FFA History
The year FFA was established in Kansas City, Missouri when the first convention was head.
1928
A symbol of unity and common agricultural interest.
Cross Section of a Ear of Corn
6
FFA
Future Farmers of America
Series of Taps
E.M. Tiffany's creed was adopted during this year period.
1930
Signifies labor and tillage of the soil.
The plow
Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship. Welcomes members and guest
The Sentinel
CDE
Career Development Experience
Call meeting to order
Two Taps
The two organizations that merge in 1965.
NFA and FFA (New Farmers of America and Future Farmers of America)
Signifies the progressive nature of Agriculture
Th rising sun
Stationed by the American Flag; Informs and reports events
The Reporter
LDE
Leadership Development Experience
To rise for a meeting/ceremonies
Three taps
The year the official FFA jacket was adopted.
1933
To signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.
The Words: Agriculture Education and FFA
Stationed by the Plow; Presides over meetings in the absence of the president
The Vice-President
The tracking system FFA uses to documents all records related to a students SAE
The AET (Agriculture Experience Tracker)
Used after adopting or rejecting a main order
One Tap
This group was founded in 1971 for members that support the FFA, but not necessarily a former FFA member
FFA Alumni
The eagle on the FFA Emblem represents what?
A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.
Are the three additional positions positions outside or the basic 6 positions in a FFA Chapter
Chaplain, Parliamentarian, Historian
SAE
Supervised Agricultural Experience
The gavel is a symbol for
authority