In the FFA emblem, which symbol represents labor?

• A. The eagle
• B. The plow
• C. Rising sun
• D. Cross-section of the ear of corn

Answer: (B)

Labor is represented by the plow, symbolizing the tillage of the soil and the hard work involved in preparing, planting, and growing crops. In the FFA emblem, each symbol carries a specific meaning: the rising sun stands for progress and new opportunities, the eagle for freedom and national scope, and the cross-section of an ear of corn for unity among members and states. The plow’s emphasis on hands-on effort and practical farming work is what ties education in agriculture to real-world practice, which is why it most clearly conveys labor.