I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words, but of deeds achievments won by the present and past generations of agricultureists; 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 the 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 dependance on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to 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 infulence 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 Convetion and the 63rd Convention.

Doing to Learn

Earning to Live

Living to Serve