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What happened in 1917?

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The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act was passed.

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When was the first National FFA dedicated in Alexandria, Va.?

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1959

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Who became the first female national FFA president and when?

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Jan Eberly from California in 1982

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The National FFA emblem represents what?

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Representative of the history, goals and future of the organization.

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What does the Cross Section of the Ear Corn signify?

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Unity

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What is the FFA motto?

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Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

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Where is the Sentinal stationed?

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Shield of Friendship (Door)

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Where is the reporter stationed by and why?

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By the flag to inform the people in order that every man, woman and child may know that the FFA is a national organization from the state of Alaska to Puerto Rico and from the state of Maine to Hawaii.

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Where is the treasurer stationed by?

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The Emblem of Washington

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What happened in 2001?

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First National Star in Agriscience named; Steven Offer, Wisconsin. First National Star in Ag. Placement named: Nicholas Streff, South Dakota.

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What is the FFA Mission Statement?

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FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through ag. ed.

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When was the first meeting of the New Farmers of America and where?

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May 1927 at Virginia.

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When is the National NFA Week celebrated?

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Week of April 5th. Washington’s birthday.

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What are the three circles/ integral components to prepare students for future careers?

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Classroom/Laboratory, SAE, and FFA

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When was FFA created as Future Farmers of America?

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1928

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What year was Future Farmers of America changed to the National FFA Organization and why?

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1988 to reflect the growig diversity of agriculture.

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Who is our National FFA advisor?

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Steve A. Brown

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Who is our National FFA Executive Secretary?

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Charles Browne

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Who is our National FFA Treasurer?

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Marion Fletcher

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What are the two official colors of the FFA and when were they officially adopted?

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National Blue and Corn Gold; Adopted in 1929.

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How many gavel taps is it to follow thr announcment of adjournment, completion of a buisness item or is a message to the members to be seated?

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One gavel tap

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Who was the first National FFA president?

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Leslie Applegate

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Who wrote the FFA creed and when was it adopted?

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E.M Tiffany in 1930 adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention.

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The POA is divided into 3 divisions. What are they?

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Student development, Chapter development and Community development.

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Where is the National FFA center located and when was it established?

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Indianapolis in 1998

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What does the rising sun signify?

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Pogress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day with new opportunities.

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What does The Plow signify?

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Labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of out country’s strength.

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What does the eagle represent?

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Serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

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What does the owl represent?

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Recognized for its wisdom and knowledge.

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What does the words Agriculture Edication an FFA symbolize?

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Signifies the combination of learning and leadership.

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What is the official dress for female members?

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Black skirt, white collared blouse, official FFA blue scarf, black dress with a closed heel and toe, black nylon hoisery, and an official FFA jacked zipped to the top.

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32
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Who is our State President?

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Hannah Garret, from Galt

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Who is our State FFA Vice President?`

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Leah Gibson, from Paso Robles

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Who is our State FFA Secretary?

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Kelcie Jones, from Bakersfield-Frontier

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Who is our State Treasurer?

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Jason Mendes, from Modesto

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Who is our State Reporter?

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Tyler Menane, from Nipomo

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Who is our State Sentinel?

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Kyle Rohrmann, from Fresno Central

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38
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When and where was California chartered?

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Held at Hotel Claremont, Oakland, October 26, 1928.. (National charter number 4)

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39
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How many words are in the FFA motto?

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12

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40
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1925

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Organized Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes

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1928

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  • F.F.A was established in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • First National FFA Convention held in Kansas City: 33 delegates; 18 states
  • First sectional gathering of NFA
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When was Carlton Patton of Arkansas named first Star Farmer of America?

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1929

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When was the official FFA Creed adopted?

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1930

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44
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When/who was the first national public speaking winner and where was it held?

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1930 at Missouri

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What was the first official dress uniform and when?

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1930; Dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap and yellow tie.

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1933

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  • Blue corduroy jacket adopted as official dress

- Pilgrimage to Washington D.C greeted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

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1935

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  • NFA founded in Tuskegee, Alabama

- Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 members

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1937

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Establish a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington D.C.

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1939

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  • 28.5 acres of land was purchased for the first FFA owned national headquarters from part of George Washington’s estate
  • Albert and Arthur Lacy of Hondo, Texas, became the only members to share the title of Star Farmer of America.
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50
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When was Future Farmers of America Foundation formed?

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1994

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51
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How many FFA members were serving the Armed Services in World War 2 and when?

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138,548 in 1944

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When was the First National FFA Agriculture Proficiency Award presented for Agricultural Mechanics?

