FFA History
What are the official colors of FFA?
Corn Gold and National Blue
In what city was the first National Convention held?
Kansas City, MO
List 3 breeds of dairy cattle
holstein, ayrshire, guernsey, jersey, brown swiss
List 3 beef breeds
angus, hereford, simmental, longhorn, braford, brangus, charlois, shorthorn, brahman
List 4 agriculture careers
ag teacher, farmer, accountant, food rep, welder, etc.
How many symbols are found of the FFA Emblem?
5
What is the name of the official FFA magazine?
FFA New Horizons
Define Lactation
period of time in which a cow gives milk
What is the purpose of beef cattle?
To produce beef
What are the pieces of clothing you must wear for official dress?
black pants/skirt, black socks, black shoes, white button up collared shirt, ffa tie/scarf, ffa jacket
What year was the FFA started?
1928
What is the name of the man considered the father of FFA?
Henry C. Groseclose
Describe what an udder is
large milk gland with four teats
What 4 states are most beef cattle located in the US? (must have 2 correct states)
Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri,
Give a specific way technology is used in agriculture
gps to drive tractors, drones to monitor herds/land, computer programs for accounting, etc.
What was the FIRST state FFA began in?
Virginia
(it was called the future farmers of Virginia)
What is the name of the association for FORMER members? (members that have graduated)
Alumni
What is a dairy cow?
Cow producing more milk than is needed to feed her calf
What is the average size of a bull?
1500-2000lbs
What are 3 disease classifications?
bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, protozoans, prions
When were girls allowed into the FFA?
1969
What does the code of ethics represent?
FFA view of proper behavior
What is colostrum?
First milk of an animal after giving birth-- rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, fats and antibodies.
What is the world cattle population? (must be within 100,000)
1.3billion
How can you prevent diseases in animals?
maintain a healthy animal, keep a healthy/clean living environment, a healthy diet, limit stress, don't allow overcrowding of animals