Members must have held the Degree of Greenhand preceding election to the Chapter FFA Degre.

Must have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least 180 hours of systematic school instruction in agricultural education, at or above the 9th grade level, have in operation an improved supervised agricultural experience and be regularly enrolled in an agricultural education class.

Be familiar with the purposes and program of activities of the State association and national organization.

Be familiar with the provisions of the Constitution of the local chapter.

Have earned and productively invested at least $150 by the member's own efforts or worked at least forty-five hours in excess of scheduled class time, or a combination thereof, and have developed plans for continued growth and improvement in a supervised agricultural experience program.

Have a satisfactory scholastic record in an agricultural course.

Submit application for the Degree for chapter records.

Have participated in at least 10 hours of community service activities. These hours are in addition to and cannot be duplicated as paid or unpaid SAE hours.