More than meets the eye: THE EMBLEM FFA More than meets the eye: THE EMBLEM
Who made it? Henry Groseclose When did he make it? 1926
How many symbols are on the emblem? 5
What does the Emblem tell a Story of? Our organization’s history, mission and vision.
The eagle symbolizes… Freedom It is a national symbol that reminds us of our freedom And the ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture
The cross section of corn represents… Unity From the first Thanksgiving feast on… Historically the foundation crop of Agriculture Serves as the foundation for the FFA emblem
The plow signifies… Labor and Tillage of the Soil Agriculture is the backbone of our country It is a symbol of the historic foundation of our country’s strength
The owl represents… Knowledge & Wisdom Symbolizes the knowledge to be successful in the industry of agriculture
The rising sun signifies… Progress Just as new ag technologies have evolved to reach the next generation of consumer demands Holds the promise that tomorrow will bring a new day… glowing with opportunity!
Agricultural Education & FFA Are on the center of the emblem Signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.
The Motto
Learning to do…
Doing to learn…
Earning to live…
Living to serve…
Activity Color each symbol in the emblem according to the directions below: Owl = Light Brown Field (Behind Plow) = Light Green Corn = Gold (Yellow) Eagle = Light Blue Flag on Eagle = Add some Red (Anywhere) Arrows= Orange Plow = Dark Brown Other objects = Any Color or Shade