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FFA Facts
FFA Quiz Facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When was the FFA founded? | The organization was founded in 1928 as Future Farmers of America, but in 1988 the name was changed to the National FFA Organization, now commonly referred to as simply FFA |
| What month was the FFA founded? | November |
| What is the most widely consumed type of meat in the world? | Pork |
| What did the letters FFA stand for? | Future Farmers of America |
| How much were the first dues? | 10 cents |
| How many national officers are there? | 6 |
| Females make up _____ percent of FFA members. | 43 |
| What are the FFA Colors? | National Blue and Corn Gold. |
| Who wrote the FFA Creed? | E.M. Tiffany in 1928. |
| Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act established vocational agriculture courses | 1917 |
| Virginia Tech educators Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman, and Edmund C. Magill organize Future Farmers of Virginia | 1925 |
| FFA established in Kansas City, Missouri 1st National Convention held in Kansas City with 33 delegates from 18 states | 1928 |
| Colors adopted: National Blue and Corn Gold 1st Star Farmer of America: Carlton Patton of Arkansas | 1929 |
| Official FFA Creed adopted 1st National Public Speaking winner: Eduard Drace, Missouri First Official dress Uniform: Dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap, and yellow tie Boys only | 1930 |
| Blue corduroy jacket adopted FFA officers and members travelled to Washington D.C. and were greeted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt | 1933 |
| New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Alabama Active membership exceeded 100,000 | 1935 |
| National FFA Camp and leadership training school established in Washington D.C. | 1937 |
| 28.5 acres purchased for 1st FFA owned National Headquarters 1st to share Star Farmer of America title: Twins Albert and Arthur Lacy of Hondo, Texas H.O. Sargent Trophy Award created | 1939 |
| Future Farmers of America Foundation formed 138,548 FFA members serving in WWII 1st National FFA Agriculture Proficiency Award presented for Ag Mechanics | 1944 |
| Achieve personal and academic growth Strengthen American Agriculture Provide leadership to build healthy local communities, a strong nation, and a sustainable world | FFA Vision |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Premier Leadership | Influence |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Action | Skills and competencies |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Relationships | Listening, coaching, understanding, and appreciating others |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Vision | Clear image of the future |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Character | Collection of virtues |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Awareness | Quest for purposeful understanding |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Continuous Improvement | Pursuit of learning and growth |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Personal Growth | The positive evolution of the whole person |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Physical Growth | Understanding, respecting, managing your body's needs |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Social Growth | Successful interaction and respect of a diverse society |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Professional Growth | Awareness and application of skills |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Mental Growth | Reasoning, thinking, coping |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Spiritual Strength | Reflective inner strength |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Career Success | Continuously demonstrating those qualities, attributes, and skills necessary to succeed in, or further prepare for, a chosen profession |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Communication | Oral, written, and verbal skills |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Decision Making | Analyze a situation |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Flexibility/Adaptability | Capable and willing to change |
| FFA Mission Precepts - Technical/Function Skills in Agriculture | Knowledge and skills needed |
| Father of the FFA | Henry Groseclose |
| Highest Degree an FFA member can earn | American Degree |
| Where is National Convention being held this year? | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Where is the original location of National FFA Convention? | Kansas City, Missouri |
| How should the FFA jacket be worn? | by members; as official dress; zipped to the top |
| Girls were granted National FFA membership in | 1969 |
| During an FFA meeting, the vice president is stationed by | the plow |
| During an FFA meeting, the sentinel is stationed by | the door |
| On the FFA emblem what does the plow represent? | hard work, labor |
| On the FFA emblem what does the eagle represent | national pride, freedom |
| On the FFA emblem what does the rising sun represent? | Progress, a new day |
| On the FFA emblem what does the cross section of an ear of corn represent? | Unity |
| On the FFA emblem what does the owl represent | Wisdom |
| First line of the FFA motto | Learning to do |
| Second line of FFA Motto | Doing to Learn |
| Third line of FFA Motto | Earning to Live |
| Fourth line of FFA Motto | Living to Serve |
| How many pins can be worn on the FFA jacket? | 3 |
| What pins can be worn on the FFA Jacket? | Highest Office, Highest Award, Highest Degree |
| What is on the back of you FFA Jacket? | State Association, FFA Emblem, Chapter Name |
| What is on the front right of the FFA jacket? | Name, and Officer Position |
| What year did the name change from Future Farmers of America? | 1988 |
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