The Empire Degree recognizes FFA students who have completed extensive agricultural education and supervised experience, demonstrated leadership, maintained good scholastic standing, and actively participated in FFA activities and community service. Applicants must meet rigorous criteria including investment or work hours in agriculture, leadership demonstrations, and participation beyond the chapter level. Applications are due annually by February 15.
Applicants must be active FFA members for at least two years, have received the Chapter FFA Degree, completed two years of agricultural education including supervised experience, demonstrated leadership, maintained satisfactory scholastic records, and completed community service and FFA activities a