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National FFA Creed
I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words
but of deeds--achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through
better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
I
believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging;
for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in
hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others.
I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the
ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interests in producing and marketing the product of
our toil.
I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough
honest wealth to help me make it so--for other as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in
being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.
I believe that American
agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home
and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.
The creed was written by E. M. Tiffany,
and adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the FFA. It was revised at the 38th Convention and the 63rd Convention.
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FFA Motto:
Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve.
The FFA Mission:
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives
of students by developing their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth and career success
through agricultural education.
Official
Dress:
Girls:
*Black skirt of appropriate
length (no minis, leather, pleater, etc.)
*White blouse
*Official FFA blue scarf
*Black shoes
*Natural or black nylon hosiery
(Recommended)
*Official FFA jacket zipped
to the top
Guys:
*Black dress pants
*White shirt
*Official FFA tie
*Black shoes
*Black socks
*Official FFA jacket zipped
to the top
For more information about
the official dress, visit the link below.
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FFA History
Founded in 1928, the Future Farmers of America brought together students, teachers and agribusiness to solidify support
for agricultural education. In Kansas City's Baltimore Hotel, 33 young farmboys charted a course for the future. They could
not have foreseen how the organization would grow and thrive.
Since 1928, millions of agriculture students
- no one knows exactly how many - have donned the official FFA jacket and championed the FFA creed. FFA has opened its doors
and its arms to minorities and women, ensuring that all students could reap the benefits of agricultural education.
Today, the National FFA Organization remains
committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal
growth and career success through agricultural education. Now, the organization is expanding the
nation's view of "traditional" agriculture and finding new ways to infuse agriculture into the classroom.
Click here to see officer duties.
Click here to see the FFA Opening Ceremony.
Click here to see the FFA Closing Ceremony.
*** Poll Answers ***
Previous Trivia Questions
Q: Where did FFA First begin?
A: Kansas City, Missouri
Congratulations, 75% of you answered correctly!
Q: How many FFA Chapters are there?
A: Over 7,000
* 63% of you answered correctly!
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