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What year did The Smith Hughes Act establish vocational agriculture courses
1917
Who wrote the official FFA creed
E.M. Tiffany
What does the Rising Sun signify
Progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day
What degree is given to middle schoolers
The discovery degree
What are the official FFA colors
National Blue & Corn gold
What year was the first National Convention held
1928
Who was the first national FFA president
Leslie Applegate
What does Corn signify
Unity because corn is grown in all 50 states
What degree is given to freshman/new FFA members
The Greenhand degree
How many paragraphs are in the official FFA creed
5
When was Future Farmers of America established
November 20th, 1928
Who was the first female to hold a national office
Julie Smiley
What does the plow signify
Labor and tillage of the soil
What degree is given to sophomore/second year FFA members
The chapter degree
Where is National convention held every year
Indianapolis, Indiana
What year was the official FFA creed adopted
1930
Who was the first African American to be elected national FFA president
Corey Flournoy
What does the Eagle signify
Freedom and the ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture
What degree is given to juniors & seniors
The state degree
What is FFA motto
Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve
What year did Harry S. Truman speak at National Convention
1957
Who was the first national NFA president
David Simmons
What does the Owl signify
Wisdom and the knowledge required to be successful
What degree is given out at convention that you earn after graduation
The American degree
How many FFA members are there nationwide
1,027,273