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