Creed
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I believe in the future of _______, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; 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.
Agriculture
known as “The
Father of FFA” because his Future
Farmers of Virginia Club inspired
other states which led to the
formation of the Future Farmers of
America
henry groseclose
birthplace of
the FFA and home to the National
FFA Convention for 71 years
Kansas City, Missouri
The Smith-Hughes National
Vocational Education Act
established vocational agriculture
courses. what year did this happen?
1917
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I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of ______________, I cannot deny.
Discouragement
first national FFA
president
Leslie Applegate
where the
National FFA Headquarters were
established on land formerly owned
by George Washington
Alexandria, Virginia
the Future Farmers of America
was founded during the American
Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City,
Missouri. what year did this happen?
1928
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I believe in ______ from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.
Leadership
author of The FFA
Creed which was officially adopted
by the FFA in 1930
E.M. Tiffany
site of the
National FFA Convention after
moving from Kansas City
Louisville, Kentucky
Public Law 740 passed U.S.
Congress granting FFA a federal
charter and officially making FFA an
“intracurricular” part of agriculture
education. what year did this happen?
1950
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I believe in less ______ on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so–for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.
Dependance
guy who made this
isaac
current
home of The National FFA Center;
site of the National FFA Convention
from 2006 to present!
Indianapolis, Indiana
the FFA absorbed the New
Farmers of America an organization
for African-American students. what year did this happen?
1965
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I believe that American _______ can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.
agriculture
guy who made me make this
David Wolfe
what is this school
MCHS
girls allowed membership. what year did this happen?
1969