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Why FFA & FFA History
FFA Firsts
FFA Symbols & Traditions
FFA Membership & Degrees
FFA Activities
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Where & when was the first National FFA Convention held?
Kansas City, MO 1928
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Who was the first National FFA President?
Leslie Applegate
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What are the official FFA colors? List the official colors and give their significance.
National Blue-- blue from the flag that unites the country Corn Gold-- corn grown in all 50 states
100
What is included in FFA dues that are paid?
Local, state, national membership New Horizons magazines Chapter t-shirt
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What is included in FFA official dress-- for men & women, and give 3 events that Official Dress would be needed
FFA Jacket, Scarf/Tie Black Dress Shoes & socks Black Pants/Skirt White Shirt with collar
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2 parts- Why was FFA formed? Where was the first FFA groups formed, and who is the "Father of FFA"
To promote agriculture and develop skills in agriculture First groups in Virginia Henry Groseclose
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Name 3 current Wisconsin State FFA Officers & their office or home chapter
Varies---
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Which officer symbol represents progress and leadership?
Rising sun-- President
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What is the first degree that an FFA member can earn?
Discovery-- grade 7 & 8 Greenhand- grade 9
200
List at least 5 Prairie Farm FFA Chapter Activities
Various!
300
What is the FFA Code of Ethics? Explain what it is and give two items that would be found in it.
Standards for behavior -Respectful attitudes, gracious in winning and defeat
300
Who are 4 Prairie Farm FFA Officers? Give their name & office
Emily Michaela Rebecca Mandy Megan Ashley Mitchell Katie Nicole
300
Why is the ear of corn used in the FFA emblem? Which officer has this station?
Corn is grown across the US-- a common agriculture interest Secretary
300
List the degrees of membership IN ORDER of how they are received
Discovery Greenhand Chapter State American
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List & describe 3 leadership conferences you could participate in above the chapter level.
SLW Halftime 212/360 EDGE Farm Forum Co-ops Yes
400
When was the Smith- Huges act passed? Why was it important?
1917 Established vocational (now Career & Technical) classes in high schools
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What significant event in FFA membership happened in 1965?
Merger with the NFA-- New Farmers of America
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What does the plow in the emblem represent? What officer is at this station?
Labor & tillage of the soil--- need to work to accomplish things Vice President
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What are the different KINDS of FFA membership?
Active- MS & HS Collegiate- Continue with college Alumni- supporter - Honorary- awarded for outstanding service
400
What is the name of the FFA Award area that is based students' SAE projects? Give at least 2 areas that could be awarded
Proficiency Awards & State or American Degrees Various!
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What was the importance of the Smith-Hughes Act? When was it passed?
Created vocational (now Career & Technical Education) in high schools. Passed in 1917.
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What was the signficant membership change in 1969?
Girls were officially allowed to join FFA.
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Which officer is stationed at the door and assists the president in maintaining order?
Sentinel
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Who can join the FFA Alumni?
Anyone with an interest in supporting FFA-- do NOT have to be a former member
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What does the abbreviation CDE stand for? Give examples of at least 3 types of these contests.
Career Development Events -Various!