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