Farm Facts #1
What is the total expenditures by the U.S Farms (not excluding Alaska and Hawaii) in 2013?
$481.9 Billion
On average one U.S farm feeds 175 people annually. (T or F)
False (169)
Attendance at the national FFA "Victory Convention" is 12,500.
1946
If a meeting ends with a motion still on the table, what happens at the next meeting?
It can be taken from the table as unfinished business
Marty Resendez is the President of the ATAT. (T or F)
True
What were the top 5 Commodity Exports in 2022?
Cotton, Beef and Veal, Dairy Products, Other plant products, broiler meal
How much food do Americans throw away (%) of the food they purchase for at-home consumption?
25%
Photo of American Star Farmer Joe Moore is on the cover of time magazine.
1955
What is the purpose of the motion previous question?
To terminate discussion and secure an immediate vote
in 2025 Texas FFA Membership was 182,936 (T or F)
True
Who is the father of hybrid corn?
George Harrison Shull
What is the average age for beginning farmers?
47 (in business less than 10 years)
FFA sells its one-millionth FFA Jacket
1964
What happens if a motion is NOT taken from the table at the next meeting?
it becomes VOID
Who became the first African- American president of the Texas FFA in 1972?
Fred McClure
Who published a book in 1962, a landmark event in history.
Rachel Carson
How much do farmers and ranchers receive out of every retail dollar spent on food? (On average)
15 Cents
The National FFA Alumni Association is established
1971
During debate, members should be ____________ and should avoid references to others that might be interpreted as personal conflict
courteous
What is the street address of the Texas FFA Leadership Center?
614 East 12th Street
Who are the 10 most influential people in ag history?
George Harrison Shull
Henry A Wallace
Rachel Carson
Robert Fraley
John Deere
Eli Whitney
Cyrus McCormick
George Washington Carver
Norman Borlaug
Fritz Haber
in 2023 how much money worth of American agricultural products were exported around the world?
$174.9 Billion
Food for America Program Launches
1975
What describes a plurality vote?
More votes than any other candidate but less than a majority
How many days does the Texas Legislature meet, affecting the day in the capitol program?
Odd-numbered years