FFA things 2024 Flashcards
When was FFA founded
1928
What are the three integral components of agriculture education?
FFA, SAE, and Classroom/Laboratory
How many members are in the National FFA Organization?
945,988
How many members are in the Tennessee FFA Association?
32,465
How many state associations are there?
52 (50 states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)
How many chapters are in the National FFA Organization?
9,163
How many delegates were at the first National FFA Convention?
33 delegates from 18 states
How many delegates were at the last National FFA Convention?
475
How many pins may be worn on the FFA jacket, and where?
3, below the name
How many taps of the gavel calls a meeting to order?
2
How many taps of the gavel completes an item of business?
1
How many taps of the gavel indicates to be seated?
1
How many taps of the gavel indicates to stand?
2
How many taps of the gavel restores order?
a series
What grade can FFA membership begin?
5th grade
How much money must be earned or hours worked for the American FFA Degree?
Have earned at least $10,000 and productively invested $7,500, or have earned and productively invested at least $2,000 and worked 2,250 unpaid hours in excess of scheduled class time.
Poultry price increase as the end of 2023
The world chicken industry expanded just 0.6% last year but is expected to accelerate to 1.8% in 2023.
How many chickens have been affected by bird flu?
more than 82 million
who is the us’s biggest trading partner
Canada
when was the most recent farm bill passed
December 20, 2018
current labor participation rate
Rate is at 62.50%, compared to 62.50% last month and 62.50% last year. This is lower than the long term average of 62.84%.
egg price increase as of the end of 2023
With little reduction in the demand for eggs, prices have risen from about 18 cents per egg to 35 cents in the past year
flour price increase as of the end of 2023
.558
what precent of people living in rual areas dont have access to broadband
22.3 percent
how many hired workers do us farmers currently need
The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates that, in total, U.S. agriculture needs 1.5 to 2 million
nffa president
Amara Jackson
Michigan
nffa Secretary
Grant Norfleet
Missouri
nffa Southern Region Vice President
Carter Howell
Florida
nffa Central Region Vice President
Kanyon Huntington
Iowa
nffa Eastern Region Vice President
Morgan Anderson
Ohio
nffa Western Region Vice President
Emily Gossett
New Mexico
TN FFA state president
T. Wayne Williams
Woodbury
TN FFA East TN state VP
Emily Whitehead
William Blount
Middle TN state VP
Skylar Baird
Wilson Central
West TN state VP
Sarah Ault
Munford
TN FFA Secretary
Shelbi Wallace
Mcewen
TN FFA treasurer
Eli Julian
Cookvile
TN FFA reporter
Paige Pardue
Hendersonville
TN FFA sentinel
Lexi Rush
Portland
When was NFA founded
1935
When did the National FFA alumni start
1971
When was Farm Credit mid America founded
1939
When was the National FFA band formed
1947
when was the FFA formed
1928, 1st nat con
When were girls admitted to the FFA
1969
When was FFA camp Clements open
1927
When was the TN farmers co-op founded
1983
When was the TN farm bureau federation founded
1919
when was the FFA jacket adopted
1927
What year was TAEP est
2005
When was the first National FFA camp Founded
1939
when was the FFA creed revised
1965& 1990
38th& 63 nat con
When was the name of the magazine Changed
1989
When were the FFA colors Selected
1988
When is national FFA week
The week of George Washingtons birthday ( feb)
When was the FFA code of ethics adopted
1952
When did the NFA and FFA consonsolidate
1965
When was the FFA creed adopted
1930, 3rd nat con
In what year were FFA official dress standards created by delegates at the National FFA covention
1973
In what year did TN receive its charter from the national future famers of America
1929
When did the U.S. post office issue the FFA stamp
1953
When did the FFA receive its federal charter
1950
When was the Future farmers of Virginia est
1925
When was the FFA code of Ethics revised
1926
When did the NFFA supply service start
1948
When did the NFFA foundation start
1944
When was the 1st National FFA AG proficiency Award presented
