Facts
What does FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America OR The National FFA Organization
What are the National FFA colors? (Be specific)
National Blue & Corn Gold
What conference held in Wyoming is for first year and freshman FFA members?
FIRE conference
Tests students mechanic & technical skills.
AG Technology & Mechanics
Recite the first paragraph of the FFA Creed from memory.
I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words but of deeds, achievements won by past and present generations of agriculturists, in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
The average U.S. farmer feeds ___ many people each year.
166
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
Where is National FFA Convention held?
Indianapolis, IN
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
Where is State FFA Convention held?
Cheyenne, WY
Test student's knowledge about plants and bugs.
Agronomy
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 in April, STATE level competitions are held here. New state officers are also elected.
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 was the first National FFA President from Wyoming?
What year was FFA established?
1928
Where is the Wyoming State Fair held?
Douglas, WY
Prepares students for careers in marketing products and building rapport with customers.
Teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate their knowledge of basic parliamentary law & procedures.
Parliamentary Procedure