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E.M. Tiffany
Creed Speaking
100

Who wrote the FFA Creed?

E. M. Tiffany

100

What is so important about the FFA creed?

The FFA Creed is what members believe and what they strive for

100

What is E.M. Tiffany's full name?

Erwin Milton Tiffany

100

What is FFA Creed speaking?

Creed speaking is when you recite the FFA Creed in front of judges and answer questions

200

How old is the FFA Creed?

96 years old!!

200

How many paragraphs are in the Creed?

5 paragraphs

200

Where was he born?

E.M. Tiffany was born in Linden, Kansas in 1883.

200

How many judges are there watching you recite the Creed?

Usually 3

300

Why was the FFA Creed created?

It was created to allow members to focus on the benefits of agriculture.

300

When was the FFA Creed officially adapted and at what convention?

In 1930 at the 3rd National FFA convention

300

What was E.M Tiffany's motivation for writing the Creed?

He had a strong belief in the industry of agriculture and the core values of citizenship and patriotism

300

How many paragraphs do you recite?

All 5 paragraphs

400

How many times has the FFA Creed been revised?

2 times

400

When was the FFA Creed revised?

At the 38th and 63rd Convention

400

Why did E.M. Tiffany write the FFA Creed?

E.M. Tiffany originally wrote the Creed for the Wisconsin FFA organization.

400

How many levels of competition are there?

There are 4: County, District, State, National.

500

What year did E.M Tiffany write the FFA Creed?

1928

500

What did they revise in the FFA creed?

Changes in FFA membership and changes in agricultural industry.

500

Who was E.M. Tiffany?

E.M. Tiffany was a chief teacher in the Department of Agricultural Education at the University of Wisconsin.

500

When was the first national FFA Creed speaking competition?

In 1999.