FFA/SAE
What is FFA?
The nation's largest youth ran leadership organization, that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
What are the 3 basic needs of humans?
Food/Water, Shelter, Clothing
List at least 3 basic needs of animals
Food, Water, Shelter, Vet Care
What is the purpose of the flower?
Pollination (attract pollinators)
Name a career you could have working with animals
Could include; Vet, Vet Tech, Animal Genetic Scientists, Animal Nutritionist, Pharmaceutical Rep, Groomer, Pet Behavior/Obedience trainer, Rancher...
Give an example of a placement SAE.
Answer may vary, but could include Runnings, McDonalds, working for parents/guardians, Tersteeg's, volunteering at the animal shelter, etc...
List 3 examples of a commodity.
Examples: corn, beef, eggs, chicken, peas, carrots, pork, soybeans, beets, cotton...
A female bovine that has given birth to a calf.
A cow
What are the 4 parts of a plant?
Root, Stem, Leaves, Flower
List 3 ag classes you could take at RVHS next year?
Small Animal Care, Animal Science, Vet Science, Intro to Ag, Horticulture, Ag Leadership, Small Engines, Welding, Carpentry, Wildlife Management, Intro to Business (more options may be coming soon)
Who is the Redwood Valley FFA President this year?
Jaydon Estebo
Is food in the US expensive or inexpensive? Why
Inexpensive because we grow a lot of our food right here in the US and do not have to import too much
A animal that has 4 chambered stomach.
A ruminant animal
Give an example of a vegetable we eat that is a stem.
Celery, Rhubarb, asparagus...
What is important to think about when selecting a career?
Are you going to be passionate about your career?
Will you like the job?
Is there a need for the job?
Will you be paid enough for your desired lifestyle?
Is the job offered in a location that you want to live?
What is the award that students can apply for to compete against other students with their SAE projects?
Proficiency Award
What industry is responsible for preparing (washing/mixing/packaging) a commodity for consumers use?
Ag Processing
A organ found in the nervous system
Describe what germination is.
Process of the plant seed sprouting and forming roots, stem, leaves.
What is one Ag/Food related major at SMSU?
Ag. Ed, Ag Solutions, Agronomy, Ag Business, Ag Communications/Leadership, Culinology, Hospitality Management
Who from Redwood Valley won a silver ranking at the 2020 National FFA convention for her SAE project?
Hannah Clennon
Minnesota is the top producing state of this commodity.
What is sweetcorn and/or turkeys.
Caprine is the species name of what animal?
What is goat.
The male part of the flower is called.
Stamen
List 2 different pathways we have in Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources
Animal Systems, Plant Systems, Power Structure Technical Systems, Biotechnology, Natural Resources, Environmental Systems, AgBusiness, Food Products and Processing, Agricultural Education