Creed Knowledge
How many paragraphs are in the FFA Creed?
5
Where was E.M. Tiffany from?
Kansas
What does "I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words but of deeds..." mean?
Your actions are stronger than your words.
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"I believe in leadership from ourselves and..."
"...respect from others."
This is the phrase used to describe where the speaker can "exert an influence".
Home and community.
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
Where did E.M. Tiffany write the Creed?
Wisconsin
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"Achievements won by the..."
"...present and past generations of agriculturists"
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"In less need for charity..."
"... and more of it when needed"
Paragraph 5 promises that the influence exerted will stand...
Solid
What does every paragraph of the Creed start with?
An "I believe" statement.
When did E.M. Tiffany grow up?
Late 1800's
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"...in the promise of better days through better ways, even as better things have now..."
"...enjoy have come to us in the struggle of former years..."
"I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly..."
"with such knowledge and skill as I can secure."
This is the type of "task" the speaker refers to in the final line of the Creed.
Inspiring task.
What year was the Creed written and adopted?
1928 and 1930
What did E.M. Tiffany do after collage?
He worked as a high school principal.
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"I believe that to live and work on a good farm is, or to be engaged in other agricultural purists is..."
"... pleasant as well as challenging..."
"I believe in less dependence on ______ and more power in ______."
Begging and bargaining.
"I believe that American agriculture can and will..."
"...hold true to the best traditions of our national life."
What two conventions/years was the FFA Creed changed at?
The 38th in 1965 and the 63rd in 1990.
What did E.M. Tiffany do at the University of Wisconsin?
He worked training vocational agricultural teachers.
What type of power is mentioned?
Power in bargaining.
What should be played with "those whose happiness depends upon me"?
Square
This is the common interpretation of the "inspiring task" mentioned at the end of the Creed.
Developing oneself into a better leader to serve others.