Members meeting the following requirements are eligible for their Discovery Degree:​

• Be enrolled in an agriculture class for at least part of the year while in grades 7-8

• Participate in at least one local FFA chapter activity outside of school time

• Have knowledge of agriculturally-related career, ownership, or entrepreneurial opportunities

• Be familiar with local FFA chapter's Program of Activities

Members are eligible for the Greenhand degree after meeting the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in agricultural education and have plans for a supervised agricultural experience (SAE)

• Learn FFA Creed, motto, & mission statement

• Demonstrate knowledge of the FFA Code of ethics and use of the FFA jacket. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of FFA history and chapter Program of activities. 

Members are eligible for the silver Chapter Degree after doing the following:

• Must have received Greenhand degree.

• Must have completed at least 180 hours (1 year) in agricultural education at/above the 9th grade level. 

• Participated in planning and conducting three official functions of Chapter's POA. 

• Earned at least $150 or worked 45 hours in a Supervised Agricultural Experience

• Led a group discussion, and more.  

• See the FFA manual for more. 

Minimum qualifications for the gold State Degree include:

• Have received chapter degree

• Have been an active member for at least 24 months

• Have completed 360 hours (2 years) in agricultural education above 9th grade. 

• Meet SAE and leadership requirements listed in official FFA manual.

•  Participated in at least 5 events above the chapter level. 

• Completed 25 hours of community service.