The Creed
Fill in the blank. " I believe in the future f agriculture, with a fait born not of words but of deeds- achievements won by the _____________ generations of agriculturist......."
present and past
Charles Lane
What does 2 taps of the gavel do?
Calls the meeting to order.
1935
What is the act in the 1890s that provided colleges to African Americans (mostly in the south), and many different contributions to the research and teaching of agriculture?
Second Land Grant Act
Fill in the blank. " I believe that to live and work on a good farm , or to be engaged in other agriculture pursuits, is ______________; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life...."
Pleasant as well as challenging
First Advisor for NFA in 1935?
J.R. Thomas
What does 3 taps of the gavel do?
Indicates to all members that they should rise/stand.
When was the First FFA Week celebrated?
1948
What is the act in 1914 that taught the new information learned from research to all people, and made a cooperative extension service which was put in place?
The Smith Lever Act
Fill in the blank. "I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ___________ and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as i can secure......."
Who is the Cofounder of New Farmers of America?
Dr. Harvey Owen Sargent
What is the rule book for parliamentary?
Robert's Rules of Order.
When did FFA open memberships up to females?
1969
What is the act in 1917 that Established Vocational Agriculture classes in high school classes, and taught the new methods of agriculture?
The Smith Hughes Act
Fill in the blank. " I believe in less depends on begging and more power in bargaining; in life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so- ____________; in less need for charity and more of it when need; ......"
For others as well as myself
Who is the First National FFA President from New Jersey?
Leslie Applegate
What does 1 tap of the gavel mean?
Announces the result of a vote, to get attention, or to indicate to the members that they should be seated, ends meeting.
When was the national blue and corn gold get adopted as official FFA colors?
1929
What is the act in 1872 that established experimental stations in states with land grant universities and created new knowledge through systematic process of scientific investigation?
The Hatch Act
Fill in the blank. "I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best tradition of __________ an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task....."
Our national life and that I can exert
Who is the first African American elected to National FFA office in 1973?
Fred McClure
Restores order in the meeting.
When was the National FFA Alumni Association established?
1971
What is the act in 1862 that would teach agriculture and mechanics, and many of the colleges were called "A and M"?
The Land Grant Act