Starling, John T. (author), Ware, Brooks (author), and Starling: Department of Agricultural Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Ware: Farm Business Analysis Teacher, Upper Valley Joint Vocational School, Piqua, OH
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1978-04
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 49 Document Number: C00164
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: D06631
Notes:
Raw data responses to a survey conducted by the Ethics Committee of the American Agricultural Editors' Association among 431 participants at the 2012 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference, American Farm Bureau Federation, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Februaty 18-20, 2012. 1 page with accompanying committee member correspondence.
Seepersad, Joseph (author / University of the West Indies, Senate House) and Bholasingh, Deokee (author)
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
1999-03-22
Published:
Trinidad: Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 138 Document Number: C20962
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, 7 pages, Session B, from "1999 conference proceedings -- Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education", 15th Annual Conference, 21-24 March 1999, Port of Spain, Trinidad, 25-26, Tobago
14 pages, For centuries music has played a vital role in the lives of people, communities, and organizations. This is the same for agricultural and youth organizations like the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and the New Farmers of America (NFA). From the very beginning of these youth groups, music has played an important part in the live’s of members, as well as in chapter, state, and national events. The purpose of this historical research study was to document the history of music within the Future Farmers of America and New Farmers of America youth organizations. Historical research methods were used to gather information for this study. From the beginnings of both the FFA and NFA, local advisors quickly saw the benefit of using music to build leadership, confidence, and esprit de corps among the boys in their organizations. The NFA developed quartet and talent competitions at the state and national levels. Both the FFA and NFA organizations established chorus groups for boys from across the country. The FFA placed more emphasis on state and national bands and orchestras than did the NFA. Song books were published to encourage the inclusion of singing in FFA and NFA events. Official manuals for the organizations included songs and yells that could be used in local chapter activities. Organization leaders saw the benefits of using music to inspire youth to develop their musical and leadership skills. Music has been a key component of the success of both the FFA and NFA organizations.
