FFA History
What color is the official FFA jacket?
National Blue.
What type of gas is commonly paired with oxygen for metal cutting?
Acetylene.
What does SAE stand for?
Supervised Agricultural Experience.
In electrical wiring, what does the color green usually represent?
Ground.
What process do plants use to make food?
Photosynthesis.
What year did FFA become and organization?
1928.
In stick welding, what does SMAW stand for?
Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
What are the FFA colors?
National blue and corn gold?.
What welding process uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode?
TIG Welding (GTAW).
Corn, wheat, and rice are part of what plant group?
Cereal Grain.
What year were women officially allowed to join FFA?
1969.
What shade lens is recommended for most arc welding?
Shade 10–12.
Who is stationed by the plow in FFA meetings?
Vice President.
What tool is used to measure the size of a wrench or bolt head?
Wrench or Socket Gauge.
What nutrient helps plants grow strong roots?
Phosphorus.
Where was the first national FFA convention held?
Kansas City,Missouri.
What welding process uses a continuously fed wire electrode and shielding gas?
MIG welding (GMAW).
What are the three components of the FFA mission?
premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.
What type of current does a car battery supply?
Direct Current (DC) .
What is the male part of a flower called?
The Stamen.
Who was the first national FFA president?
Leslie Applegate.
What does the first two numbers of a welding rod classification (like 7018) represent?
The tensile strength in thousands of PSI (70,000 PSI).
Recite our FFA Matto.
“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and to develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”
What is the most common tractor hitch system used today?
Three-Point Hitch.
What is the scientific name for soybeans?
Glycine max.