FFA Basics
What are the official FFA colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
What does a veterinarian do?
Provides medical care for animals
What is the main purpose of a tractor on a farm?
To pull equipment and perform farm tasks
What symbol featuring corn appears in the FFA emblem?
An ear of corn
What type of plant produces potatoes?
A tuber-producing plant
What year was FFA founded?
1928
What instrument is used to listen to an animal's heartbeat?
A stethoscope
What should you do before starting a tractor?
Check the area, inspect the tractor, and follow the operator's safety checklist
What two colors are on the official FFA jacket?
National Blue and Corn Gold
What color should a typical market-quality russet potato be?
Brown or russet-colored skin
What is the FFA motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
What is the normal temperature range for a healthy adult dog, approximately?
100–102.5°F
What does the PTO on a tractor stand for?
Power Take-Off
What is the FFA Creed about?
Beliefs in agriculture, hard work, leadership, and the future
What are eyes on a potato?
Buds that can grow into new shoots
What is the highest degree an FFA member can earn?
The American FFA Degree
What tool is used to collect a blood sample from an animal?
A syringe and needle.
What is the main danger of turning a tractor sharply or driving across a steep slope?
The tractor could tip over
In what city was FFA founded?
Kansas City, Missouri
Name one defect judges look for when evaluating potatoes.
Cuts, bruises, greening, decay, or misshapen tubers
What do the letters SAE stand for?
Supervised Agricultural Experience
What is the term for an animal's pulse, breathing rate, and body temperature?
Vital signs
What should you do before getting off a tractor?
Park safely, disengage equipment, set the parking brake, and shut off the engine
What organization merged with FFA in 1965 to create a unified student organization?
New Farmers of America (NFA)
Why is uniformity important when judging a sample of potatoes?
Potatoes that are similar in size, shape, and appearance meet grading expectations more consistently