The handbook is designed to assist youth leaders in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). It is organized into nine sections of varying length which consider the following facets of FFA (with sample sub-topics in parentheses): FFA members (things to know to become an effective member, membership policy); FFA officers (duties and qualifications of officers, how to become a good officer); FFA Alumni Association (some activities of local chapters); FFA reports and applications; leadership (the importance of good leadership, qualities of leadership, ways to be a good leader, characteristics of a leader); introductions for speakers; presenting and receiving awards; public speaking (fundamentals, tips, speech preparation); and self-improvement (grooming, personality self-rating, conversation tips, table tips). (JR)