National FFA Organization and Agricultural Education Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering the symbols, officers, milestones, motto, creed, SAE types, and core concepts of the FFA and Agricultural Education.

President (FFA Officer)

The FFA chapter officer who presides over meetings.

Vice President (FFA Officer)

The FFA chapter officer who assumes the duties of the president.

Treasurer (FFA Officer)

The FFA chapter officer responsible for handling chapter funds, issuing receipts, and financial reports.

Sentinel (FFA Officer)

The FFA chapter officer responsible for maintaining order and room set up.

Cross-Section of Corn (FFA Emblem)

Symbolizes unity because corn is grown in all 50 states.

Rising Sun (FFA Emblem)

Symbolizes progress.

Plow (FFA Emblem)

Symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil.

Eagle (FFA Emblem)

Symbolizes freedom.

Owl (FFA Emblem)

Symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.

Ag Ed/FFA (FFA Emblem)

Symbolizes learning and leadership.

Placement (SAE Type 1)

A type of SAE involving gaining experience as an employee; for example, working at a local vet clinic.

Ownership (SAE Type 2)

A type of SAE involving owning and operating an agricultural enterprise; for example, a pet-sitting business.

Research (SAE Type 3)

A type of SAE involving scientific experimentation; for example, testing dog food for digestion or weight management.

Service-Learning (SAE Type 4)

A type of SAE focused on community service projects; for example, restoring a local nature trail.

FFA Motto

"Learning to Do, Doing to Earn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve".

FFA Creed

Consists of 5 paragraphs, with each paragraph starting with the phrase "I believe".

Steps to Launch an SAE

The 4 steps are: 1. Explore Interests, 2. Talk to Ag Teacher, 3. Create a Plan, 4. Keep records.

Three Pillars of Agricultural Education

Classroom/Lab, FFA, and SAE.

Program of Activities (POA)

A chapter plan structured into student, chapter, and community development.

Public Law 81-740

Law passed in 1950 that granted the FFA a federal charter.

Blue Corduroy Jacket (1933)

Officially adopted as FFA Official Dress in the year 1933.

NFA (New Farmers of America)

Organization that merged with the FFA in 1965, integrating over 58,000 African American ag students.

1969 FFA Milestone

The year female students were admitted to full national FFA membership.

1988 FFA Name Change

The year the organization changed its name to the National FFA Organization to reflect wider careers in modern agriculture, science, technology, and business.

National FFA Center (1996 Move)

Moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1996.

1928 FFA Founding

The year the National FFA Organization was officially founded in Kansas City, Missouri.