Final answer:
Early versions of the FFA emblem did not include the words "Agricultural Education" and "FFA," which are present in more recent versions of the emblem.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which emblem element was NOT included in the early versions of the FFA (Future Farmers of America) emblem. The FFA emblem has undergone several changes since its inception. Initially, the emblem did not include the words "Agricultural Education" and "FFA" which are more recent additions. While the emblem has always been a symbol of agriculture and education, drawing from elements such as the owl, the plow, and the rising sun, these specific words were not part of the early designs. For instance, looking at the motto and symbolic elements of the Farmers' Alliance flag, which emphasizes "The most good for the most PEOPLE," we see the emphasis on broader principles rather than specific organizational names. The same can be said for the initial representations of the FFA emblem; the focus was more on agricultural unity rather than the organization's name itself.1