food
Today, one US farmer produces enough food for more than..
144 People or more
Animal Terminology. What is the correct term for the offspring from a goat?
kids
What very common tool is used to grip wood, metal, plastic, and other materials?
Pliers
What do the letters CED stand for?
Career Development Event
The official colors of the National FFA are..
National Blue and Corn Gold
For every dollar spent on food, what percentage of that dollar is returned to the producer?
15.4 cents
Animal Identification What is the primary method of permanent identification used on pigs?
Ear Notching
Sledge, claw, peen, and non-marring are examples of what type of tool?
Hammer(s)
What does two taps of the gravel mean?
The meeting will come to order, members should sit if standing, members should be quiet except when recognized.
What do the letters SAE stand for in Ag/FFA?
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
Asparagus, beans and other leafy vegetables should be stored…
In a cool, dark and damp (high humidity) place (environment) and ventilated.
Animal Terminology. What is the correct term for a castrated male bovine (cattle)?
Steer
What is an adjustable wrench used for? (crescent wrench)
Turning various sizes nuts and bolts.
How many taps of the gavel are used to call an FFA meeting to order?
Two or a rapid succession of taps.
The official salute of the FFA is..
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
Which food preservation technique removes moisture by using heat?
Dehydration
What is the name of the class of animals that have a stomach with four compartments?
Ruminants
The best and most common way to classify a hand tool is..
By how the tool is used
The type of SAE that is related to ownership is called..
Entrepreneurship
On the FFA emblem. Corn represents..
Our national unity and common interest in agriscience because corn is grown in every state.
Why are imported fruits and vegetables often subjected to radiation when they enter the United States?
To protect against food borne illnesses
Crossbreeding.
What traits were given to English breeds by crossbreeding with the Brahman cattle from India
Disease resistance, heat tolerance and parasite resistance.
A round device attached to a shaft and driven by a belt is known as what?
A pulley
The U.S. standard unit of measurement when measuring the length of a piece of wood is..
Inch
Who is responsible for taking notes during an FFA meeting and converting those notes to minutes of the meeting?
The Secretary