FFA Symbols, Motto, and Creed

FFA Symbols, Colors,
Motto and Creed

FFA COLORS:
Corn Gold and National Blue

FFA MOTTO:
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve

FFA CREED:
The FFA Creed was written by E.M. Tiffany and was adopted at the 3rd National Covention of the FFA. The creed was revised at the 38th FFA National Convention and the 63rd FFA National Convention.

The National FFA Organization 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 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.

FFA EMBLEM:
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.

The words "Agricultural Education" and "FFA" are embolized in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agricultre.