History & Economy
What metal revolutionized Agriculture?
Iron
When discharging a fire extinguisher, how far away should you be positioned form the fire?
6-10 Feet
Approximately how many grams are equal to one pound?
454
The buildup of heat caused by radiant energy being trapped in the earth’s atmosphere is
known as what?
Grrenhouse Effect
What is the series of processes in which light energy is converted into simple sugar called?
Photosynthesis
What is the name of the class of animals that have a stomach with four compartments?
Ruminant
When gripping wood, metal or plastic what type of tool would you use?
Pliers
A student who’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) involves owning their own herd of
cattle has what type of SAE?
Entrepreneurship
What does one tap of the gavel mean?
Sit down or adjourn an item of business, meeting, or vote
Why are imported fruits and vegetables often subjected to radiation when they enter the United States?
kills or sterilizes pests, preventing new bugs from infecting crops.
For every dollar spent on food, what percent of that dollar is returned to the producer?
12%
What is another term for the trade name of a pesticide?
Common Name
What is mitosis?
Cell Regeneration
Air is what percent oxygen?
21%
What do the three numbers found on a fertilizer label represent?
Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium
Where is an intramuscular injection made?
Into the muscle
What is the U.S. standard unit of measurement when measuring the length of a piece of wood?
Feet
What are the three parts of a speech and why are they important?
Intro - gives importance to your speech
Body - main part of speech/gives information
Conclusion - summarizes
What are the degrees of the FFA in order?
Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State, American
Which food preservation technique removes moisture by using heat?
Dehydrating
The first commercial food product developed from gene
splicing
Flavr Savr Tomatoes
What is Red
Danger
What are the steps of the Scientific Method?
1 Observation
2 Question
3 Hypothesis
4 Test
5 Data
6 Conclusion
Alternating the species of crop grown in a field by growing season
Crop Rotation
What type of pesticide is used to kill insects?
Insecticides
What is the difference between animal welfare and animal rights?
Animal Welfare: Treating animals humanely, but able to use them for food and biproducts
Animal Rights: Animals have the same rights as humans and cannot be used for meat, companionship, etc.
What is the U.S. standard unit of measurement when measuring the nails?
English Penny
A student who’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) involves interning at a veterinary clinic?
Unpaid Placement
The FFA Colors
National Blue and Corn Gold
Which food preservation technique uses vinegar based brines?
Pickling
transgenic frequently is used to refer to any genetic modification. One example of a transgenic GMO is ____ which was developed to produce its own insecticide.
BT Corn
What is BLue
information
What type of breeding involves choosing specific parents to desirable characteristics in the
offspring?
Selective Breeding
Air is what percent nitrogen
78%
WHat are the parts of a plant and their purpose?
Roots: Anchor
Stem: Support & nutrient transport
Leaf: Photosynthesis
Flower: Attract Pollinators
Fruit: Reproduction/Seeds
What is an immature female Bovine (cattle), Equine (horse), Porcine (pig), Galine (chicken)?
Heifer, Filly, Gilt and Pullet
What piece of machinery did john deere invent?
Steel moldboard plow
A student who’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) involves experimenting with harvesting equipment efficiency?
Research
The proper method for running a meeting
Parliamentary Procedure
What is the food danger zone?
40-140 degrees
The first Genetically Modified Product (not crop)
Insulin
What is an SMV?
Slow Moving Vehicle Sign used on tractors and farm equipment.
3 main types of grafting
Tissue culture
Air layering
Tbudding
What agency regulates the environment (full name)
Environmental Protection AGency
How many soil classes are there and which is the best for cultivation?
8 classes total, soil class 1 has least requirements
What is the meat from:
1) Cattle
2) Pigs
3) Young sheep
4) Mature Sheep
5) Goats
1. Beef
2. Pork
3. Lamb
4. Mutton
5. Chevon
The joining of two metals using heat
Welding
What invention in the 1880s expanded the beef industry by allowing meat to be transported across the country and stored for extended periods?
Refridgerated Trucks
What are the 6 symbols of the FFA emblem and what do they represent?
Eagle- Freedom/America
Owl- Knowledge and Wisdom
Corn- Unity (all 50 states)
Plow- Labor (hard work)
Words- AG ED in Classrooms/FFA Programs
Rising Sun- New day/Progress
How should meat be stored and thawed
Freezer (stored) Bottom front shelf or microwave