1944
When was the NFFA chorus formed
1948
When did NFFA week begin
1948
IN what year did the National alumni Association change its name to National alumni Association& supporters
2018
What year were AG Tags introduced
1996
When was the 1st issue of the NAT future farmer published
1952
What percent of land in TN is forests
52%
How many farms are there in TN
69,500
What is the mission of the TDA
Serve, Support, and promote AG& forestry
What % of TN farms are Family owned
90%
What is gAs annual impact in TN
81 billion
what % of land in TN is farm land
41%
What is the average farm size in TN
155 acres
How many commercial milk processing plants are in TN
6
What % of TN farm are family owned
90%
What is Ag’s annual impact in TN
81 billion
What %of land in TN is Farmland
41%
What is the average fam size in TN
155 acres
How many Tennesseeans are employed by AG& forestry
342,000
How much money has AG tags generated since 1996
7.3 million
How much money has been invested into producer products through TAEP from 2005-2024
More than $267 million
What percent of TN farmers are 65+ as of 2024
nearly 300,000 farmers, ranchers, and agricultural managers who are over the age of 65
How many eggs are produced in TN
323 million
What is TN ranked in the US for lumber
2nd
How many members are in the tfbf
680,000
What is TN’s Largest commodity
Soybeans
When did TAEP begin
2005
What is the population of TN
7.051 million
What is TN ranked for farmland acres lost in the US
3rd
When were ag Tags 1st sold in TN
1996
How many farmers markets are in TN
129
What are cattle % calves ranked in TN for total cash receipts
3rd
How many registered dairies are in TN
more than 170 dairy farms ranging from just a few head to more than 1,300.
How many counties are in TN
95
How many state representatives are in the TN general assembly
99
What is TN’s state bird
A mocking bird
How many 4yr universities in TN have ag ed programs
5
Which TN county produces the most cattle & calves
Lincoln co.
True or false Beef cows are produced in all 95 counties of TN
True
How many delegates were at the !st nat convention
33 delegates ( 18 states)
What is the purpose if the star awards
To recognize FFA members who have gone above & beyond in their SAE area, involvement in FFA, & community service
What was the OG name of the FFA magazine
The national future farmer
How much were the 1st NFFA dues
10c cents
What is the NFFA org’s website address
www.ffa.org
What are the 6 constitutional FFA offices
pres
vice pres
secretary
treasurer
reporter
sentinel
Who leads the national FFA org
FFA board of directors
What are the 4 regions of the NFFA
Western
central
southern
Eastern
How many delegates were at the last national FFA convention
475
What 3 rankings can a chapter receive on the national level
national 1,2, or 3 star
What pins may be worn on the FFA jacket
Highest office
highest degree
highest award/ honor
What rankings can a chapter receive on the state level
Gold, Silver, or bronze
What are the 3 different award programs through which student SAE’s may be developed or honored
SAE grants
proficiency Awards
star awards
What metal is the Greenhand degree pin made of
Bronze
What metal is the chapter FFA degree pin Made of
silver
Who was enrolled in the NFA
African American farm boys
What schools can have a FFA chapter
schools with a ag program governed by the state
What metal is the state FFA pin made of
gold
What pin my be worn above the name
State or American degree
How often is the ‘‘FFA new horizons” published
twice a year
What is a SAE
supervised ag ex
What are the 3 different kinds of SAEs
foundational SAE
ownership/ Entrepreneurship
placement
research-based
school based
service learning
What are the 3 divisions of a POA
Growing leaders
building communities
strengthening ag
Where was NFFA camp held
George Washington’s estate
What are the 3 top ag commodities by cash receipts in the u.s
Beef cattle
corn
soybeans
what % of the US workforce is employed in the ag industry
10.4 percent
When Was the official FFA jacket adopted
1933 6th nat con
When was the TN farmers Co-op founded
1983
When was the TN farm bureau Federation founded
1921
When was the American Farm bureau fed founded
1919
