Farm Facts
Navy
What is the first main phase of the farm bill process called?
Reauthorization
To earn the State FFA degree, one must have participated in at least ___ hours of community service, within at least ____ different community service activities.
25, 2
Junior membership, initiated in _____, is a feature unique to Texas.
1987
During an FFA meeting, the closing ceremonies should be performed because adjourning affects only the _____ ______.
business session
Over ___ breeds of cattle are produced in the United States all of which add to the hides and skins market
60
Under NAFTA, tariff eliminations between the US and Canada did not extend to Canadian imports of _____ and ______ products
dairy, poultry
To receive the American FFA degree, one must have earned at least $10,000. Any combination of hours, times a factor of ____, plus actual dollars earned and productively invested must be equal to or greater than the number 10,000.
3.56
Another monumental year was made in 2020 when the Texas FFA held the _____ Convention virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic
92nd
what 2 characteristics are required for a presiding officer, but nor for a chapter conducting team.
Fair and impartial judgement, and skill in leading people.
Pig ____ glands are an important source of insulin hormone used to treat diabetes.
pancreas
The percentage of income Americans spend on food has dropped by ___% since the early 1900s
50
Renting a portion of the school land lab or greenhouse to raise plants for sale is an example of which type of SAE?
School-Based enterprise
In ____, Texas FFA adopted an overall plan called the "Leadership Development Continuum," a long-range plan with specific leadership development outcomes for members at different stages of development.
2013
What is the dignified propriety of behavior, speech, and dress?
Decorum
What breed of dairy cow originated in Scotland and is known for strength and efficiency of milk production
Ayshire
Pesticides must go through some ____ health, safety, and environmental tests to ensure their safety and effectiveness before being registered by the EPA.
120
AgExplorer allows students to explore more than ___ careers through videos, virtual field trips, and the interactive Career Finder to see which careers match your interests.
250
In 2005, Centerville Rancher Richard Wallrath made Texas FFA history by becoming the Texas FFA Foundation's al-time leading contributor with gifts totaling more than $____ million.
1.5
What comes directly after the minutes of the previous meeting?
Orders of the day
Grain-fed Beef
In 2017, the electricity generated was enough to power ___ million American homes and supported 105,500 jobs
24
Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) focuses on the following areas. Self-Awareness, diversity, _____, and service.
Advocacy
What is the current (2020) Texas FFA membership?
139,815
____ are secondary motions (not main motions) that assist the group in addressing items of business that need revision or further consideration.
Motions to bring an item of business back before the assembly