Extemp
Talk about different breeds of cows for 30 seconds
Talk about what FFA is for 30 seconds
a national and intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership
what is the Extemp Speaking competition?
get 3 topics to choose from and 30 minutes to prepare a 4-6 minute speech and perform in front of judges
What is the name of a young male cow?
Steer
Where is National Convention held?
Indianapolis, Indiana
Talk about the different future careers that the agriculture field offers for 35 seconds.
Farmer, vet, teacher, sales, etc.
Talk about the 3 parts of the FFA model for 35 seconds.
Classes, FFA, and SAE
What is the ritual speaking competition?
An officer team performing opening and closing ceremonies in front of a panel of judges
What type of farming involves no chemicals?
Organic Farming
What year was the National FFA Organization founded?
1928
Talk about different farm animals and their uses for 40 seconds.
cows - meat, milk, hides. chickens - meat. sheep - meat, milk, hides. horses - labor. etc.
Talk about different competitions through FFA for 40 seconds.
Entomology, Landscape, Milk Quality, Livestock Judging, Poultry, Dairy Cattle, Prepared Public Speaking, Meats, etc.
What is the Parliamentary Procedure speaking competition?
1. Written Exam
2. 11 minute presentation of the procedure
3. Oral Questions
4. Practicums
What crop is grown in all 50 states?
Corn
How do you become a chapter officer?
Show interest and participation throughout the year, then prepare and interview at the end of the year and get positions get announced at the chapter banquet
Talk about the plant life cycle for 45 seconds
seed -> sprout -> seedling -> plant
talk about dairy cows for 45 seconds
average life span 4-6 years, most common breed is Holstein but others include jersey and brown swiss, on average produce 6-7 gallons of milk a day, aspects of judging and the competition
What is the discussion meet speaking competition?
Debate-style discussion between 4-6 members for 15 minutes over an agricultural topic
What is the leading animal industry in America?
Cattle production
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
climate change, supply and demand from increased population, inflation
Talk about FFA for 1 minute
national student organization rooted in agriculture, all the competitions hosted, classes offered, SAEs, officer positions
Name 5 LDE competitions
Prepared Public Speaking, Creed speaking, Ritual, Parlaw, Discussion Meet, Extemp Speaking
What animal does mutton come from?
Lamb
What are the 7 officer positions?
President, Vice President, Sentinel, Secretary, Reporter, Treasurer, Advisor