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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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Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve.
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:
Ladies:
*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
Gentlemen:
*Black dress pants
*White shirt
*Official FFA tie
*Black shoes
*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.
Click here to see officer duties.
Click here to see the FFA Opening Ceremony.
Click here to see the FFA Closing Ceremony.
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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