Paragraph 1
E.M. Tiffany
Who wrote the FFA creed?
“I Believe“
How do all paragraphs of the creed begin?
leadership from ourselves and respect from others.
3rd belief in the creed
“less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; “
What is believed in the 4th paragraph
that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life
What is the belief of the 5th paragraph of the creed?
“the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds”
What is the belief of the 1st paragraph
“pleasant as well as challenging”
what is “to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits” described to be
someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
what is an agriculturist
negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction.
To bargain
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
What is influence
“Through Better Ways”
How paragraph 1 promise better days
“the joys and discomforts of agricultural life”
What is said to be known within the creed
“my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure”
What is the 2nd belief in the 3rd paragraph?
the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.
what is charity?
“that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.”
2nd belief stated in the 5th paragraph
“achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists”
What are the “faith born not of words but of deeds” referencing?
“an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement”
What “can’t be denied”.
producing and marketing the product of our toil.
What is shown public interest?
Less need
1928
When was the FFA creed was originally written?
“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.”
What is the final part of the paragraph
“that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging”
First part of the 2nd paragraph
to work hard and long
toil
to be up front with someone
To play square
63rd conventions
Where was the national FFA creed revised