FFA Back in the day
Words to live by
A symbol of pride
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Who wrote the FFA creed?

E.M. Tiffany

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When was the FFA creed adopted?

It was adopted at the 3rd National Convention.

100

What does the eagle stand for?

national pride, freedom

200
In 1965, the FFA absorbed the New Farmers of America and organization for what students?

African American students

200

what is the first phrase of the FFA motto?

Learning to do

200

What does the owl stand for?

wisdom 

300

Where was the Future Farmers of America founded? 

American Royal Livestock show in Kansas City, Missouri.

300

what is the second phrase of the FFA motto?

Doing to Learn 

300

what does the rising sun stand for?

progress,  a new day

400

What courses did the Smith-Hughes Act establish in 1917? 

Vocational Agriculture courses. 

400

What is the third phrase of the FFA motto?

Earning to live 

400

What does the Ear of Corn stand for?

FFA is intracurricular 

500

In 1950 what public law was passed in the U.S. Congress?

Public law 740 granting FFA and federal charter and officially making FFA an intracurricular part of ag education.

500

whats the FFA statement?

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership personal growth, and career success through ag education 

500

what does the plow stand for?

hard work