Ag Quiz Bowl 4 Flashcards
Where will Natl. Convention be held in 2018
Indy, IN
- National FFA convention was held in Louisville for the 1st time
1999
- Future Farmers of America changes it’s name to National FFA Organization
- FFA opened member ship to 7th and 8th graders
1988
First live webeast of the NAtional FFA convention on ffa.org
2004
FFA Alumni Association was formed as a type of memdership for supporters of FFA
1971
What organization is considered the founder if the
FFA
Future Farmers of Virginia
The national FFA scholarship programs were established in what year
1984
At what national convention were the offical policies for the use of the FFA name and emblem adopted
1990s national convention
In what year was the first FFA manual copyrighted `
1930
The motto consists of ______ lines?
4
How many National Presidents have been from Indiana
5
What percent if Indiana land is covered in forest?
20%
What post-secondary schools in Indiana offer 2 year agriculture Associate’s Degrees and transfer programs to four year institions
Ivy Tech and Vincennes
In what month was FFA founded?
october
How many objectives does the FFA have in its constitution
4
What do national officers have in the back of their FFA jackets
An emblem and no lettering
President Gerald Ford addressed the National FFA Convention in what year
1974
As of 2012, how many farms were there in Indiana
60,000
When was the silver(25th) anniversary of the FFA
October 1953
What organization initiated the forming of FFA in Indiana
Indiana Vocational Agriculture Teacher Association
Why does the emblem conian the words “ agriculture education” and the letters FFA
To signify the combination if learning and leadership necerssary for progressive agriculture
What is the only 4-year agricultural land grant university in Indiana
Purdue University
What do state officers have on the back of their FFA jackets
An emblem and tier state association
In 2-11 Indiana park producere owned how many head of hogs and pigs
3.85 million
What is the 4-year university in Indiana that offers a bachelor of science in agribusiness only
huntington university
In what year were the parking lot and football field completed at the Leadership center
1979
What county is first in cattle production
Elkheart
Who is the current National FFA Advisor
Steve A. Brawn
What officer seats all of the officers at the end of opening ceremonies
president
Who is the current National FFA Advisor
Steve A. Brown
When was the ground breaking ceremony held at FFA center
July,16,1969
Who is Indiana FFA Association Executive Director
Ms. Tamare Neighbors
In what year did congress amend Public Law 740
1998
Former President Bush addressed the National FFA Convention in what year
1991
What does WLC stand for
Washington Leadership Conference
What does IARC stand for
Indiana Agriculture Resource Council
What is the symbol at the President’s station
the rising sun
What does LDW stand for?
Leadership Development workshop
In what year was the National FFA Center in Indianapolis, Indiana dedication
1998
Who was the first National Star Farmer from Indiana
Merrill Kelsay
In what year did the New Farmers of America merge with the FFA
1965
What does SOAR stand for
Seeking Opportunities Achieving Results
What degree must a member to have a chapter office
Chapter Degree
In what year was the Public Law 740 passed by the 81st congress
1950
The Smith- Hughes Act was passed in what year
1917
Who is considered to be the father of the FFA
Henry C. Groseclose
Name the official dress for females members
Black skirt, black shoes, black hosiery, a white blouse, official FFA scarf and an official jacket zipped to the top
How long may a member retain active membership?
until November 30th following the forth National convention after graduating from high school
What are the names of the FFA Associations, which are not states
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Where should FFA pins and medals be placed on the jacket?
Below the owner’s name
What does SAE stand for
Supervised Agriculture Experience
T/F: a vote is taken to approve candidates as a whole for the FFA Degree
true
What is the minimum number of local functions a student must participate in to be eligible for the chapter FFA degree
3
