FFA Creed
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 agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways,
even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles
of former years.
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 cannot deny.
I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect
from 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 agriculturists to
serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the
product of our toil.
I believe in less dependence on begging and more power
in bargaining; in the life abundantand enough honest wealth to help
make it so--for others 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.
I believe that American agriculture can and will hold
true to the best traditions of our nationa llife and that I can exert
an influence in my home and community which
will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.
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.
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