What is FFA?
FFA is a dynamic youth organization that is a part of agricultural education programs at middle and high schools. Today, student members are engaged in a wide range of curriculum and FFA activities, leading to over 300 career opportunities in agriculture
The FFA Mission
The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
The FFA Motto
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
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 interest 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 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.
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.
Official Dress
As FFA members, we have the opportunity to impact many people who may or may not be familiar with the organization: Community residents, businessmen and women, FFA sponsors, guests, parents, etc.
Therefore, first impressions are crucial, and that involves the way we dress. ALL FFA members are required to wear official dress while participating in official activities
Female Official Dress
- Black skirt.
Skirt is to be at least knee length, hemmed evenly across the bottom, with a slit no longer than 2 inches above the knee, excluding the kick pleat. Black slacks may be appropriate for traveling and outdoor activities.
- White collared blouse and official FFA blue scarf.
- Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe (No boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, or tennis shoes.)
- Black nylon hosiery.
- Official FFA jacket zipped to the top.
Male Official Dress
- Black dress pants. (No jeans - blue or black, leather, pleather, etc.)
- White dress shirt and official FFA tie
- Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe. (No boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, tennis shoes. )
- Black socks.
- Official FFA jacket zipped to the top.
How to Wear Awards
- Chapter degree, officer and award medals should be worn beneath the name on the right side of the jacket.
- State FFA Degree or American Degree keys should be worn above the name on the right side of the jacket or attached to a standard key chain.
- No more than three medals should be worn on the jacket. These should represent highest degree earned, highest office held and the highest award earned.
FFA Code of Ethics
We will conduct ourselves at all times in order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school and community by:
-Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion.
-Showing respect for the rights of others and being courteous at all times.
-Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others.
-Respecting the property of others.
-Refraining from loud, boisterous talk, swearing and other unbecoming conduct.
-Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests and meetings.
-Being modest in winning and generous in defeat.
-Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of others in discussion.
-Taking pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience program, exhibits, and the occupation of agriculture.
-Sharing with others experiences and knowledge gained by attending national and state meetings.
-Striving to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.
-Appreciating and promoting diversity in our organization
Updated March12th
By Summer Johnson
