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The Emblem
The cross section of the ear of corn provides the
foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of
American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the
nation.;
The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that
tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.
The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the
backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.
The eagle is a national symbol which serves as a reminder
of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.
The owl, long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the
knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.
The words "Agricultural Education" and
"FFA" are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and
leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.
Guidelines for Use of the FFAź Emblem, Name
and Initials
The FFA emblem, name and the initials "FFA" are
registered trademarks with the U.S. Patent Office under registration numbers 383647,
998731 and 996642. The FFA is a federally chartered organization by the U.S. Congress
under Public Law 81-740 and the control and use of its trademark is protected by law and
cannot be used or sold by anyone without approval of the National FFA Board of Directors.
This includes, but is not limited to, the following FFA Marks:
- the name Future Farmers of America
- the name National FFA Organization
- the letters FFA
- the FFA emblem or insignia
- the FFA Advertising Mark and other FFA trademarks
See the current Official Manual, "Official Policies
for the Use of the FFA Name and Emblem" as approved by the Board of Directors for
specific policy information.
Registration and Trademark Identification
When the FFA emblem is used in printed
form it shall be identified by the symbol consisting of a small capital letter
"R" in a circle to identify its registration and trademark privileges. The name "Future
Farmers of America" or the letters "FFA" used in printed form must
display the registration mark, ź, the first time used in the document. All following uses
do not have to display the registered trademark symbol. If it is not feasible to use the
registration symbol, the document should contain the proper trademark language at the
bottom of the document. All other FFA Marks, not registered but still FFA trademarks,
shall be identified by the small capital letters "TM."
Use of the FFA Emblem on FFA Chapter Home
pages
FFA chapters are authorized to use the FFA name and emblem
on their home pages in accordance with the following official policies on the National FFA
Board of Directors:
The use of the FFA Name and Marks shall be only such that
will reflect dignity and credit on the organization. Chapter, state association, state
foundation and national foundation use of the FFA name and marks are encouraged to
publicize and promote FFA, especially in the context of: public information, including,
but not limited to, newspapers, TV, radio, videos, multimedia works and other forms of
publicity relating to FFA and FFA activities and programs;...
Requests for FFA emblem logo slick sheets (black and white
and three-color separations) should be directed to:
Communications Resources Team (CRT)
National FFA Center
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Phone: 317-802-6060
E-mail: webmaster@ffa.org
Name
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The official name is National
FFA Organization. Refer to the organization by the acronym FFA. Do not use periods within
the acronym. The use of the name, Future Farmers of America, should be used ONLY FOR
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Free-Standing Emblem
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The
free-standing emblem should only be used:
- where the box would blend into the
background and become invisible
- where the logo will be rendered so small
that detail is lost
- embroidered on FFA official jackets
- on certain Ventures catalog items
where using the box emblem would prove ineffective design-wise or technically challenging
PMS colors for the
three-color logo are:
- PMS Reflex Blue
- PMS 485 Red
- PMS 116C Yellow (coated stock), or
- PMS 115U Yellow (uncoated stock)
Process colors for
the three-color logo are:
- Blue 100C, 900M, 10K
- Red 100M, 70Y
- Yellow 20M, 100Y
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Boxed Emblem
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The box
emblem should be used in all cases where possible and should be printed in black or reflex
blue only. An older
box emblem with a shadow effect is in existence but this has been phased out and is not to
be used in any case. |
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