FFA Facts 1
What are the 3 components/circles in the agriculture education program?
Classroom/Laboratory Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), and Student Leadership Organizations (FFA)
What are the official FFA colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
What is the FFA salute known as?
The Pledge of Allegiance
+200 if you can recite the Pledge of Allegiance (must be word for word)
What is the significance of the owl on the emblem?
symbolizes knowledge and wisdom
What year was the FFA founded?
1928
What does SAE stand for?
Supervised Agriculture Experience
Who wrote the FFA creed?
Which degree is the one that first year ag students may earn?
Greenhand
What is the significance of the cross section of the ear of corn?
symbolizes unity, as corn is grown in every state
When was the Shoemaker FFA chartered?
2005
List the 4 degrees you can receive in the FFA?
Greenhand
Chapter
Lonestar
American
What is the name of the official FFA magazine?
New Horizons
What is the official dress for FFA members?
blue FFA jacket zipped to the top, a white collared shirt or blouse, an official FFA tie or scarf, black slacks or a skirt, black dress shoes with closed heels and toes, and black nylons (for skirt wear)
What are the 6 parts of the emblem?
the cross-section of an ear of corn, the rising sun, progress, the plow, the owl, the eagle, and the words "Agricultural Education" and "FFA".
What did the Smith Hughes Act do?
provides federal support for vocational education in general, but vocational agriculture in particular (basically created the agriculture education program)
+200 if you can tell me when the Act was established
What Area do we belong in?
Area 12
+300 if you can tell me how many areas are in our state?
Where is the National FFA Convention held?
Indianapolis
+200 if you can tell me city and state
When was the official jacket adopted by the FFA?
1933
What are the duties of the FFA Reporter?
- Coordinate and share information
- Document Chapter activities
- Promote the FFA story
When did the NFA and the FFA merge?
1965
+200 What does the NFA stand for?
+200 What year was the NFA founded?
+300 What was the NFA?
What is the part in Opening/Closing ceremonies that is said in unison?+300 (this one is hard)
To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess
What is the FFA Motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
What are the 3 medals that you can wear on your FFA jacket?
highest degree earned, highest office held, and highest award earned
What are 3 Duties of the FFA Sentinel?
- Maintain order
- Prepare and care for the meeting room and paraphernalia
- Welcome guests and assist with ceremonies
What year were females first allowed in the FFA?
1969