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1
What is the minimum number of local functions a student must participate in to be eligible for the chapter FFA degree?
Three
Five
Two
Four
2
What are the names of the FFA Associations, which are not states?
Alaska and Hawaii
Mexico and Canada
Brazil and Chile
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
3
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Diversified Agriculture Production
Diversified horticulture
Diversified crop-entrepreneurship
diversified livestock production
4
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Specialty Crop Production
Swine Production-entrepreneurship
Specialty Animal Production
Swine production-placement
5
What officer seats all of the officers at the end of opening ceremonies?
Treasurer
President
Vice President
Secretary
6
True or False? A vote is taken to approve candidates as a whole for the American FFA Degree
True
False
7
What do you do with an FFA jacket when worn out
it should be discarded or you should take the emblem and lettering off
just keep wearing it
get a new jacket and keep the old one
8
The pin presented to Greenhands is made of what kind of metal?
Silver
Gold
Bronze
9
What's the FFA Motto?
Earning to Serve, Living to Do, Doing to Earn, Learning to Live
Earning to Do, Doing to Serve, Learning to Live, Doing to earn
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
Learning to Live, Living to Do, Earning to Serve, Doing to Serve
10
What is the symbol of strength, courage and national scope of the organization
a US president
the eagle
the flag
11
Name the 4 types of FFA membership?
Active, alumni, collegiate and honorary
good, okay, bad, terrible
Star Farmer, Star in Agriculture Placement, Star in Agribusiness, Star in
12
What is the symbol at the reporter’s station?
the owl
the plow
the flag
13
Define Active Membership (#1)
While in school, be enrolled in at least 1 ag education course during the
school year and/or follow a planned course of study; either a course must
which is preparation for an agricultural career
include a supervised agricultural experience program, the objective of
14
How many sentences are there in the creed?
6
10
5
4
15
(#3) Define active membership
pay all current state and national dues by the date
determined by the chapter
16
What is the symbol at the sentinel's station
the clasping hands
the plow
the ear of corn
17
What type of curricular activity is FFA
extra-curricular
intra-curricular
18
Name the official dress for FFa members
dress and nice shoes
FFA jacket,black slacks&black socks,white collared shirt,FFA tie,dress shoe
a suit and tie
FFA jacket, black nylons& skirt, white collared shirt, FFA scarf,Dress shoe
19
What does the Eagle represent
a strong bird that shows us how strong our organization is
courage
explore new horizons for the future of agriculture
a national symbol which serves as a reminders of our freedom and ability to
20
What is the last pledge made by an FFA member before the adjournment of a meeting?
Pledge to the Bible
The Pledge of Allegiance
a pledge to do community service
A kindness pledge
21
: Who besides an FFA member may wear an official FFA jacket?
if you have red hair
No person other than FFA members
Everyone
other students in the school
22
What does the Cross Section of Corn represent
the most common crop
is a favorite among FFA members
provides foundation of the emblem much like corn is foundation crop of US
23
What do district officers have on the back of their FFA jackets?
nothing
An emblem and their district lettering
an emblem
24
What is the FFA Mission Statement?
through agriculture education
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing
their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success
25
What do national officers have on the back of their FFA jackets?
an emblem and no lettering
an emblem and their national lettering
just an emblem
nothing
26
#4 Define active membership
Display conduct consistent with the ideals and purposes of the National
FFA organization
27
The Motto consists of _____ lines?
1
3
2
4
28
Where should FFA pins and medals be placed on the jacket
wherever it looks good
on the back
below the owner's name
above the owner's name
29
The plow is a symbol of ____ and ____ of the soil
calmness and dignity
labor and tillage
labor and happiness
30
When and where were the Future Farmers of America organized?
Kansas city in 1929
Kansas City in 1928
Richmond in 1929
Indianapolis in 1928
31
What are some of the Proficiency Awards (45 total)
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-entrepreneurship
Agricultural Mechanics Fabrication and Design
Agricultural Communications
Agricultural Education
32
Who wrote the FFA Creed
E.M. Tiffany
David Bowie
E.M. Britain
D.M. Gappy
33
How long may a member retain active membership?
Until November 30, following 4th National Convention after graduating HS
January 19 of senior year
34
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Outdoor Recreation
Nursery Operations
Landscape Management
Grain Production
35
How many and what type of medals can be worn on the FFA jacket?
only 1
3 highest award, highest office, and highest degree
2 total
36
How many "I believe"s are there in the FFA creed?
5
6
10
3
37
How many commas are there in the FFA salute?
5
2
3
38
The creed was adopted at what National Convention
6th national convention
2nd national convention
5th national convention
3rd national convention
39
What is the breakdown of the dues that every FFA member in Indiana pays
total-$20, National-$5, state-$13, district-$2
total-$12, national-$3, state-$6, district-$4
total-$14 National-$7, State-$6, District- $1
40
What is the symbol of the State FFA Degree
Shape of Indiana
official gold emblem key
official gold emblem charm
a triangle
41
What are 2 more of the 10 essentials of a successful chapter
Well planned and regularly held chapter meetings, adequate financing
3 chapter meetings per year, barely enough financing
members cannot be in other activities, good equipment
42
T or F? Any chapter can give the Honorary State FFA degree to someone.
False, they may nominate a person to the Executive Committee
True
43
What is the pin symbolizing the Chapter FFA degree made of?
bronze
silver
gold
44
What do the words" Agriculture Education" and "FFA" symbolize
what our organization is based on
to honor all those who have taught agriculture classes
the combination of learning&leadership necessary for progressive agricultur
45
What law gave FFA a federal charter?
Public Law 730
Public Law 740
Public Law 760
46
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Fruit Production
Forage Production
Forest Management
Goat Production
47
What is the 2019-2020 State FFA theme?
"Aspire to Inspire"
"Forge Your Own Path"
"Life is a journey, not a race"
"May the Force Be With You"
48
In order to apply for the state FFA degree, you must have been an active FFA member for how many years
4 years (48 months)
3 years (36 months)
2 years (24 months)
1 year (12 months
49
What is the symbol of the Secretary's station
the plow
ear of corn
the emblem of Washington
the flag
50
What are 2 more of the 10 essentials of a successful chapter?
Capable Officers, A Challenging Program of Activites
Rich school, members can only participate in up to 2 activities
Only farm kids, not enough activities
51
What are 3 of the 10 essentials of a successful chapter?
Meetings once a week, no more than 30 members, must have a greenhouse
Knowledge of FFA, Diversity of Membership, All members share responsibility
52
What is the symbol of the American FFA Degree?
a bald eagle
official gold emblem charm
a flag
official gold emblem key
53
what does the owl symbolize
a scholarly attitude that we must have to succeed
the knowledge required to be successful in the indsutry of agriculture
courage
54
: How many different proficiency awards are there for 2018?
26
20
33
47
55
What public law makes the words "Future Farmers of America" strictly for our organization's use?
Public Law 720
Public Law 730
Public Law 740
56
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Agriscience Research-Animals systems
Agricultural Services
Agriscience Research-Plant systems
Agriscience Research-Integrated systems
57
How may a school principal become a member of the FFA
teach a day of agriculture
become an honorary chapter member
ask politely
58
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Turf Grass Management
Vegetable Production
Veterinary Science
Wildlife Management
59
What was the name of the first FFA magazine?
The National Future Farmer
FFA magazine
The FFA times
60
What is the FFA Vision Statement
a sustainable world
provide leadership to build healthy local communities, a strong nation, and
Students whose lives are impacted by FFA and agricultural education will
achieve academic and personal growth, strengthen American agriculture and
61
What is the symbol at the Vice President’s station?
the owl
the rising sun
the plow
62
What are the FFA colors
Yellow and Red
Black and Yellow
National Blue and Yellow
National Blue and Corn Gold.
63
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Beef Production-entrepreneurship
Dairy production-placement
dairy production-entrepreneurship
Beef production-placement
64
What degree must a member hold to have a chapter office?
Chapter degree
State degree
Discovery Degree
Greenhand degree
65
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Equine science-placement
Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production
Equine science-entrepreneurship
66
Who was better able to serve his country because of his sound financial practices?
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
67
What organization is considered the founder of the FFA
Future Farmers of Virginia
Future Farmers of Missouri
Future Farmers of Kentucky
Future Farmers of Indiana
68
What is the official salute of the FFA Organization
The Pledge of Allegience
a prayer
69
What officer is seated to the President's left
Secretary
Sentinel
Vice President
Treasurer
70
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Small Animal Production and Care
Sheep Production
Poultry Production
Service Learning
71
In what month was FFA founded
September
November
October
January
72
When was the FFA creed revised?
at the 7th and 16th national conventions
at the 38th and 63rd national conventions
at the 20th and 30th national conventions
at the 5th and 12th national conventions
73
What are the four "Stars of Indiana" categories?
Star Farmer, Star in Agriculture Placement, and (YELLOW ANSWERS)
Star in Agribusiness, Star in Agriscience, and (BLUE ANSWERS)
Star in Forestry, Star in Public Speaking, Star in Quiz Bowl, Star in Soils
74
What is the name of the official FFA magazine
New Ways
New Opportunities
New Horizons
New Beginnings
75
Recite the FFA motto
Doing FFA is really fun, we learn agriculture all day long
Doing to earn, earning to learn, learning to live, living to serve
Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve
76
What does the Plow represent?
the original farmers
signifies labor&tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture, and
historic foundation of our country's strength
farming
77
How many states are in each region?
Eastern-18, Western-11, Central-12, Southern-11
Eastern-17, Western-Western-12, Central-16, Southern-7
Eastern-19, Western-10, Central-10, Southern-12
78
What are the objectives the FFA has stated in the constitution
achievements in supervised agricultural experience programs, scholarship,
agriculture-related programs & activities, and to encourage & recognize
leadership and other individual and group activities by providing awards
to be an integral part of the organized instructional programs in
79
How many paragraphs are in the FFA creed?
3
5
6
4
80
True of False; to be a member of the FFA Alumni a person had to have been a member of FFA
False
True
81
(#2) Define active membership
participating in other organized activities of the chapter
Show an interest in the affairs of the organization by attending meetings
striving for degrees of membership
82
Which state has the fewest FFA members
Virginia
Connecticut
Wyoming
Rhode Island
83
Name the six elements of the FFA emblem
cross section of carrot, setting sun, tractor, hawk, owl, science, FFA
Cow, Rooster, Soybean, Horse, Flower, "Ag is fun"
Cross Section of Corn, Rising Sun,Plow,Eagle,Owl,Agriculture Education&FFA
84
The National FFA Center is located in what city and state
Indianapolis, Indiana
Kansas City, Missouri
Richmond, Virginia
Boise, Idaho
85
What are the colors and what do they signify
Green-plants, red- united states
blue-the ocean, yellow- the sun
National Blue-our flag, Corn Gold- a ripened field of corn
86
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
Agricultural Sales-entrepreneurship
Agricultural Processing
Agricultural Sales-placement
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-placement
87
Members of every chapter set up annually a plan of action for the coming year. What is this plan?
A Program of Action
A Plan of the Future
A Program of Activities
88
How often are officers elected for the local and state levels?
every 6 months
every 2 years
Yearly
89
Which state was the last to enter the FFA?
Arizona
Hawaii
Alaska
New Mexico
90
What is the symbol at the advisor's station
the ear of corn
the owl
the flag
the rising sun
91
What degree must be earned before applying for the State FFA Degree
Greenhand Degree
Chapter Degree
92
What is the symbol at the President’s station
the ear of corn
the rising sun
the emblem of Washington
the plow
93
What is the last essential of a successful chapter? (there are 10 total)
Incapable officers
little knowledge of FFA
school and community support
members have no responsibility
94
Which two states have the most members
Illinois and Kentucky
Alaska and Wyoming
New York and Indiana
Texas and California
95
What city was the FFA created?
Atlanta, Georgia
Kansas City, Missouri
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Austin, Texas
96
What are 2 more of the 10 essentials of a successful chapter?
only officers have responsibility, equipment in bad shape
No knowledge of FFA, No diversity in membership
A workable constitution and bylaws, proper equipment and records
97
What are some proficiency awards given to FFA members? (45 total)
_____________
Diversified crop
98
What does the Rising Sun represent
glowing with opportunity
shows that the sun always comes up, just like we must always rise
The beginning of Agriculture education
signifies progress & holds promise that tomorrow will bring a new day
99
How many objectives does the FFA have in its constitution?
4
6
3
2
100
What is the symbol at the treasurer’s station?
the plow
The flag
the owl
the emblem of Washington
