About FFA

Who We Are

"Future Farmers of America" was founded by a group of young farmers back in 1928. Their mission was to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. They taught us that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting-- it's a science, it's a business and it's an art.
 
FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of career pathways.
 
So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too.

https://www.ffa.org/about/whoweare/pages/default.aspx

FFA Colors

National Blue and Corn Gold

FFA Motto

  • Learning to Do,
  • Doing to Learn,
  • Earning to Live,
  • Living to Serve.
https://www.ffa.org/about/whoweare/Pages/MissionandMotto.aspx

FFA Symbols

Owl-     Long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

Cross Section of Corn-  Provides the foundation of the emblem, just has 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.
 
Plow-  Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country's strength.
 
Rising Sun-  Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

Eagle-  Is the national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.
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FFA Mission Statement

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education

https://www.ffa.org/about/whoweare/Pages/MissionandMotto.aspx