FFA History
1928
In what month does the Iowa FFA state convention usually take place?
April
What does CDE stand for?
Career Development Event
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
What does each paragraph of the FFA creed start with?
In what year did the first female member join the FFA?
1969
Where is the FFA Enrichment Center?
Ankeny
In this event, students identify various breeds of livestock and demonstrate their understanding of animal care.
Livestock Evaluation CDE
What are the two main contests primarily available for middle school?
Ag Impact and Ag CSI
What is FFA's official motto?
"Learning to do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve"
Which state was the first to have a chartered FFA chapter?
Virginia
What year did Iowa FFA hold its first state convention?
1930
This event challenges students to identify trees, plants, and wildlife found in agricultural and natural environments.
Forestry CDE
In the Parliamentary Procedure event, how many members are typically on a team?
6 Members
What are the official colors of the FFA?
National Blue and Corn Gold
Which city hosted the first National FFA Convention where members gathered nationwide in 1928?
Kansas City
How many FFA subdistricts are there in Iowa?
21
What is different about the Vet Science CDE than the others?
It is fully virtual.
What is the maximum time allowed for a participant to present in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking contest?
7 minutes (with a 30-second grace period)
What does the rising sun symbolize in the FFA emblem?
1. Progress
2. Promise of a new day in agriculture
In 1935, what group of young people in agriculture was added to the FFA?
NFA (New Farmers of America)
How many active members were in the Iowa FFA Association during its first year in 1928?
1,000 Active Members
When does the Floriculture CDE take place?
June
In what year did the first-ever National Leadership Development Events (LDEs) take place?
1928
What are the five degrees of membership in the FFA?
Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State, American