History of FFA
When was FFA founded?
1928
What does the plow symbolize in the FFA emblem?
Labor and tillage
Who is the Father of FFA?
Henry Groseclose
The official FFA motto ends with this four-word phrase that highlights the organization's commitment to community and altruism.
Living to serve
How many CDE/LDEs does an FFA Chapter have to compete in per year?
5
Where was the first National FFA Convention held?
Kansas City
What does the eagle represent in the FFA emblem?
Freedom
Who was the first National FFA President
Leslie Applegate
This is the specific leadership competition where freshman FFA members memorize the five paragraphs of the Creed and must answer three questions about its meaning.
Creed Speaking LDE
In which LDE does a student attend a mock interview with State FFA staff?
Employment Skills LDE
The Father of FFA
Henry Groseclose
What does the owl symbolize in the FFA emblem?
Wisdom
Who wrote the FFA Creed
EM Tiffany
What is the FFA Motto?
Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve.
What is the name of the competition where FFA members showcase their proficiency in forest science?
The Forestry CDE
The New Farmers of America was founded in this year for African American farm youth.
1935
Agricultural Education and FFA on the emblem symbolize what?
Learning and leadership
Which US President was an FFA member from Georgia?
Jimmy Carter
How many paragraphs are in the FFA Creed?
5
What is Region Rally?
An event to motivate FFA members, kick off the school year, and develop personal leadership skills
Which year did women first join FFA?
1969
What do the five symbols in the FFA emblem represent?
Eagle=freedom, Plow=labor, Rising sun=progress, Owl=knowledge, Corn=unity
Which state has the most FFA members?
Texas
Which word appears most frequently in the FFA Creed?
"I believe."
Which FFA event is held annually to honor and celebrate the achievements of all American FFA members?
National FFA Convention