08/31/2026
Did you know that every student is a member of FFA at the SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe? It's true.
Many of our Facebook followers were probably members (or are active members today) in FFA, but for those who are new to the organization you'll notice the officers are in their Official Dress or sometimes referred to as "OD."
The meetings are structured using a parliamentary procedure, but there are also rules about how to present yourself. Here are a few facts from the FFA Manual:
Each time you zip up your blue corduroy jacket, you represent not only your chapter and state, but also the National FFA Organization. So, it’s important to put your best look forward. Use these tips and reminders to dress your best — and help others do so, too.
The Basics
Full Official Dress includes the following:
An official FFA jacket zipped to the top
A white collared blouse or shirt
An official FFA tie or scarf
Black slacks and black socks/nylons or a black skirt and black nylons
Black dress shoes with closed heels and toes
Placing Pins
You may have honors you wish to display on your jacket. When doing so, remember to place them on the front, right-hand side and follow the rule of three:
Highest degree earned
Highest office held
Highest award earned
On the inside of your jacket, placing a small piece of cardboard between the pin and its clasp can prevent it from turning upside down.
