Farm Facts #1
We project the major employment area for new college graduates will be in Management and Business approx. how many?
24,700
What is the FFA Vision?
Growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world.
When was the Agriculture Committee U.S. Senate, established
1825
What happened in 1937?
During the national FFA Convention, action is taken to establish a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington D.C
Who is typically called on first to debate a motion?
The member who made or presented the motion
How many job opportunities do the annual basis show for Food & Biomaterials Production?
7,900
What are the different SAEs?
Foundational SAE
Ownership/Entrepreneurship
Placement/Internship
Research-Based
School-Based Enterprise
Service-learning
What date was the First Federal meat inspection act?
1896
NFA brought more than 54,000 members to FFA in 1965. (T or F)
False (58,000)
If a meeting ends with a motion still on the table, what happens at the next meeting (if within a quarterly time frame)
It can be taken from the table as unfinished business
As Workers' educational attainment rises, their unemployment rates decrease and earnings increase. (T or F)
True
What is the POA divided into? How many groups and what are they?
(3) Growing Leaders
Building communities
Strengthening Ag
What are all the names of the USDA Mission Areas? How many total?
Farm Production & Conservation
Food Safety
Marketing and Regulatory Programs
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Research, Education and Economics
Rural Development
Trade and Foreign
Who was the first NFA President?
David Simmons (Alabama)
If a member feels a voice vote or a show of hands is inaccurate, what can the member do?
Call for division of the assembly
The USDA provides leadership on food and agriculture related to issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. (T or F)
False
The national FFA Foundation Inc. was created in 1944 to do what?
To provide funds from business and industry to support new programs.
What agency facilitates the strategic marketing of agricultural products in domestic and international markets while ensuring fair trading practices and promoting a competitive and efficient marketplace?
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
Who was the Last NFA President?
Adolphus Pinson (Texas)
What steps must be completed to present an item of business?
What agency provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve natural resources?
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Wade Turner
What does the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) agency do?
Increases food security and reduces hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education.
Why did Harold Gum resign from his office?
Join the military
Votes taken on motions conflicting with the constitution
null & void