THE FFA CREED
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 cannot deny. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work effi ciently 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 infl uence in my home and community that will standsolid for my part in that inspiring task.
2016-2017 Morris Area FFA Chapter Members
Aanerud and Rausch earn American Degree Rebekah Aanerud and Mike Rausch earn the highest degree an FFA member can obtain at National Convention.
2016-2017 FFA Chapter Officers (Front row left to right) Lindsey Moser, Sam Greiner, Savannah Aanerud (Back row left to right) Briar Peterson, Blake Engebretson, Teague Picht, Jake Anderson.
2016-2017 Junior Officer Team (Above back from left to right) Brock Peterson, Jaden Maanum, Austin Berlinger, Justus Moser. (Front left to right) Karmen Sperr, Victoria Vargas, Grace Mortenson, Hannah Flogstad.
Chapter Officers Present to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee. Briar Peterson (left) and Jake Anderson (right) with Morris FFA Advisor, Nick Milbrandt, had the chance to sit in on a Senate committee meeting and present to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee about GMO’s. After the meeting they were fortunate enough to talk with Senator, Torrey Westrom about some issues in agriculture.
Chapter Lunch-in’s The chapter officers put on monthly lunch-ins for 7th and 8th graders to learn more about FFA and how to get the most out of their FFA experience. At the December lunch-in two region officers and State Officer, Clay Newton, were able to practice leadership in games and group activities. The members enjoyed getting to know Clay and the region officers.
Agricultural Sales Compete at National Convention (left to right) Taylor Staples, Koral Tolifson, Cassidy Fehr, and Briar Peterson. The Morris FFA Chapter agricultural sales team earned a bronze rating with being placed 15th at the National FFA Convention.