FFA History
FFA Symbols and Emblem
Degrees of FFA
SAE
CDE's and LDE's
100

In what year was the National FFA Organization founded?

1928

100

What two colors make up the official FFA colors?

National blue and Corn gold

100

What is the first degree a high school student earns in FFA?

Greenhand

100

What does SAE stand for?

Supervised Agricultural Experience

100

Which CDE includes meat identification, grading, and retail cut evaluation?

Meats Judging

200

What year did the Future Farmers of America officially change its name to the National FFA Organization? 

1988

200

What animal on the FFA emblem represents unity?

Eagle

200

What is the highest degree an FFA member can earn?

American FFA Degree

200

Which type of SAE involves owning and operating an agricultural business?

Entrepreneurship SAE

200

What does LDE mean?

Leadership Development Event

300

What city hosted the first National FFA Convention

Kansas City, MO

300

How many total symbols are on the FFA emblem?

5

300

What degree is represented by a gold pin?

State FFA Degree

300

What does SOE stand for?

Supervised Occupational Experience

300

What LDE focuses on writing and delivering a speech?

Public Speaking

400

Who was the first National FFA President?

Leslie Applegate

400

What does the owl mean on the FFA emblem?

Wisdom

400

What is the minimum money investment required for the State FFA Degree?

$1,000

400

What SAE category focuses on learning skills through employment?

Placement SAE

400

Which CDE tests knowledge of plant identification  and production? 

Floriculture CDE

500

What organization merged with the FFA in 1965 to expand membership opportunities?

New Farmers of America (NFA)

500

Why is the Sentinel stationed by the door?

To welcome new members and keep the meeting room comfortable. 

500

What is the minimum money investment or earnings requirement for the American FFA Degree?

$10,000

500

What SAE category involves conducting original scientific investigations?  

Research SAE

500

What CDE was most recently added to the National- level CDE's?

Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems