FFA Facts
What do the letters FFA originally stand for?
Future Farmers of America
What breed of beef cattle is known for its black hide and strong marbling traits?
Angus
What process do plants use to turn CO2 to O2?
Photosynthesis
What does MIG stand for in welding?
Metal Inert Gas
What does GPS stand for in precision agriculture?
Global Positioning System
What is the highest grade you can receive on an assignment if it is not turned in on the due date?
80%
What is Ms. H's favorite snack during fairtime?
Kitkat, corndog, cotton candy
What are the official FFA colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
What is the term for animals that chew cud?
Ruminants
What part of the plant absorbs water?
Roots
What type of current is used in SMAW (stick welding)?
AC/DC
What branch of agriculture deals with insects?
Entomology
Drinks are acceptable, ____ is not.
food/snacks
What was Ms. H's first job?
Gas station
What animal appears on the FFA emblem?
Owl/eagle
Which stomach compartment absorbs most water in cattle?
Omasum
What nutrient helps plants stay green?
Nitrogen
Why is galvanized metal dangerous to weld without proper ventilation?
releases toxic zinc fumes
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organism
____ are to be completed every day at the beginning of class, then turned in at the end of the week.
Bell Ringers
Favorite farm animal?
Cow....
Daily double if you can guess favorite animal!
What does SAE stand for?
Supervised Agriculture Experience
Name a breed of chicken.
Daily Double!
What is the term for moving a plant into a larger container?
Transplanting
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What ag product is MO's number 1 commodity?
Cattle
"(Class Name) pause" means what?
You stop talking/moving and you listen to Ms. H
What would Ms. H's walk-up song be?
SCHOOL APPROPRIATE
No wrong answers, all points to teams that answer
What year was FFA founded?
1928
What hormone is primarily responsible for milk letdown in dairy cattle?
Oxytocin
Name two of MO's top 2 crops.
Corn, soybeans, rice, cotton, wheat
What tool is commonly used to measure length?
Tape Measure
What is the world’s most widely grown crop by acreage?
Wheat
SAFETY GLASSES
What CDE teams did I compete on in high school?
Livestock and Entomology