FFA Beliefs
I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of
words but of deeds - achievements won by 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 through 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 these associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I
can not 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 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 that will stand solid for my part in that
inspiring task.