4-H
The 4 H's
Head, Heart, Hands, Health
Illinois is A leading producer in these 3 products
Soybeans, Corn, Swine
Oldest County Fair in Illinois
Macoupin County Fair
It was established in 1852 making it the oldest
Crop most used for livestock feed
Corn
The official name of the FFA
The National FFA Organization
The year was 4-H founded
1902
T/F- Illinois is ranked 2nd in corn production
TRUE
Macoupin County has over _______ farm
1,000
This farm animal has over 200 different distinct noises they make for communication
Chickens
How old is the National FFA Organization
(Hint: EST. 1928)
95 years
The town and county where 4-H all began in Illinois
Palmyra, Macoupin County
90%
Macoupin county is number one in this livestock production
Swine
Macoupin County has over 35,000 pigs
Worlds most consumed meat
Pork
1/3 of all meat consumed
The FFA colors
(Be specific)
National Blue and Corn Gold
The 4-H slogan
"To make the Best Better"
Average amount of people that each Illinois farmer feeds
156 people
What town is the County seat for Macoupin County
Carlinville
The first known livestock animal
(1 of 2)
Sheep and Goats
First livestock to have been domesticated at about the same time
FFA Motto
Learning to do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.
The 4-H pledge
"I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world."
Illinois is THE leading producer in this specialty crop
PUMPKINS
Name 3 Ag businesses in Macoupin County
Prairie Farms, Sloan Implement, Macoupin County Farm Bureau, M&M services, Sievers Equipment, or FS.
Eggs produced by Illinois poultry producers each year
(Hint: Millions)
1.4 Million
The year females gained full membership privileges
1969