FFA History Study Guide
FFA Stands for….
National FFA Organization
In 1988 delegate voted to change the name from Future Farmers of America to its current
name of National FFA Organization.
FFA Chronology
1928 – FFA established in Kansas City, MO with First National Convention
1929 – FFA Colors Adopted
1933 – FFA Jacket Adopted
1969 – FFA Membership opens to Girls
1988 – FFA Changes name to National FFA Organization
1999 – National Convention moves to Louisville, KY
2006 – National Convention moves to Indianapolis, IN
FFA Colors
National Blue and Corn Gold
5 Symbols of the National FFA Emblem
1. Cross Section of the Ear of Corn – Symbol For Unity
2. Rising Sun – Symbol for New Day in Agriculture
3. Plow – Symbol for Labor and Tillage of the Soil
4. Eagle – Symbol for Freedom
5. Owl – Symbol for Wisdom
FFA Motto
Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve
FFA Creed
The Creed was written by E.M Tiffany and adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the
FFA. It was revised at the 38th Convention and the 63rd Convention.
4 Levels of FFA Membership
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2.
3.
4.
Active – Student
Collegiate – Belong to College Chapters
Alumni – Former Active Members
Honorary – Given outstanding service to FFA Chapter
FFA Degrees
1. Greenhand FFA Degree – 1st Year
a. Bronze Pin
2. Chapter FFA Degree – 2nd Year
a. Silver Pin
3. Lone Star FFA Degree – 3rd Year
a. Gold Charm
4. American FFA Degree – 4th Year
a. Gold Key