What is FFA
What locations is FFA Present?
In All 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands
When is FFA Week?
The week of February 20
Symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil
Plow
Future Farmers of America was established
1928
The creed was written by?
E.M Tiffany
A written statement of beliefs
To tuck the metal handle of the zipper under the seams of your zipper
The number of FFA members across the nation
800,000+
What does the FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America
Symbolizes freedom
The Eagle
Girls were allowed to join FFA
1969
The two words that start each paragraph of the creed?
I Believe
The year FFA official dress was adopted
1933
Name three of the pathways offered
Ag Power, Equine Studies, Pre-Vet, Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Natural Resources
Grade levels that students are able to be active FFA members in Melrose Schools?
7-12
FFA Motto
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
Symbolizes knowledge and wisdom
The Owl
The New Farmers of America merged with the Future Farmers of America
1965
I believe in _____________ ____________ on begging and more power in gargaining.
less dependence
What is the Highest Degree attainable in the FFA Program?
American Degree
What type of shoes are required for males and females?
Black closed-toe and heel shoes
What are the three closest FFA Chapters to Melrose?
Floyd, Clovis and Ft. Sumner
What state was the FFA Jacket originally made
Ohio
Symbolizes progress and promise
The Sun
The Future Farmers of America is changed to the National FFA Organization
1988
Which paragraph talks about our best traditions?
Fifth
Name five of the six constitutional officers in FFA
President, Vice pres, Secretary, Treasurer, Sentinel, Reporter
What type of shirt is specified to be worn under the jacket?
A white button-up
What is the name for a local branch of an organization
Chapter
What are the Official FFA Colors
National Blue and Corn Gold
Symbolizes common agriculture interest
The Ear of corn
The official colors were adopted
1929
The creed has how many paragraphs?
5 paragraphs
What is the name of the National FFA Officer from New Mexico?
Emily Gossett from the Silver City FFA Chapter
How the FFA jacket should be worn
Clean and professionally - ZIPPED TO THE TOP
When was our local FFA Chapter founded?
Melrose 1929
Where was the first National Convention held?
Kansas City, Missouri
What does the Owl Represent?
Wisdom
What year was the first African American national officer elected?
1973
When was the creed adopted?
3rd National Convention
Who was the first United States president to speak at a national FFA convention?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Why does the FFA have an official dress?
Allows members from all over the United States to be unified when participating in various FFA events