The National FFA Organization chose national blue and corn gold as its official colors in 1929. As the blue field of our nation's flag and the golden crops of ripened corn unify our country, The FFA colors give unity to the organization.

Many organizations have logos they use as part of their identity. As with most logos, the FFA emblem is symbolic. It contains five seperate elements, each of which represents items or ideals which are important to the organization and its members.

• The cross section of an ear of corn serves as the emblem's foundation just as corn has historically served as a foundationcrop in American agriculture. Corn is also a symbol of unity because it is native to America and is grown in every state.
• The rising sun appears in the center of the emblem and symbolizes progress in agriculture and confidence FFA membershave in the future.
• The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.
• The owl represents knowledge and wisdom.
• The eagle is perched on top of the emblem and serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

Finally the words,"Agricultural Education" surrounding the letters,"FFA" indicate that FFA is an important part of the agricultural education program.

• Official dress for female members is a black shirt, white blouse with official FFA blue scarf, black shoes and official FFA jacket zipped to the top.
• Official dress for male members is black slacks, white shirt, official FFA tie, black shoes, black socks, and official FFA jacket zipped to the top.

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