2. FFA

3. FFA Motto Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live,
Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute;
FFA Motto
Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve.

4. through agricultural education.
Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute;
FFA Mission Statement
FFA 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)

5. FFA Salute The Pledge of Allegiance
Explain and recite the FFA Creed, Motto, FFA Mission Statement, and Salute;
FFA Salute
The Pledge of Allegiance
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which is stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
NOTE: There is no comma after “nation” … “one nation under God”

6. FFA Colors COLORS: NOT National Blue Corn Gold Blue & Gold
B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
FFA Colors
COLORS:
National Blue
Corn Gold
NOT
Blue & Gold
Blue & Yellow

7. The FFA Emblem The cross section of an ear of corn …
B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
The FFA Emblem The cross section of an ear of corn …
… the foundation crop of the U.S. It represents unity since it is grown in all states.

8. The eagle... …is our national symbol.
B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
The eagle...
…is our national symbol.

9. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

10. The rising sun... … represents progress And a new day.
B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
The rising sun...
… represents progress
And a new day.

11. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

12. The plow... ...symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil.
B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
The plow...
...symbolizes labor
and tillage of
the soil.

13. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

14. … represents wisdom and knowledge.
B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
The owl...
… represents wisdom and knowledge.

15. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;

16. The words “Agricultural Education” surrounding “FFA”...
B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
The words “Agricultural Education” surrounding “FFA”...
...tell us that FFA is an integral part...
… of an agricultural education program.

17. The words “Agricultural Education” surrounding “FFA”...
B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
The words “Agricultural Education” surrounding “FFA”...
...tell us that FFA is an integral part...
… of an agricultural education program.

18. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
This is our FFA emblem...

19. B. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors;
… wear it with pride!

20. C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress;
What are Ethics?
Ethics are principles of right conduct, sometimes called morals.
Where do you learn ethics?
Should ethics be taught in school?

21. C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress;
The FFA Code of Ethics FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to….

22. FFA Jacket The FFA Jacket should be …
C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress;
FFA Jacket
The FFA Jacket should be …

23. (knee length or longer)
C: Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics, proper use of the FFA jacket, and official dress;
Official Dress
Girls
White Collared Shirt
Official FFA Jacket
FFA scarf
Black Skirt
(knee length or longer)
Black Nylons & Shoes
Boys
White Collared Shirt
Official FFA Jacket
FFA Tie
Black Slacks
Black Shoes

24. 1928 - The National FFA Association was organized.
Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act was passed setting aside money for Agriculture Education.
The National FFA Association was organized.
HISTORY

25. 1930 - The official FFA creed and colors were adopted at the third National FFA Convention.

26. 1944 – The National FFA Foundation was formed.
1950 – The U.S. Congress passed Public Law 740, which made FFA and Agricultural Education classes integral.

27. 1953 – The 25th (Silver) anniversary,
President Eisenhower spoke at the convention,
FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3 cents)

28. 1965 – The “New Farmers” organization merged with the Future Farmers of America to create an integrated FFA.

29. 1969 – The FFA elected to welcome female members into the organization.

30. 1971 – FFA Alumni was organized
1988 – “Future Farmers of America” became “The National FFA Organization”
2002 – The 75th Anniversary of FFA