Agricultural Science Education
The agricultural education program is built on the three core areas of classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA student organization activities/opportunities. The program is designed for delivery through these three components as follows:

• Classroom/Laboratory Instruction – quality instruction in and about agriculture that utilizes a “learning by doing” philosophy.
  
   

• Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs – all students are expected to have an agriculturally related work-based learning experience while enrolled in agricultural education courses.
  
   

• FFA Student Organization activities/opportunities – FFA activities are an integral part of the agricultural education program that all agricultural education students should participate in if they are to fully benefit from their enrollment in the program.

A quality agricultural education program has a balanced utilization of these three core components. These components are best carried out when the following strategies are employed:

• Community-Based Planning – involvement of the school administration and community in the planning and coordination of the program is essential to success.

• Professional Development – agriculture teachers take advantage of opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Partnerships – the development of alliances with community and business leaders are essential for program success.

• Marketing – every agricultural education program needs a successful marketing strategy in place to attract and retain students and the support of the community that is being served.

FFA Motto

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

The 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 abundant and 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 national life 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. (Erwin Milton) Tiffany, and adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the FFA (1930). It was revised at the 38th Convention (1965) and the 63^rd Convention (1990).

    Cross Section of an Ear 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 in the nation.

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

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

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

    
Words Agricultural Education and FFA
Are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

The FFA Code of Ethics 

FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community, and family.  

  1.  Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.
  2.  Make a positive difference in the lives of others.
  3.  Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.
  4.  Respect the rights of others and their property.
  5.  Be courteous, honest, and fair with others.
  6.  Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful, and positive manner.
  7.  Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modes in winning and generous in defeat.
  8.  Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant.
  9.  Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program.
10.  Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.
11.  Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.

(Adopted by the Delegates at the 1952 National FFA Convention.  It was revised by the delegates at the 1995 National FFA Convention.)