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Delta Agricultural Science and Leadership Department
FFA Colors
National Blue
Corn Gold
NOT– Blue & Gold– Blue & Yellow
FFA Mission StatementFFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their
potential for
premier leadership,
personal growth and
career success
through agricultural education.
(PiLes of PiGs in CarS)
FFA Degrees
Discovery*
Greenhand
Chapter
State
American
The FFA Creed
The FFA Creed
DO YOU KNOW …
E.M. Tiffany wrote the Creed
Adopted at the 3rd National Convention in 1930
Revised at the 38th and 63rd National Conventions
The FFA Creed
DO YOU KNOW …
The number of paragraphs in the Creed?
The number of sentences in the Creed?
The number of words in the Creed?
The FFA CreedParagraph #1
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.What is the main point of the first paragraph?
The past, present, & future of agricultureAlso …
Better days through better ways.
The FFA CreedParagraph #2
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. What is the main point of the second paragraph?
The joys & discomforts of agricultural lifeAlso …
A good farm, other agricultural pursuits.What are those associations?
The FFA CreedParagraph #3
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. What is the main point of the third paragraph?
Developing Leadership & RespectAlso … Working, thinking, knowledge, serving, producing, marketing.What is a progressive agriculturalist?
The FFA CreedParagraph #4
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. What is the main point of the fourth paragraph?
A financially secure farmAlso … The place of charity, playing square.Whose happiness depends upon you?
The FFA CreedParagraph #5
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. What is the main point of the fifth paragraph?
That inspiring task
And …
The best traditions, our national life, influence, my part?
FFA Creed 6th Paragraph
If you were asked to write another paragraph for the Creed what important theme would you want to convey?
The FFA CreedSmile, stand still,
Don’t dance, yell,
You can’t speak too slowly
Say the creed correctly at least once every day– Check yourself for accuracy
Pass Creed off by
September 21stEach week you should focus on one
paragraph
First student to pass off the whole creed receives a new FFA Jacket.
Memorization Strategies
The FFA Emblem
The cross section of an ear of corn …
… represents our common interest in agriculture.
Unity
The eagle...
…is symbolic of the national
scope ofthe FFA.
Freedom
The rising sun...
… represents progress in agriculture.
Progress
The plow......symbolizes labor
and tillage of
the soil.
Labor
The owl...
… represents knowledge and wisdom.
Wisdom
The words Agricultural Education surrounding FFA...
...tell us that FFA is an important part...
… of an agricultural education
program.
Learning and Leadership
This is our FFA emblem...
… wear it with pride!
FFA Motto
Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve.
FFA History
1917 – Smith Hughes Act – The federal government allocated money to start vocational agriculture classes
1928 – Future Farmers of America was established
1939 – FFA purchased 28½ acres of George Washington’s estate
Review
When did it happen?
FFA Established
Washington’s Estate
Smith-Hughes
1944 – The FFA foundation was Founded.
1950 – P.L. 81-740 –The Federal government recognized that FFA is integral to agricultural education. (Now PL 105-225)
FFA History
Review
When did it happen?
FFA Established
Washington’s Estate
Smith-Hughes
FFA Foundation
25th Anniversary
PL 81-740
1965 – NFA joins with the FFA
1969 – Females were admitted as members
1971 – The FFA Alumni was established
FFA History
1988 – “Future Farmers of America” became “The National FFA Organization”
2012 FFA Celebrates 85th Anniversary
FFA History
Review
When did it happen?
FFA Established
85th Anniversary
Smith-Hughes
FFA Foundation
25th Anniversary
PL 81-740
Convention moved
It is NOT about memorizing “dates”
You now realize …
You are a member of an organization that has been around for 85 years
Agricultural businesses donate $Millions each year because they believe in YOU!
You are a part of a tradition shared by Presidents and Founding Fathers
The Government of the United States of America has made it Federal Law that agriculture students be part of the FFA
FFA History
Code of Ethics
As an FFA member I pledge to:
1. Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
2. Make a positive difference in the lives of others.
3. Dress nearly and appropriately for the occasion.
4. Respect the rights of others and their property.
5. Be courteous, honest and fair with others.
6. Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner.7. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat.8. Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant.9. Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program.10. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.11. Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.
The jacket
Who should wear the jacket?
Members who are representing FFA in a good manner.
Where and when should it be worn?
To all FFA occasions
Where FFA is represented
To school
Not to be worn in places not appropriate for members to visit.
How should it be worn and taken care of?
It should be kept clean and neat
FFA
Official Dress
Official dress for males
Black slacks,
White shirt
FFA tie
Black shoes
Black socksFFA jacket -- zipped to the top.
Official dress for females
Black skirtWhite blouseFFA blue scarfBlack shoesBlack Nylon Hosiery FFA jacket -- zipped to the top.
What things should be worn on the jacket?
A large FFA emblem on the back
Small emblem on the front
State association and chapter names on back
What things should be worn on the jacket?
Name of the individual and one office
No school letters, etc.
Three award medals -- highest office, highest degree, highest award
FFA Salute
The Pledge of Allegiance
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”NOTE: There is no comma after “nation” … “one nation under God”