What does it mean that we believe with "a faith born not of words, but of deeds"?
Actions speak louder than words--ag has overcome many challenges
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
5th paragraph
"I believe that American Agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our National life..."
5th
Struggles, former
What does an "inborn fondness" mean?
You were born with a love and passion for something
The 3rd National Convention
This "paragraph" basically says "work hard for what you want, don't rely on handouts"
4th paragraph
"...achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturalists, in the promise of better days through better ways..."
1st
pursuits, pleasant, challenging
Give an example of a "product of our toil", as applied to the FFA Creed
(Answers will vary--any agricultural product)
How many times was the FFA Creed revised?
Two
This "paragraph" describes how technological advances and the way agriculture has overcome so many challenges should prove to us that we can believe in its future.
First paragraph
"...or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging..."
2nd
I believe in __________ from ourselves, and _________ from others.
leadership, respect
Describe what is meant by "I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining"
Compromise and work for what you want, don't just rely on handouts
What happened with the FFA Creed at both the 38th and 63rd National FFA Conventions?
It was revised
Which "paragraph" can be summarized by saying: It is challenging to be in agriculture, but we love it anyway.
Second paragraph
"...to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing..."
3rd
In being happy ____________ and playing square with _________ whose happiness __________ upon me.
myself, those, depends
What is meant by "the best traditions of our national life"?
American traditions such as the freedoms that we have here
What FFA degree can all first-year FFA members receive as long as they have learned the FFA Creed?
Greenhand Degree
Third paragraph
"...in less need for charity, and more of it when needed;..."
4th
"...and that I can exert an ___________ in my home and community, which will stand solid for my part in that _________ _________."
influence, inspiring, task