FFA
What are the FFA colors?
National Blue & Corn Gold
How many counties are there in Illinois?
102
What are the two types of things that businesses sell? (In other words, businesses either sell a ______ and ________)
Goods and Services
What is the most stolen food in the world?
Cheese
What does SAE stand for?
Supervised Agricultural Experience
What does CDE & LDE stand for?
CDE: Career Development Event
LDE: Leadership Development Event
What state is known for producing the most lettuce?
Arizona and California
What are the three types of businesses?
Wholesaler
Manufacturer
Retailer
What does it mean to be an informed consumer?
To be knowledgeable and aware of the products that you are buying. You see the benefits and potential risks of buying the product.
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
What year was FFA founded?
1928
What state is known for producing bananas?
Hawaii
What are three things that are mandatory to be on a product label?
How fast can a pig run a mile (time or speed)?
10-11 mph
~ 7 minutes
What is recordkeeping?
The systematic documentation of a student's agricultural experience, including hours spent, skills learned, financial transactions, and reflections on outcomes.
How many members are there in Illinois FFA? (The closest number will get the points)
~ 43,000 student members
What is an example of a crop that is grown all over the United States, regardless of climate?
Corn, Wheat, Potatoes, and Hay
What are five of the top nine allergens?
Milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organism
What is the difference between a natural and synthetic fiber?
Natural fibers typically come from plants and animals.
Synthetic fibers are man-made from chemicals.
What are the five symbols that make up the FFA Emblem? (Not what they mean, just what they are)
Corn, Owl, Plow, Rising Sun, and Eagle
What are three different types of breads and what are their origins?
Brioche: France
French: France
Ciabatta: Italy
Foccacia: Italy
Pretzel: Germany
Pita: Greece
Tortilla: Mexico
White: Egypt
What are the four main areas of food science that we covered?
Nutrition, Food Packaging/Safety, Product Development, and Sensory Evaluation
How many people work in agriculture-related jobs in the United States?
~22 million people
How many farms are in Will County? (Closest number will get the points)
780