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The Troy FFA Chapter was established November 5, 1939. B.B. Shaw was the first production agricultural instructor.  Mr. Cherry followed him in the 1940's.  Mr. H. D. Kay, Jr. came to Troy to be our agricultural teacher in 1947 and retired after 34 years in 1981.  Roy Howard Martin followed Mr. Kay until he went into the insurance business in 1985.  Ben D. Alley followed Mr. Martin in 1985 and had been at Troy for 27 years untill May 2012 when he retired. 
From our small start to today, we are still rapidly growing. Here at Troy, we have a wide range of activities and courses that create a wide diversity for our over 250 members. We participate in CDEs, LDEs, livestock shows and scholarship programs.

This program has provided students with the drive, determination, and leadership skills to better help them progress in their future careers and complete their goals. Our favorite saying is "Lead, follow or get out of our way!" We are proud to boast a friendly, outgoing environment that has something for everyone!

 

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Contact Information:

 

Mindy Howard

Ag. Science Instructor/ FFA Advisor

Tyler Coufal

Ag. Science Instructor/ FFA Advisor

Austin Young

Ag. Science Instructor/ FFA Advisor

254-938-2561

1 Trojan Rd.

Troy, TX 76579

Join FFA

  • Be part of the Troy FFA legacy of premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.  Join the FFA today for only $20.00!
    There are two types of membership:

    FFA - Grades 9-12
    Junior FFA - Grades 3-8

    The link below is the new online membership forms.  We do have to fill them out every year. Once you have completed this application you can drop your due money off at the ag office or the front office at Troy High School. Dues are $20.00  This will include your free T-Shirt. 

    Troy FFA Membership Form

  • Requirements

    • Must be a student
    • Must be 12 to 21 in age
    • Must be enrolled in an accredited ag education program
    • Your school must possess an FFA chapter

    Benifits​​​​​​​

    • Scholarships
    • Leadership Training
    • Meet New People
    • Educational Possibilities
    • Career Paths to the Future
    • Opportunities to Travel
    • Hands-on Experience
    • Career Advice
    • Career Experience
    • Much More!
       

Membership Information

Today, there are 523,309 FFA members, aged 12-21, in 7,487 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands:

  • 38% of FFA members are female; women hold more than 50% of state leadership positions
  • 75% of our membership is Caucasian; 11% is Hispanic and 4% is African-American
  • 89% of FFA members are in grades 9-12; 6% are in grades 7-8; 5% are high school graduates
  • 27% of FFA members live in rural farm areas; 39% live in rural non-farm areas with the remaining 34% of members living in urban and suburban areas
  • FFA chapters are in 16 of the 20 largest cities, including New York, Chicago and Philadelphia
  • The top five membership states are California, Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Missouri
  • The 2009 National FFA Convention was host to 53,473 members, FFA advisors and FFA supporters

Meet Your 2024-25 Officers

Troy Officers

group photo of FFA officers for the 2024-25 school year smiling at the camera

Chapter officers serve a vital function in FFA. By taking a major leadership role, these students grow from the experience and benefit the chapter. It should be the officers' goal to lead by example and encourage other members to participate in chapter activities. The following are general duties expected of all officers. 

*A genuine desire to be a part of a leadership team.

*A willingness to accept responsibility.

*A sincere desire to work with all chapter members in meeting their leadership, personal and chapter goals.

*A commitment to lead by example.

*A knowledge and understanding of the chapter, state and national FFA constitutions, bylaws and programs.

Download Troy FFA Officer Duties PDF

  • photo of Haylee Wilson smiling at the camera

    President: Haylee Wilson

    12th Grade

    Duties:

    1. Preside over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure.
    2. Appoint committees and serve on them as an ex-officio (non-voting) member.
    3. Coordinate the activities of the chapter and evaluate the progress of each division of the Program of Activities.
    4. Represent the chapter in public relations and official functions.
     

  • photo of Cadence Sen smiling at the camera

    Vice President: Cadence Sen

    12th Grade

    Duties:

    1. Assume all duties of the president if necessary.
    2. Develop the Program of Activities and serve as an ex-officio (non voting) member of the POA committees.
    3. Coordinate all committee work.
    4. Work closely with the president and advisor to assess progress toward meeting chapter goals.
    5. Establish and maintain a chapter resource file.

