TIMELINE
In what year was the National FFA organization established?
1928
How many sub-states are there in the FFA for NY State?
3 (Eastern, Western and Central)
What are the 4 types of FFA membership?
Active, Collegiate, Honorary, Alumni
What is the state mammal of New York?
Beaver
What is the name for the chapter representative at the business session of state convention called?
Delegate
NYS FFA President
Ella Underberg
In what year did the FFA change its name from the Future Farmers of America?
1988
How many FFA districts does New York have?
10
What are the FFA degrees you can get in order?
Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State (Empire), American
What is the state bird of New York?
Eastern bluebird
How many states were represented at the 1st national convention?
18
NYS FFA Vice President
Courtney Taibi
What year were girls allowed to join FFA?
1969
What is the New York State Degree also known as?
Empire
What is the first degree you can get in FFA?
Discovery
What is the state tree of New York?
Sugar Maple
Besides the New York State FFA Convention, what two other locations host New York State Level CDEs?
State Fair and Empire Farm Days
NYS FFA Secretary
Jacob Lucak
What year did New York join the national FFA Organization?
1929
What National FFA “Region” is New York Located in?
Eastern
What degree are freshman eligible to receive?
Greenhand
What is the state fruit of New York?
Apple
If you were working with carnations and daisies, what Career Development Event would you most likely be competing in?
Floriculture
NYS FFA Treasurer
Eric Heath
When did the national convention adopt the official dress code?
1933
New York was the ____ state to join the FFA?
24th
What degree are junior high FFA members eligible for?
Discovery
What significant agricultural waterway is shown on the State flag?
Hudson River
What are the 4 categories of the agriscience fair?
Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Zoology, Botany and Engineering
NYS FFA Sentinel
Kealy Schilde
In what year was the National FFA Creed written?
1928
How much money does New York’s economy generate annually?
$5.4 billion
What is the highest degree that can be earned as an active FFA member?
American
What is the number one industry in New York?
Agriculture
Name 5 CDE competitions held at New York State Convention but not at the District or Sub-State level?
Ag Comm, Ag Ed, Ag Sales, Aquaculture, Discussion Meet, Agribusiness Management, Floriculture, Food Sci, Forestry, Maple, Marketing, Quiz Bowl, Vet Science
NYS FFA Reporter
Elianna Tarrants
In what year was the FFA Creed adopted?
1930
What is the state insect of New York and how is that insect important in agriculture?
The 9-spotted lady bug that eats the harmful aphids off plants
What are the three major divisions of the FFA Program of Activities?
Community Development, Chapter Development, and Student Development
What is New York’s leading agricultural product?
Dairy
List three examples of CDEs?
Ag Sales, Ag Comm, Maple, Quiz Bowl, Floriculture, forestry, Meats Evaluation, Horse Evaluation, Livestock Evaluation, Ag Mechanics
How many National FFA Officers are there?
6
What year were the official FFA colors adopted?
1929
What is the Capital of New York?
Albany
What are the three divisions on the National Chapter applications?
Growing Leaders, building communities, strengthening agriculture
Where does New York rank nationally in dairy production?
4th
What are the three core areas of agricultural education?
FFA, Classroom learning, and SAE
Who is the current National FFA President and what state are they from?
Amara Jackson from Michigan
During what year did the national FFA alumni association form?
1971
What county is the number one milk/dairy producing county in New York State?
Wyoming
Until what age can an FFA member retain FFA membership?
23
Where does New York rank nationally in the production of Maple Syrup?
Second
Is the FFA intracurricular or extracurricular?
Intracurricular
Who is the current New York State FFA President and what is their home chapter?
Ella Underberg from Springville FFA
What year was the name of the FFA magazine changed?
1989
Name 3 schools in NYS that are 2 year Agricultural and Technical Colleges?
SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Canton, SUNY Alfred, SUNY Delhi, SUNY Oswego
What are 4 national ag ed organizations for student membership?
FFA, PAS, Collegiate FFA, and MANNERS
What is one of the two leading Fruit crops in New York?
Apples and grapes
What are the three main kinds of motions in parliamentary procedure?
Privileged, subsidiary, incidental
Who is the current National FFA Advisor?
Dr. Travis Park
What year did the FFA merge with the New Farmers of America?
1965
What is the downstate region near long Island Known for agriculturally?
Grape production
What are the 4 types of SAE?
Placement, Research, Exploratory, Entrepreneurship
New York is ranked first in the Nation in the production of this fall gourd?
Pumpkins
What does 3 Taps of the gavel mean in Parli-Pro?
All Members Stand
Name two offices that are not always recognized by an FFA chapter?
Chaplain and Historian
Public law "___" allows the words "Future Farmers of America" to be used strictly by the National FFA Organization?
Public Law 740
What is the name of the New York FFA Camp and where is it located?
Camp Oswegatchie in Croghan, NY
The mission of the FFA state that FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential in what three ways?
Premier leadership, personal growth, career success
According to the New York State Department of Ag & Markets website, where does New York rank nationally in apple production?
Second
What does 1 tap of the gavel mean in Parli Pro?
Members be seated
What are the colors of the FFA?
National Blue and Corn Gold
What is significant about Public Law 740 passed by US congress in 1950?
Grants FFA a federal charter to be taught in public school by a certified agricultural teacher.
Name 3 campsites found at Camp Oswegatchie.
Rocks, Pioneer, Bullfrogs, Mills, Hemlocks, Deer Point, Electric Point, Beaver Point, Loons, Rivers…
What two flags are needed for an official FFA meeting?
FFA Flag and US flag
What is the New York Land Grant Institution?
Cornell University
Where would we go to compete in the Ag Mechanics CDE?
SUNY Cobleskill
What do the national colors stand for?
Corn Gold – Corn is grown in every state and National blue – the blue fields of our flag