Course Description

This course is for Elgin FFA officers and members, and will enable students to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to demonstrate positive leadership for agriculture. Areas of focus include public speaking, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking, written communication,social networking,business skills, personal goals, team work, team/organizational goals, organization and activities of committees, and chapter duties. Leadership and communication skills are required for individual success in all agricultural careers, and the agriculture industry needs spokespersons and leaders to represent it in an increasingly urban population. 

Course Objective

Students will explore and demonstrate the skills and qualities that an active leader would process using skills related to social media, community service, written communication, oral communication, public relations, advertising, and marketing applicable to the agriculture industry.