Which description best defines the State Degree?

• A. Active member for at least 2 years, with a chapter degree, and must hold a chapter office; symbolized with a gold chain and name on the jacket.
• B. Must have an SAE and be a state officer.
• C. Requires enrollment in college.
• D. Is the basic local degree.

Answer: (A)

State Degree is a higher FFA honor that recognizes members who have progressed beyond the Chapter Degree and shown leadership and active participation. The description stating you must be an active member for at least two years, have earned the Chapter Degree, and also hold a chapter office reflects the level of commitment and leadership typically required for this degree. The symbol of a gold chain and having the member’s name on the jacket aligns with how this degree is publicly recognized within the organization. This combination of time–in–membership, attainment of the Chapter Degree, and demonstrated leadership differentiates the State Degree from the other options, which either add requirements not essential to this degree (such as SAE and state office) or describe different, lesser degrees (such as the basic local degree) or college enrollment.