FFA BASICS
What are the two official colors of FFA?
NATIONAL BLUE AND CORN GOLD
Is a majority vote a voice vote or a counting vote?
What are the three pillars of sustainable agriculture?
Environmental, economic, social
What % of the Earth is land AND What % is water?
25% - LAND
75% - WATER
What does CLORPT stand for?
CLIMATE
ORGANISMS
RELIEF
PARENT MATERIAL
TIME
Which part of the FFA emblem represents labor and hard work?
PLOW
What type of vote is required to limit debate or protect member rights?
2/3 Vote
Which pillar focuses on protecting natural resources for future generations?
Environmental
Why is soil considered a valuable natural resource?
It supports plant growth, food production, and ecosystems
Two soils in the same climate differ because one formed from river deposits and the other from glacier material. Which CLORPT factor explains this?
Parent Material
Which symbol on the FFA emblem represents wisdom, and why is it important for members?
The owl; it represents knowledge and wise decision-making
Place the steps of presenting a motion in the correct order.
1) Stand and be recognized by chair
2) State the motion
3) Motion is seconded
4) Chair repeats the motion
Give one example of a practice that supports the economic pillar of sustainability.
Budgeting, efficiency, or profit management
A farmer loses topsoil after heavy rains. Why is this loss considered permanent on a human timescale?
Soil forms extremely slowly compared to how quickly it is lost
What type of erosion removes soil evenly across a field?
Sheet Erosion
A chapter wants to design a logo that symbolizes unity across all states and pride in agriculture. Which emblem part best represents this idea and why?
The ear of corn because it is grown in every state and represents unity
Explain why parliamentary procedure is important for fair decision-making in FFA meetings.
It ensures structure, fairness, majority rule, and protection of minority rights
A farmer rotates crops, protects soil, and pays fair wages but continues to lose profits. Which sustainability pillar is being neglected?
Economic
Explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources and give one agricultural example of each.
Renewable: water
Nonrenewable: fossil fuels,soil
Answers may vary
Why is a grassed waterway considered a permanent erosion control method?
It slows runoff and stabilizes soil using vegetation. Usually in a crop field
Explain how the FFA Creed connects personal responsibility to the future of agriculture.
It emphasizes action, leadership, and commitment to agriculture through deeds, not just words
What motion is used to end a meeting?
Adjourn
Explain why focusing on only one sustainability pillar can cause long-term agricultural failure.
Ignoring any pillar harms the balance needed for long-term success
Explain the difference between hospitable and inhospitable land and give examples of each.
Hospitable land – Good for living, farming, and building
Inhospitable land – Too dry, wet, cold, steep, or rocky to use
Explain how soil conservation supports sustainable agriculture.
Protecting soil ensures long-term productivity, environmental health, and economic stability