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.
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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