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1944

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1947

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First National FFA Band performed at national FFA convention

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1948

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  • First FFA Chorus & National FFA Talent program held at national FFA convention
  • National FFA Supply Service began
  • First International Exchange Program for FFA members began with Young Farmers Club of Great Britain.
  • First FFA Week celebrated during the week of George Washington’s birthday.
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55
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When did President Harry S. Truman granted a Federal Charter, Public Law 740 to FFA?

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1950

56
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When was the first issue of The National Future Farmer Magazine published?

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1952

57
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1953

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  • Special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA was made
  • President Dwight D. Eisenhowever was the first president to speak at a national FFA convention
58
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Who was the first President to speak at a national FFA convention and when?

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1953; President Dwight D. Eisenhower

59
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1957

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Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention,

60
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1958

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The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis presents NFA with a Certificate of Appreciation

61
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When did NFA merge with FFA?

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1965

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1966

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First FFA National Agricultural Career Show held at national FFA convention

63
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When did President Richard Nixon attend national FFA convention

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1968

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1969

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  • FFA opens to girls
  • First National Star in Agribusiness, Ken Dunagan from Arizona is named.
  • Washington Conference (now WLC) began
  • Delegate body of the national FFA convention established alumni class of membership as part of the Constitution.
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1973

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FFA Official Dress standards created

66
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Who was the first African-American elected to a national FFA office and when?

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1974; Fred McClure from Texas

67
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1974

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President Gerald Ford is the guest speaker at national FFA convention; the speech is carried live to network television.

68
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1975

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Food For America program is launched

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1976

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  • Julie Smiley of Washingtion is the first female elected to a national office.
  • Alaska became the last of the 50 states to obtain a national charter.
70
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Who was the first female elected to a national office?

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Julie Smiley

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1978

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President Jimmy Carter addressed the 51st National FFA convention

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1979

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First Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event held and won by Christe Peterson of Wisconsin.

73
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1980

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National FFA Foundation raises $1 million in one year for the first time.

74
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1982

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Jan Eberly, California, becomes the first female national FFA president.

75
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Who was the first female national FFA president?

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Jan Eberly in 1982

76
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1987

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George H.W. Bush spoke at national convention as Vice President to Ronald Reagan

77
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1988

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  • Future Farmers of America changes its name to National FFA Organization.
  • 7th & 8th grade students permitted to become FFA members
  • Agriscience Student Recognition Program introduced.
78
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1989

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The National Future Farmer magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizon

79
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When did The National Future Farmer magazine change its name?

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1898 to FFA New Horizons

80
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1990

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Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS) program is launched.

81
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Who and when became the first African-American to be elected national FFA president and is also the first urban student leader?

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Corey Flournoy in 1994

82
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1996

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  • H.O Sargent Award reinstate, promoting diversity among chapters.
  • FFA announces its decision to move the National FFA Center from Alexandria, Virginia to Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • FFA moves the national FFA convention from Kansas City, Missouri to Louisville, Kentucky.
  • The official website for FFA, www.ffa.org
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1997

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First Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards presented

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1998

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  • National FFA Center in Indianapolis, Indiana is dedicated July 20.
  • National Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri for the last time.
  • Jose Santiago first member from Puerto Rico to serve as a national officer.
  • Public Law 81-740 revised through Congress and replaced by Public Law 105-225 on August 12.
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1999

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  • 72nd National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky.

- First National Creed Speaking event; Michael Van Winkle of Arkansas wins.

86
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2000

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Delegates at the national FFA convention approve the Discovery FFA Degree for middle school students

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2001

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-First National Star in Sgriscience named Steven Offer from Wisconsin.

88
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2002

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  • First female Star Farmer named; Karlene Lindow from Wisconsin.
  • Official Dress standards revised.
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2003

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First live webcast of national FFA convention premiers on www.ffa.org.

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2005

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  • National FFA launched Seeds of Hopeto fundraise for Hurrican Katrina leading to $835,699 in donations.
  • FFA Foundation breaks the $10 million mark in raising money for FFA programs and services.
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2006

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National FFA Foundation receives first $1 million contribution from Ford Motor Company.
-79th National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana with 54,489 in attendance.

92
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2007

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  • FFA Merchandise Center opens
  • Membership breaks the half-million goal
  • FFA New Horizons adds online: www.ffanewhorizons.org
93
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2008

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  • ffanation.ff.org
  • 81st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • National FFA Convention rotate between Louisville and Indianapolis beginning with Louisville in 2013.
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2009

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FFA celebrates 40 years of women in the orginaztion

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2010

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  • 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Dr. Larry Case retires after 26 yrs. as national FFA advisor.
  • FFA celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of NFA.
  • FFA members earn a record 3,449 American FFA Degrees.
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2011

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The National FFA Alumni Association celebrates its 40th anniversary.

