Basic Knowledge
What did FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America
Who runs FFA meetings?
FFA officers
What must girls wear for official dress?
White collared dress shirt, black shirt&stockings/dress pants, black close-toed shoes, FFA Jacket, FFA Scarf
When was FFA started?
1928
How many symbols are found in the FFA emblem?
5
What is the updated name of our student organization?
National FFA Organization
Where is Virginia State Convention held?
Virginia Tech.
What must boys wear for official dress?
White collared dress shirt, black dress pants, black socks, black closed toe shoes, FFA Jacket, FFA tie
In what year was the present official dress adopted?
1976
What does the rising sun mean in FFA?
A new day in Ag
What are the official FFA colors?
Corn Gold and National Blue
What does one tap of the gavel mean ?
Sit/Ending of a meeting
How many pins may be worn on the FFA Jacket?
What year were girl allowed into FFA
1969
What words/phrases are on the FFA emblem?
Agricultural Education and FFA
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
What does three taps of the gravel mean?
Stand
What are the three pins that can be worn on the FFA Jacket?
Highest degree, highest office, highest award
What year was the official dress adopted?
1976
Name the five symbols in the emblem
Cross-section of corn (unity), rising sun (progress),The plow (labor),the owl (wisdom),the eagle (freedom)
What is the official name of the FFA Magazine?
FFA New Horizions
Where is National Convention held?
Indianapolis, Indiana
What officer wears just the emblem on their jacket?
National officers
What year were vo-ag classes started?
1917
Who created the FFA emblem?
Henry Groseclose and R.W. Cline