Crops and Plants
What part of the plant carries water from the roots to the leaves?
Stem
What is a baby cow called?
Calf
What food group comes from animals that produce milk?
Dairy
What did the letters FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America
What is the main source of all water on Earth?
Precipitation (rain/snow)
What do plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make?
Energy/Food (through Photosynthesis)
What is the main purpose of dairy cattle?
Milk production
What is the process of preserving food by heating it to kill bacteria?
Pasteurization
What year was FFA founded?
1928
What natural resource do farmers use to irrigate crops?
Water
What is the process called when pollen moves from one flower to another?
Pollination
What are pigs raised for?
Pork (meat)
What kind of fabric is made from cotton plants?
Cotton (textile/fabric)
What is the official FFA color along with corn gold?
National Blue
What do we call the practice of protecting soil from erosion?
Conservation
Which crop is used to make vegetable oil and livestock feed?
Soybeans
What animal provides wool?
Sheep
What do we call products made from trees, like paper and lumber?
Forest products
What does the owl on the FFA emblem represent?
Knowledge and wisdom
What is renewable energy that comes from the sun called?
Solar energy
What crop is known as the “King of Grains” and is used in cereal and feed?
Corn
What is the process of removing an animal’s ability to reproduce called?
Castration
What is the process of turning raw farm products into consumer goods called?
Processing
Where is the National FFA Convention held each year?
Indianapolis, Indiana
What gas do trees absorb that helps reduce climate change?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)