Which symbol on the FFA emblem represents unity and the foundation of agriculture?

• A. Cross Section of the Ear of Corn
• B. Eagle
• C. Rising Sun
• D. Plow

Answer: (A)

The ear of corn is the symbol that represents unity and the foundation of agriculture. Corn is grown in nearly every state, connecting farmers and communities across the nation, so its image visually links all members of the organization into one group. The kernels on the ear are often thought of as representing the many members and chapters coming together to support a common agricultural base, highlighting how agriculture forms the shared foundation of the industry. The other symbols emphasize different ideas—progress (rising sun), labor and tillage (plow), and national freedom (eagle)—but they don’t convey unity in the same direct way as the corn ear.