Livestock
For what animal is the process of giving birth called "farrowing"?
Pigs
A _____________ does NOT have to be present in order for a hen to produce an egg.
Rooster
Who is the O'Neill FFA President?
Taya Rainforth
What is the name of the male whale who killed two of his trainers?
Tilikum
What does "FFA" stand for?
Nothing--Is simply now called "The National FFA Organization"
A ___________ is defined as a group of animals of the same species that share similar physical characteristics
Breed
This is the breed of chicken produced for meat.
Broiler
When is National FFA Week?
February 23rd-29th
Who won the lawsuit against Sea World, which resulted in trainers no longer being allowed in the water with the whales?
OSHA
In what year were women allowed to join FFA?
1969
What is the ideal market weight of a hog?
230 pounds
List three examples of poultry aside from chickens.
Turkeys, geese, ducks, quail, pheasants, etc.
Name one O'Neill FFA member who was a district champion of an FFA contest this year.
Taya Rainforth, Berren Strope, Alyssa Moser, Tucker Stagemeyer, Ty Rainforth, Carter Hickey
What are the names of the two female trainers that were killed by a specific Sea World whale?
Keltie Burns, Dawn Branchea
Which symbol on the FFA emblem represents "Progress"
The rising sun
Mutton
The average layer produces about _______ eggs per year.
250
How many officers are on the O'Neill FFA Officer team? And of those, how many are girls?
8, 7
While not directly abusing its whales, Sea World is not satisfying animal welfare requirements. Give three examples in which animal welfare standards were not met.
Not enough space, not good enough nutrition (floppy dorsal fin), taking calves away, were forced into unnatural groups, isolation, etc.
What are the official FFA colors?
National blue, corn gold
Offspring of cross-bred animals typically out-perform both of their purebred parents. What is this called?
Heterosis or Hybrid Vigor
What environmental factor affects the frequency at which chickens lay eggs?
Sunlight
Will accept: Livestock Judging, Range Judging, or Ag Demonstration
Whales are not the only animals that suffer for the sake of entertainment. Circus animals suffer as well. As of the last few years, which animal is no longer allowed to perform in U.S. circuses?
Elephants
FFA has two major "categories" of contests: LDE's, and CDE's. What do these letters stand for?
Leadership Development Events
Career Development Events