FFA History
In what year was the Future Farmers of America founded?
1928
What is the process by which plants make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
What is the term for a female cow that has not yet had a calf?
Heifer
Which crop is grown in all 50 states?
Corn
What is the symbol of the FFA's official emblem that represents agriculture's foundation?
The plow
Who was the first female national president of the FFA?
Jan Eberly
What is the most common type of soil used for farming?
Loam
What is the primary source of protein in a chicken's diet?
Soybean meal
Which plant is grown primarily for its oil, used in cooking and industry?
Soybean
What is the name of the highest degree a member can earn in FFA?
The American FFA Degree
The official FFA jacket was introduced in which decade?
The 1930s
What is the term for the practice of growing different crops in the same field each year to maintain soil health?
Crop rotation
Which breed of sheep is commonly raised for its fine wool?
Merino
What type of crop is grown primarily to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation?
Legumes
What leadership role is responsible for overseeing chapter meetings in FFA?
The President
Where was the first national FFA convention held?
Kansas City, Missouri
What is the primary purpose of a tractor on a farm?
To plowing and plant crops
What is the term for the practice of artificially inseminating a cow to produce offspring?
Artificial Insemination (AI)
Which fruit tree is most commonly associated with cider production?
Apple tree
Which FFA event focuses on public speaking skills in agricultural topics?
The FFA Creed Speaking Contest
What organization was formed to help create the FFA?
The National Vocational Education Act (Smith-Hughes Act)
Which U.S. state is known as the "breadbasket of the world" due to its large-scale wheat production?
Kansas
What is the primary purpose of the "Farrow to Finish" system in pork production?
Raising pigs from birth to market weight
What is the name of the process that involves removing the husk from rice?
Milling
Which FFA event focuses on evaluating livestock and other agricultural products?
Livestock Judging