Facts
What does FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America OR The National FFA
What are the National FFA colors? (Be specific)
National Blue & Corn Gold
Conference where you learn about cooperatives and how to run your own store. HINT: rhymes with rice!
VICE
Tests students mechanic & technical skills.
AG Technology & Mechanics
Recite the FFA Creed from memory & answer questions about its meaning & purpose.
Creed Speaking
The average U.S. farmer feeds ___ many people each year.
166
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
Where the second place teams in Virginia get to compete. (Hint: in Massachusetts)
The Big E
Evaluate & rank horses based on breed characteristics, conformation, & performance.
Horse evaluation
Submit a resume, complete job applications, & participate in mock interviews with a panel of possible employers.
What crop is grown in all 50 states?
Corn
Who is the ONLY U.S. President to be an FFA member?
Jimmy Carter
Leadership conference that takes place in Washington D.C.
Washington Leadership Conference (WLC)
Test student's knowledge about trees.
Write & deliver a 6-8 minute speech about an ag-related topic, followed by 5 minutes of questions.
Prepared Public Speaking
What is the average age of the American farmer?
57
What year was the Smith-Hughes Act established?
1917
Takes place every year at the end of June, STATE level competitions are held here. New state officers are also elected. (Usually held at Virginia Tech)
State Convention
Rank breeding & market classes of beef, sheep, & swine.
Livestock evaluation
30 minutes of preparation time to form a 4-6 minute speech on one of 3 ag-related topics, followed by 5 minutes of questions.
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Who is the current National FFA President OR where is she from?
Amara Jackson - Michigan
What year was FFA established?
1928
Takes place in Indianapolis in October, NATIONAL level competitions are held here.
National Convention
Agricultural Communications
Teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate their knowledge of basic parliamentary law & procedures.
Parliamentary Procedure