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FFA – The Basics. Is this FFA?. Emblem. The national FFA emblem, consisting of five symbols, is representative of the history, goals and future of the organization. As a whole, the emblem covers the board spectrum of FFA and agriculture. Each element within the emblem has unique significance.
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Emblem The national FFA emblem, consisting of five symbols, is representative of the history, goals and future of the organization. As a whole, the emblem covers the board spectrum of FFA and agriculture. Each element within the emblem has unique significance. • The Cross section of the ear of corn • The Rising Sun • The Plow • The Eagle • The Owl
Cross Section of Corn The Cross section of corn provides the foundation of the emblem , just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American Agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation.
The Rising Sun The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day, glowing with opportunity.
The Plow The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.
The Eagle The eagle is a national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.
The Owl The owl, long recognized for its wisdom, symbolized the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.
The Motto Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. Written by Layton S. Hawkins in 1940
FFA Colors As the blue field of our nation’s flag and the golden fields of ripened corn unify our country, the FFA colors of the national blue and corn gold give unity to the organization. All FFA functions and paraphernalia should proudly display the colors.
What are the Parts of the Emblem • The Cross section of the ear of corn • The Rising Sun • The Plow • The Eagle • The Owl
What are the FFA Colors • National Blue: for the blue field of our nation’s flag • Corn Gold: For the golden fields of ripened corn across our nation
What is the FFA Motto? Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.