1. Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office
FFA Emblem
          
Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office
By: Miss Costa
July, 2002

2. WHAT IS ON THE FFA EMBLEM?
Owl
Plow
Rising Sun
Cross section of an Ear of Corn
Eagle

3. THE OWL
The Owl is symbolic of wisdom and knowledge.

4. THE PLOW
The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.

5. THE RISING SUN
The rising sun is emblematic of progress and the new day that will dawn when all farmers are trained and have learned to cooperate.

6. THE EAR OF CORN
The cross section of an Ear of Corn represents common agricultural interests since corn is native to America and grown in every state.

7. THE EAGLE
The Eagle is indicative of the national scope of the organization.

8. By: E.M. Tiffany Adopted at the 3rd National Convention
THE FFA CREED
By: E.M. Tiffany
Adopted at the 3rd National Convention

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others
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 interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

12. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so, for others 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.

13. I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert and influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

14. The FFA Pledge is recited during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

15. Pledge "To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess”

16. RECAP Name the 5 symbols of the FFA Emblem Owl Plow Rising Sun
Cross Section of an Ear of Corn
Eagle

17. Recap Who wrote the FFA Creed? When was it adopted?
E.M. Tiffany wrote the FFA Creed and it was adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention.

18. Are there any Questions?