97
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What is the official dress for male members?

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black slacks, while collared shirt, official FFA tie, black dress shoes, black socks, and an official FFA jacked zipped to the top.

98
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The National FFA Center is lockated in __:

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Alexandria, Virginia

99
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The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for ______, ______, and ______ through agricultural education.

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Premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

100
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1995

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The Code of Ethics was revised by the delegates at the National FFA Convention.

101
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What is the correct way to introduce a motion?

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“I move to…”

102
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What are they types of FFA membership?

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Active, alumni, collegiate

103
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After a main motion has been passed or rejected, how many taps of the gavel show follow the announcement of the result?

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One tap

104
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Two taps of the gavel means..?

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Calling the meeting to order.

105
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How many taps of the gavel is the signal for all members to stand in unison?

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Three gavel taps

106
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A series of sharp taps means…?

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Restore order at a meeting

107
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What paragraph of the FFA Creed comes from, “…evevn in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.”?

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2nd paragraph

108
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What paragraph of the FFA Creed does the quote come from, “…can and will hold true to the best…”?

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5th paragraph

109
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What paragraph from the FFA Creed quote come from, “…less dependence..”?

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4th paragraph

110
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What paragraph from the FFA Creed does this quote come from, “..of better days through better ways.”?

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1st paragraph

111
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What paragraph of the FFA Creed does the quote come from,”..work efficiently and think clearly…”?

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3rd paragraph

112
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True or false: P.O.A is divided up into three parts: Student Development, Chapter Development, and State Development.

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False; Student development, chapter development, community development

113
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The officers of the California FFA association shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, and Sentinel.

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True

114
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The current California FFA Advisor is Bob Hueval

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True

115
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California’s FFA Center is located in Galt, Ca.

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True

116
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There are 8 FFA regions in California

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False; Central, San Joaquin, Southern, South Coast, Superior, North Coast,

117
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To be eligible to receive the Discovery FFA Degree you must have:

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  • Enrolled in ag. class for at least 7-8th grade.
  • Dues-paying member of the FFA at local, state and national levels
  • Participated at least 1 local FFA Chapter outside of scheduled class time.
  • Have knowledge of ag-related careers.
  • Familiar with the local FFA chapter’s P.O.A
  • Submit written application for the degree
118
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To be eligible to receive Greenhand FFA Degree you must:

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  • Enrolled in agriculture
  • Learn & explain the FFA Creed, motto, salute and FFA mission statement.
  • Describe & explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket
119
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To have a Chapter FFA Degree you must have completed at least ___ hours systematic school instruction.

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180

120
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What must you have done to become Chapter FFA Degree:

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Earned at least $150, worked at least 45 hours of scheduled class time, led a group discussion for 15 minutes, participated at least 10 hours of community service activites

121
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To have received State FFA Degree you must:

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  • Active member for at least 2 years
  • 360 hours of systematic school instructions
  • Have earned $1,000 or worked at least 300 hours in excess of scheduled class time.
  • Have participated in at least 5 different FFA activities above the chapter level.
  • Participated in at least 25 hours of community service.
122
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To receive American FFA Degree you must:

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  • Active member for the past three years
  • Three years (450 hours) of systematic secondary school instructions
  • Have graduated from high school
  • Earned $7,500 & invested $1,500 and worked 2,250 hours in excess of scheduled class time.
  • Participated in at least 50 hours of community service
123
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Where is the National FFA Organization Headquarters located at?

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550 12th St. South West

Washington, D.C. 20202

124
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Where is the National FFA Headquarters Operations Office located at?

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1410 King St. Suite 400
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703)-838-5889

125
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Where is the National FFA Center Operations located at?

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6060 FFA Drive
P.O Box 68960
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268-0960

126
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Who is the National FFA President?

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Clay Sapp

127
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Who is the National FFA Secretary?

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Katie Hall

128
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National FFA Organization Treasurer

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Marion Fletcher

129
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National FFA Organization Advisor

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Steve A. Brown

130
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What is the first line of the FFA creed?

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“I believe in the future of agriculture..”

131
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The organization for African American agriculture students was called:

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New Farmers of America

132
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During the 1988 convention, delegates approved changing the official name of the organization from Future Farmers of America to:

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National FFA Organization

133
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The National FFA Center is located in:

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Alexandria, Virginia

134
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What is the last line of the FFA motto?

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Living to serve

135
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What defines chapter goals and outlines steps needed to meet those goals during the year?

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Chapter Program of Activities

136
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During the Official FFA Opening and Closing Ceremonies, _______ taps of the gavel is the signal for all members to stand.

A

3

137
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What is the correct way to introduce a motion?

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“I move to..”

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