FFA History
What year was the National FFA Organization founded?
1928
What are the two official colors of the National FFA Organization?
National Blue and Corn Gold
What color is the official FFA jacket?
blue
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
Who was the founding father of FFA?
Henry C. Groseclose
Where was the first National FFA Convention held? (city and state)
Kansas City, Missouri
Which symbol in the emblem represents wisdom and knowledge?
the owl
What is the color of the skirt/pants required for Official Dress?
black
What year was the FFA Creed adopted?
1930
Who was the first African-American elected to a national FFA office?
Fred McClure
What year did the NFA and FFA merge?
1965
Which symbol in the emblem represents labor and tillage of the soil?
the plow
What is your "tally-whacker"?
The zipper of your FFA jacket when it's not tucked in.
What do E. and M. stand for in the name E. M. Tiffany (the author of the creed)?
Erwin Milton
Who was the first female elected to a national FFA office?
Julie Smiley
What crucial document outlines the official rules, history, and policies of the organization?
the Official FFA Manual
Which FFA officer is stationed by the rising sun?
the President
What is listed above and below the emblem on the back of the FFA jacket? (2 separate things)
The state is listed above, and the chapter name is listed below.
What are the first 2 words that start every line of the creed?
"I believe"
Who was the first national president of the New Farmers of America (NFA)?
David Simmons
Who was the first female president of National FFA?
Jan Eberly
Which FFA officer is stationed by the ear of corn?
the Secretary
The three medals that may be worn on the front of the FFA jacket represent what three things?
the highest award, highest office, and highest degree
What is the total number of paragraphs in the FFA Creed?
5
Who was the author of the official FFA Creed?
E. M. Tiffany