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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
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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.
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