The objectives of the organization shall be consistent with Section 3 of the organization’s federal charter, Public Law 105-225 (formerly Public Law 81-740). The organization shall cooperate with national and state government agencies and officials in vocational education to accomplish the following objectives:
1. To be an integral part of the organized instructional programs in agricultural educ
ation, which prepare students for a wide range of careers in agriculture, agribusiness and other agriculture-related occupations.
2. To strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and in their work by developing desirable work habits and the effective usage of their time; by learning to assume responsibility; and by developing competencies in communications, human relations and other social abilities leading to the intelligent choice of a career and successful employment or entrepreneurship in agriculture.
3. To provide agriculture-related programs and activities that will develop pride, responsibility, leadership, character, scholarship, citizenship, patriotism and thrift; and that will improve the economic, environmental, recreational and human resources of the community.
4. To encourage and recognize achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs, scholarship, leadership and other individual and group activities by providing awards to deserving members and chapters.
