FFA History
What year was the National FFA Organization founded?
1928
What symbol on the FFA emblem represents labor and tillage of the soil?
The plow
Who was the first National FFA president from New York?
Leslie Applegate
How many members are in the Glades Day School FFA chapter?
72
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
Who helped establish the National FFA Organization in 1928?
Henry Groseclose
What does the eagle on the FFA emblem symbolize?
Freedom
Who was the first National FFA president from California?
Jimmy Williams
What leadership position represents the head student officer of GDS FFA?
Chapter President
The FFA Creed has how many paragraphs?
Five
What event took place in 1965 that changed FFA membership?
The New Farmers of America merged with FFA
What does the owl on the FFA emblem represent?
Wisdom and knowledge
Who was the first female National FFA Officer?
Julie Smiley
What does the corn symbol on the FFA emblem represent?
Unity (corn grows in all states)
What does the phrase “a faith born not of words but of deeds” mean?
Taking action to prove your faith
How many delegates attended the first National FFA Convention?
33
What does the rising sun on the FFA emblem symbolize?
Progress and a new era in agriculture
Where is the National FFA headquarters located today?
Indianapolis, Indiana
What does the plow symbolize on the FFA emblem?
Labor and tillage of the soil
What does the FFA Creed focus on overall?
Belief in agriculture, leadership, and hard work
What was the original name of the official FFA magazine?
The Future Farmer
What do the official FFA colors represent?
The Future of agriculture
In what year was the National FFA Organization officially established?
1928
Name two symbols found on the FFA emblem.
Corn, rising sun, owl, plow (any two)
Which paragraph of the FFA Creed discusses personal responsibility and action?
Paragraph 1