  • Photo of Rhetlee Guin smiling at the camera

    Secretary: Rhettlee Guin

    11th Grade

    Duties:

    1. Prepare and post the agenda for each chapter meeting.
    2. Prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting.
    3. Place all committee reports in the designated area in the Official FFA Chapter Secretary's Book.
    4. Be responsible for chapter correspondence.
    5. Maintain member attendance and activity records and issue membership cards.
    6. Keep the Program of Activities wall chart up-to-date.
    7. Have on hand for each meeting:
         a. Official FFA Chapter Secretary's Book including minutes of the previous
    meeting.
        b. Copy of the Program of Activities including all standing and special committees.
        c. Official FFA Manual and Student Handbook.
        d. Copies of the chapter constitution and bylaws.

  • photo of Landry Hart smiling at the camera

    Treasure: Landry Hart

    11th Grade

    Duties:

    1.Receive, record and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts.
    2.Present monthly treasurer reports at chapter meetings.
    3.Collect dues and special assessments.
    4.Maintain neat and accurate treasury records.
    5.Prepare and submit the membership roster and dues to the National FFA Organization through the state FFA association office in cooperation with the secretary.
    6.Serve as chairperson of the finance committee.

  • photo of Gracen McMurtry smiling at the camera

    Reporter: Gracen McMurtry

    10th Grade

    Duties:

    1. Plan public information programs with local radio, television, newspaper, and service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story.
    2. Release news and information to local and regional news media.
    3. Publish a chapter newsletter.
    4. Prepare and maintain a chapter scrapbook.
    5. Send local stories to area, district and state reporters.
    6. Send articles and photographs to FFA New Horizons and other national and/or regional publications.
    7. Work with local media on radio and television appearances and FFA news.
    8. Serve as the chapter photographer

  • photo of Emma Gersbach smiling at the Camera

    Sentinel: Emma Gersbach

    11th Grade

    Duties:

    1. Assist the president in maintaining order.
    2. Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment and supplies in proper condition.
    3. Welcome guests and visitors.
    4. Keep the meeting room comfortable.
    5. Take charge of candidates for degree ceremonies.
    6. Assist with special features and refreshments. 

  • photo of Learson McMurtry smiling at the camera

    Student Advisor: Learson Murray

    12th Grade

    Duties:

    1. Supervise chapter activies year-around
    2. Inform prospective students and parents about FFA
    3. Instruct students in leadership and personal development
    4. Build school and community support for the program.
    5.Encourage involvement of all chapter members in activities.
    6.Prepare students for involvement in career debelopment events and leadership programs.

  • Photo of Makinley Doskocil

    Chaplin: Makinley Doskocil

    10th Grade

    Duties:

    1. Present the invocation at banquet and other functions.
    2. Conduct reflections services at summer camps and conference.

  • Greenhands are first year FFA members. The Greenhand officers are a few students elected to represent their Greenhand class and serve as young leaders of the chapter.

    The 2024-2025 Troy FFA Greenhand Officers are:
    President:
    Vice President:
    Secretary:
    Treasurer:
    Reporter:
    Sentinel:

  • Haylee Willson- 12th Grade serves at the 2024-25 Area XII Vice President.

     

  • Rhettlee Guin- 11th Grade serves at the 2024-25 Cen-Tex District Vice President.

Livestock Shows

The Troy FFA participates in many local and state livestock shows. Livestock shows help FFA members become more responsible as well as learn about the feeding and care of livestock. Livestock shows also help FFA members to earn money and provide opportunities to travel and meet people.

three little girls looking at the camera and smiling holding their chickens for the stockshow

Competition Events

Leadership Development Events focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization.  Team and individual events are used to reinforce what is taught in agricultural science classrooms.

Below are the Troy FFA Coaches:

  • Senior Chapter Conducting- Howard
  • Junior Chapter Conducting- Howard
  • Ag. Issues-Howard
  • Radio-Coufal
  • Public Relations-Howard
  • Senior Creed Speaking-Coufal
  • Junior Creed Speaking- Coufal
  • Senior Skills-Young
  • Junior Skills-Young
  • Senior Quiz--Young
  • Junior Quiz-Young
  • Agriculture Advocacy-Howard
  • Job Interview-Young

Career Development Events build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. These events are designed to help a member prepare for a career in agriculture by testing and challenging the student's technical, leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as their knowledge of the subject matter.

 Troy FFA participates in the following Career Development Events:

  • Livestock Evaluation -Coufal
  • Floriculture-Howard
  • Nursery Landscape- Howard
  • Ag Communications-Howard
  • Agronomy-Howard
  • Food Technology-Howard
  • Land-Young
  • Range-Young
  • Homesite-Young
  • Wool-Coufal/Howard
  •  Cotton-Howard 

Speaking Development Events are designed to develop the ability of all FFA members to express themselves on a given subject. Students are encouraged to develop their communication skills and learn to formulate their remarks for presentation in a variety of situations.

Below are the Troy FFA LDE Coaches:

  • Extemporaneous Speaking-Young
  • Junior Prepared Speaking- Howard
  • Soil Stewardship Speaking-Howard
  • Senior Prepared-Animal Science-Coufal
  • Senior Prepared-Plant Science-Howard
  • Senior Prepared-Natural Resources-Young
  • Senior Prepared-Agribusiness-Young
  • Senior Prepared-Agricultural Policy-Young
  • Senior Prepared-Agriculture Technology and Communications-Young
  • Leadership Development Events focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization.  Team and individual events are used to reinforce what is taught in agricultural science classrooms.

    Below are the Troy FFA Coaches:

    • Senior Chapter Conducting- Howard
    • Junior Chapter Conducting- Howard
    • Ag. Issues-Howard
    • Radio-Coufal
    • Public Relations-Howard
    • Senior Creed Speaking-Coufal
    • Junior Creed Speaking- Coufal
    • Senior Skills-Young
    • Junior Skills-Young
    • Senior Quiz--Young
    • Junior Quiz-Young
    • Agriculture Advocacy-Howard
    • Job Interview-Young
  • Career Development Events build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. These events are designed to help a member prepare for a career in agriculture by testing and challenging the student's technical, leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as their knowledge of the subject matter.

     Troy FFA participates in the following Career Development Events:

    • Livestock Evaluation -Coufal
    • Floriculture-Howard
    • Nursery Landscape- Howard
    • Ag Communications-Howard
    • Agronomy-Howard
    • Food Technology-Howard
    • Land-Young
    • Range-Young
    • Homesite-Young
    • Wool-Coufal/Howard
    •  Cotton-Howard 
  • Speaking Development Events are designed to develop the ability of all FFA members to express themselves on a given subject. Students are encouraged to develop their communication skills and learn to formulate their remarks for presentation in a variety of situations.

    Below are the Troy FFA LDE Coaches:

    • Extemporaneous Speaking-Young
    • Junior Prepared Speaking- Howard
    • Soil Stewardship Speaking-Howard
    • Senior Prepared-Animal Science-Coufal
    • Senior Prepared-Plant Science-Howard
    • Senior Prepared-Natural Resources-Young
    • Senior Prepared-Agribusiness-Young
    • Senior Prepared-Agricultural Policy-Young
    • Senior Prepared-Agriculture Technology and Communications-Young

Agricultural Science Education

Agricultural science education is a systematic program of instruction available to students desiring to learn about the science, business, technology of plant and animal production and/or about the environmental and natural resources systems. Agricultural science education first became a part of the public education system in 1917 when the U.S. Congress passed the Smith-Hughes Act. Today, over 800,000 students participate in formal agricultural science education instructional programs offered in grades seven-adult throughout the 50 states and three U. S. territories. The Ag. Science Department at Troy High School is proud to offer a wide variety of agricultural science courses to meet the needs and interests of any student.

  • Dual Credit

    The Troy High School Ag. Science Department is proud to offer students the following dual-credit opportunities:

     PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN AGRIBUSINESS
    (formerly Personal Skills Development/Ag Communications)

    1 Credit (2 Sems.)
    Prerequisite: Grades 10-12.
    This course prepares students for careers in agribusiness systems.  This course primarily focuses on leadership, communication, employer-employee relations, and problem solving as they relate to agribusiness.  Students will be required to complete and participate in a Mock Trade Show.  This course will satisfy Speech credit for graduation.

    ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE
    1 Credit (2 Sems.)
    Prerequisite: Grades 11-12, Livestock Production or Equine Science. Instructor approval and student must have passes Exit-Level Science TAKS test.
    This is an honors course designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to advanced animal nutrition, reproduction, health, biotechnology, genetics, anatomy and management of livestock.  Students will be required to complete an Agriscience fair exhibit for this course.  This class may satisfy fourth year science for graduation.


    PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF FLORAL DESIGN  
    1 Credit (2 Sems.)
    Prerequisite: Grades 10-12, Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (formerly Intro to World Ag/Applied Ag Science).
    This course  prepares students for careers in floral design. This course is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures.  This course may satisfy a Fine Arts credit.  Students may obtain a Floral Certification with this course.

  • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster

    This cluster includes the study of processing, production, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and natural resources. All students in these courses are required to maintain some type of Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. The student, parent, and agriculture teacher will develop this program. The FFA student organization contributes to the advancement of leadership, citizenship, personal growth, and academic and technological skills. Students will not be able to enter the course at mid-year.  Students not enrolled in an Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources will not be eligible for FFA membership.

    Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (PRINAFNR)
    Grade Placement: 9–12

    Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: None.
    Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations.

    Livestock Production (LIVEPROD) 

    Grade Placement: 10–12
    Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: None.
    In Livestock Production, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to livestock and the livestock production industry. Livestock Production may address topics related to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.


    Small Animal Management (SMANIMGT)
    Grade Placement: 10–12

    Credit: .5
    Prerequisite: None.
     In Small Animal Management, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to small animals and the small animal management industry. Small Animal Management may address topics related to small mammals such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

     

    Equine Science (EQUINSCI)
    Grade Placement: 10–12

    Credit: .5
    Prerequisite: None.
    In Equine Science, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to equine animal systems and the equine industry. Equine Science may address topics related to horses, donkeys, and mules.


    Veterinary Medical Applications (VETMEDAP)
    Grade Placement: 11–12

    Credit: 1
    Prerequisites: Equine Science, Small Animal Management, or Livestock Production.
    Veterinary Medical Applications covers topics relating to veterinary practices, including practices for large and small animal species.

     

    Advanced Animal Science (ADVANSCI)
    Grade Placement: 11–12

    Credit: 1
    Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Algebra l and Geometry; and either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or Livestock Production. Recommended Prerequisite: Veterinary Medical Applications.
    Advanced Animal Science examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences. Note: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.

    Floral Design (FLORAL)
    Grade Placement: 9–12

    Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: None.
    Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. Note: This course satisfies a fine arts credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.

     

    Landscape Design and Management (LNDMGT)
    Grade Placement: 10–12

    Credit: .5
    Prerequisite: None.
    Landscape Design and Management is designed to develop an understanding of landscape design and management techniques and practices. To prepare for careers in horticultural systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.

    Horticulture Science (HORTISCI) 

    Grade Placement: 10–12
    Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: None.
    Horticultural Science is designed to develop an understanding of common horticultural management practices as they relate to food and ornamental plant production.


    Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (AGMECHMT)
    Grade Placement: 10–12

    Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: None.
    Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
    Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations.


    Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication (AGSDF)
    Grade Placement: 11–12

    Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: None.
    Recommended Prerequisites: Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies.
    In Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication, students will explore career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for careers in mechanized agriculture and technical systems, students must attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural structures design and fabrication.

     

    Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication (AGEQDF)
    Grade Placement: 11–12

    Credit: 1
    Prerequisite: None.
    Recommended Prerequisites: Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies.
    In Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to the design and fabrication of agricultural equipment.

     

    Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources/Extended Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
    (First Time Taken) (EXPRAFNR1)
    (Second Time Taken) (EXPRAFNR2)
    Grade Placement: 11–12

    Credit: 3
    Prerequisite: None.
    Recommended Prerequisites: A minimum of one credit from the courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster. Corequisites: Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
    Extended Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.

Additional FFA Resources

  • Each year we raise money for the scholarship fund to provide those graduating seniors some money to go to college.  One of our major fundraisers is have the Troy FFA Alumni Concession on the visitors side at all home football games.  We encourage you to work two games a year to help with the cause for these seniors.  The link below will help you get signed up.  A email will be sent to you the week before the game as a reminder. 

     

  •  Adopt-A-Highway Program

    The Troy FFA members pick up trash on Highway 935 outside of Troy several times a year.  This is an awesome service activity for the chapter because members are doing their part to take care of the environment and keep our community beautiful.  The chapter often receives thank-you letters from community members for their hard work and efforts.

  • 2024-2025 Lonestars

    Cadence Sen

    Haylee Willson

    Lane Cobb

    Luke McIver

    AnnaBella Hernandez

    Marshall Hall

    Brock Gooch

  • Scholarship Recipients 

    Landon Chapa National FFA-Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough Scholarships - Johnson Brothers Ford  $1,000
    Shelby Darden National FFA-FFA Future Leaders Scholarships by TSC-Trade $5,000
    Kalan Thigpen Troy FFA Alumni Scholarship

    Addison Singleton Troy FFA Alumni Scholarship

    Shelby Darden Troy FFA Alumni Scholarship

    Landon Chapa Troy FFA Alumni Scholarship