FFA History
In what year was FFA founded?
1928
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany (Erwin Milton Tiffany)
What does CDE stand for?
Career Development Event
This orange fall crop is commonly used to make jack-o'-lanterns, pies, and other seasonal treats.
Pumpkin
This plant structure absorbs water and nutrients from the soil and can look like creepy underground fingers.
Roots
In what city and state was the first National FFA Convention held?
Kansas City, Missouri
How many paragraphs are in the FFA Creed?
5
In this CDE, students evaluate livestock classes and present oral reasons.
Livestock Evaluation
This grain is harvested in the fall and can be used to produce ethanol, livestock feed, and cornmeal.
Corn
This nocturnal animal is often associated with Halloween and helps control insect populations.
Bat
What was the original name of the organization before it became the National FFA Organization?
Future Farmers of America
Complete this phrase from the FFA Creed: "I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of..."
Deeds
Students in this CDE evaluate soil characteristics, determine land-use suitability, and recommend conservation practices.
Land Judging
This commodity is harvested from plants that produce fluffy white fibers and is used to make clothing, towels, and other textiles.
Cotton
This disease-causing organism can make animals sick and is often associated with spooky stories about contaminated food.
Bacteria
What year did FFA officially become open to girls?
1969
In what year was the FFA Creed adopted?
1930
What CDE challenges students to identify plants, evaluate landscape materials, and demonstrate landscape design skills?
Nursery Landscape
This legume is commonly harvested in the fall and is used to produce soybean meal, soybean oil, and many food products.
This agricultural practice helps prevent the spread of disease by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, facilities, and footwear.
Biosecurity
What year did FFA change its name to the National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity of agricultural education?
1988
According to the FFA Creed, what will American agriculture hold true to?
The best traditions of our national life
This CDE tests students' knowledge and skills in food product development, food safety, sanitation, processing, and sensory evaluation.
Food Science
This poultry species is commonly raised for meat and is popular during Thanksgiving.
Turkey
This animal parasite attaches to the host and feeds on blood. It can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.
Tick