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The FFA Creed. Alysa Sanford Topic # 0004. What is a creed?. Many have compared what the creed is to the FFA, to what the Pledge of Allegiance is to United State of America. Creed: A set of fundamental beliefs or guiding principles ( Merriam Webster OnLine ). History.
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The FFA Creed Alysa Sanford Topic # 0004
What is a creed? • Many have compared what the creed is to the FFA, to what the Pledge of Allegiance is to United State of America. • Creed: A set of fundamental beliefs or guiding principles(Merriam Webster OnLine)
History • Written by E. M. Tiffany. • Adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention. • Revised at the 38th and 63rd conventions. • Changes in FFA membership • Changes in the Agricultural Industry
The Creed • Can best be learned in five separate parts. • Several key terms highlighted in red. • Read with conviction and pride
The Creed - Part 1 I believe in the future of Agriculture with a faith born not of words but of deeds-achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturalist; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have com to us from the struggles of former years.
The Creed - Part 2 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 discouragement, I can not deny.
The Creed - Part 3 I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect for 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 agriculturalists to serve our own and public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.
The Creed - Part 4 I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so-for other 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.
The Creed - Part 5 I believe that American agriculture 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 inspired task.
What it means – Part 1 I believe in the future of Agriculture with a faith born not of words but of deeds-achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturalist; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have com to us from the struggles of former years. • Faith in what is yet to come in agriculture, because of what is seen not only said. • The promise of new technology that will lead to a brighter future, even as the life we enjoy is better then the past.
What it means – Part 2 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 and inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I can not deny. • Involvement in agriculture and related fields is a challenging and enjoyable life. • Those that share this lifestyle are bonded together with a common purpose.
What it means – Part 3 I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect for 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 agriculturalists to serve our own and public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil. • Importance of being leaders and respecting others. • Ability to work efficiently and with skill in order to produce and market the product of one labors.
What it means – Part 4 I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so-for other 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. • Less dependence on others and a greater ability to earn what is needed. • Giving to others when needed and a better life for all. • Working and living an honest and fair life.
What it means – Part 5 I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert and influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspired task. • American agriculture can sustain itself for future generations. • That each person has an influence on others around them.
What does it mean to YOU? • Which section means the most to you? • Will the FFA creed become your creed?
Resources • 1998-99 FFA Official Manual • FFA Student Handbook (1991) • www.ffa.org