Near Weyers Cave in Augusta County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Future Farmers of America
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010
1. Future Farmers of America Marker
One mile west at Weyers Cave on April 30, 1927, twenty-eight students of vocational agriculture formed the Future Farmers of Virginia which became the Future Farmers of America in 1928 at Kansas City. The organization has grown to include all of the states and Puerto Rico.
Erected 1971 by FFA — Future Farmers of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1927.
Location. 38° 16.517′ N, 78° 53.533′ W. Marker is near Weyers Cave, Virginia, in Augusta County. Marker is on Weyers Cave Road (Virginia Route 256) west of Airport Road (County Route 771), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weyers Cave VA 24486, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Caleb Bingham (approx. 3 miles away); Civil War Tourism Attraction (approx. 3.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); Rockingham County / Augusta County (approx. 3.7 miles away); Battle of Piedmont (approx. 3.7 miles away); Piedmont Battlefield (approx. 3.9 miles away); Madison Hall (approx. 4.1 miles away).
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Also see . . .
1. National FFA Organization. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 31, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. FFA History. FFH website entry (Submitted on May 31, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. The FFA Creed
I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the 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 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 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
Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 2, 2010
2. Future Farmers of America Marker
I believe in less dependence on begging 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 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 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 Convention and the 63rd Convention.
— Submitted May 6, 2010.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,555 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
