1. FFA – The Basics

2. Is this FFA?

3. National FFA Organization
Motto
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
Formation
1928
Type
Youth Organization
Legal status
Intra-Curricular Non-Profit Organization
Purpose/focus
To make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Region served
United States
Membership
557,318 (7,498 Chapters)
Official languages
English
National Advisor
Steve A. Brown
Website
Official website

4. Emblem
The national FFA emblem, consisting of five symbols, is representative of the history, goals and future of the organization. As a whole, the emblem covers the board spectrum of FFA and agriculture. Each element within the emblem has unique significance.
The Cross section of the ear of corn
The Rising Sun
The Plow
The Eagle
The Owl

5. Cross Section of Corn
The Cross section of corn provides the foundation of the emblem , just as 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.

6. The Rising Sun
The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day, glowing with opportunity.

7. The Plow
The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

8. The Eagle
The eagle is a national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

9. The Owl
The owl, long recognized for its wisdom, symbolized the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

10. The Motto Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live,
Living to Serve.
Written by Layton S. Hawkins in 1940

11. FFA Colors
As the blue field of our nation’s flag and the golden fields of ripened corn unify our country, the FFA colors of the national blue and corn gold give unity to the organization. All FFA functions and paraphernalia should proudly display the colors.

12. What are the different levels of membership??
National
State
Local Chapter

13. What are the Parts of the Emblem
The Cross section of the ear of corn
The Rising Sun
The Plow
The Eagle
The Owl

14. What are the FFA Colors
National Blue: for the blue field of our nation’s flag
Corn Gold: For the golden fields of ripened corn across our nation

15. Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.
What is the FFA Motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.