Which of the following is actually a degree rather than a competition?

• A. Creed Speaking (CDE)
• B. National Chapter Award
• C. Discovery FFA Degree
• D. Model of Innovation

Answer: (C)

In FFA, a degree is a formal recognition of a member’s progress earned by meeting specific requirements, signaling a new level of involvement and responsibility. The Discovery FFA Degree is the entry-level degree awarded to new members as they begin their FFA journey and satisfy the basic criteria. Creed Speaking, by contrast, is a competitive event that tests public speaking and knowledge of the FFA Creed, so it’s a contest rather than a degree. The National Chapter Award recognizes a chapter’s overall activities and programs for the year, not an individual membership level. Model of Innovation is another program or recognition, not a degree. So the only choice that is actually a degree is the Discovery FFA Degree.