FFA History
In what year was the FFA founded?
1928
Who is stationed by the plow?
Vice President
What is the highest FFA degree a member can earn?
American FFA Degree
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
What is the number one agricultural product in the United States?
Cattle and calves
Where was the first National FFA Convention held?
Kansas City, Missouri
What does the rising sun symbolize?
Progress and a new day in agriculture
What competition tests knowledge of crops, soils, and agronomy?
Agronomy CDE (Career Development Event)
How many paragraphs are in the FFA Creed?
Five
What percentage of U.S. farms are family-owned?
About 98%
What year were women allowed to join the FFA?
1969
Who is stationed by the door?
Sentinel
What event brings FFA members from across the country together annually?
National FFA Convention & Expo
What are the first three words of the FFA Creed?
"I believe in"
What crop covers the most acres in the United States?
Corn
What act established vocational agriculture classes in schools?
Smith-Hughes Act of 1917
What symbol represents unity on the FFA emblem?
The cross section of the ear of corn
What type of program allows members to gain hands-on work experience?
SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience)
What paragraph mentions "leadership from ourselves and respect from others"?
The fourth paragraph
What U.S. state produces the most milk?
California
What year did FFA officially change its name to the National FFA Organization?
1988
Who presides over meetings according to parliamentary procedure?
The President
What is the name of the award recognizing outstanding SAE programs?
Proficiency Award
When was the FFA Creed adopted?
1930
What is the top agricultural export of the United States?
Soybeans