I in the future of , with a faith born not of words but of deeds - won by the present and past generations of ; in the promise of better days through better ways, as the better things we now have come to us from the of former years.
I believe that to and on a good farm, or to be in other , is pleasant as well as ; for I know the joys and of agricultural life and hold an fondness for those which, even in hours of discouragement, I deny.
I believe in from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such 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 .
I believe in less dependence on 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 and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and square with those whose happiness depends upon me.
I believe that American agriculture 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 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.