FFA History
Who is known as the father of the FFA?
Henry Groseclose
What does the plow symbolize?
Symbol of labor and tillage of the soil
What major idea is emphasized in the first paragraph of the FFA Creed?
The good use of agriculture
Will female National officers wear slacks as Official Dress?
Female Officers may choose to wear slacks as part of Official Dress
How many paragraphs are in the FFA Creed?
What was the Smith-Huges Act of 1917?
Vocational Agriculture classes
What does the owl symbolize in the FFA Emblem?
Symbol of wisdom and knowledge
What does the FFA Creed mean when it says "present and past generations of agriculturists."?
Successes are based on past and present farmers
Is there a required skirt length or maximum heel length for dress shoes?
A minimum or maximum length of skirt or heels is not addresses in guidelines.
Each paragraph of the FFA Creed begins with what two words?
I believe
What was the date when the National FFA formed?
November 20, 1928
What does the eagle symbolize in the FFA Emblem?
Symbol of the National scope of the FFA
Are cowboy boots considered as dress shoes?
Yes cowboy boot ay be considered as dress shoes
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
Ewrin Milton Tiffany
What are three accomplishments or advancements in the previous generations made in agriculture?
1. New Machinery
2. Better Soil Knowledge
3. New Crop Types
What are the two official FFA colors?
Corn gold and National blue
May FFA members wear a bowtie as Official Dress?
A bow tie was not included in the guidelines for Official Dress an official FFA neck tie or an official FFA scarf should be worn
What is an agriculturist?
A farmer, A cropper
What major change occurred in 1965 with the New Farmer of America?
African-American Ag. organization merges with FFA
What words surround the letters FFA on the Emblem?
Agriculture Education
When would it be appropriate to wear a skirt vs. slacks for Official Dress?
The Official Dress guidelines indicate that members may wear slacks or a skirt
What is the FFA motto?
Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve