The Greenhand Degree is earned in which year of high school membership?

• A. First year of high school membership
• B. Second year of high school membership
• C. Senior year of high school membership
• D. After graduation

Answer: (A)

The Greenhand Degree is earned in the first year of high school FFA membership. It recognizes a new member who has joined the program and completed the basic steps to get started—such as being enrolled in an agricultural education course and beginning a supervised agricultural experience, along with learning fundamental FFA knowledge (like the creed, motto, and song) and displaying good character. This early honor is meant to encourage active involvement right from the start and to set the foundation for earning higher degrees in subsequent years. It’s not earned in later years or after graduation, since those paths correspond to more advanced degrees or alumni status.