To be eligible to receive the Chapter FFA Degree from the chapter, a member must meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Must have received the Greenhand FFA Degree.

2. Must have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least 180 hours of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level, have in operation an approved supervised agricultural experience program and be enrolled in an agriculture course.

3. Have participated in the planning and conducting of at least three official functions in the chapter’s Program of Activities.

4. Have earned and productively invested at least $150 by the member’s own efforts, or worked at least 45 hours in excess of scheduled class time, or a combination thereof, and have developed plans for continued growth and improvement in a SAE program.

5. Have effectively led a group discussion for 15 minutes.

6. Have demonstrated five procedures of parliamentary law.

7. Show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award programs.

8. Have a satisfactory scholastic record.

9. Have participated in at least 10 hours of

   community service activities. These hours are in addition to and cannot be duplicated as paid or unpaid supervised agricultural experience hours.

10.  Submit a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree.