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What is the FFA?

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FFA Mission Statement

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.

Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers, farmers, and premier professionals in many career fields.

How many members are in the FFA? 

670,000 members

8,630 FFA Chapters Nationwide

Isn't the FFA just for boys?

No, approximately 40% of all members are female. In 1969, the FFA voted to allow female participation in the organization. Today 47% ofthe state leadership positions are held by girls.

Do I need to live on a Farm?

No, the FFA consists of students from a variety of demographic Locations. Only 27% of the membership is made up from rural farm areas, while another 39% live in rural non-farm areas. Urban and Sub-urban areas make up the remaining 34%        

Doesn't the FFA stand for Future Farmers of America?

Yes,it use to. The name Future Farmers of America was used since the beginning of the organization in 1928 until 1988.
Now it represents The National FFA Organization - FFA means FF A

Why the change from Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization?

The change is directly related to the US farming population.
Since the Industrial Revolution, American farming population has been on a sharp decline. This would make the FFA organization more inclusive to students.
The term AGRICULTURE means more than just farming it encompasses all related fields to farming.

What is the FFA Motto?

Learning to do
Doing to learn
Earning to live
Living to serve

What is the FFA Creed?

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.

I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds -achievements won by thepresent 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 nationallife and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

FFA Colors:

Corn Gold & National Blue

FFA Symbols:

FFA Symbol

Owl-
Long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

Cross-Section of Corn-
Provides the foundation of the emblem,  just has corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation.

Plow-
Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the
backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country's strength.

Rising Sun-
Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

Eagle-
Is the national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

FFA Emblem:
The words "Agricultural Education" and "FFA" are emblazed in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

Where Can I Find More Information About the FFA?

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