Which statement best identifies the highest degree in FFA, earned one year after high school?

• A. American Degree
• B. State Degree
• C. Greenhand Degree
• D. Discovery Degree

Answer: (A)

In FFA, degrees progress from Discovery to Greenhand to Chapter, then State, and finally the American FFA Degree, which is the top level. The American Degree is the highest honor because it recognizes sustained, extensive achievement that spans leadership, active membership, and a strong SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) with significant financial or experiential commitments, and it is conferred at the national level after high school. That’s why it’s earned one year after high school: you’ve completed secondary education and have demonstrated the qualifications at a national standard, not just at the chapter or state level. The other options start with younger students or are awarded at the state level, so they don’t represent the pinnacle of FFA recognition.