Who is known as the "Father of FFA"
Henry Groseclose
What city and state was the first National FFA Convention held?
Kansas City, MO
Up until a few years ago, where was the National FFA Center located?
George Washington's Mt. Vernon Estate
Where is the National FFA Center currently located?
Indianapolis, IN
What is the current name of the FFA Magazine?
FFA New Horizons
What was the name of the FFA magazine when it was established in 1952?
National Future Farmer
What year did the FFA and the NFA merge?
1965
What does NFA stand for?
New Farmers of America
What was the NFA?
An organization for African-American students interested in Agriculture
What year were girls allowed to join FFA?
1969
What year did the FFA change it's name?
1988
Why did the FFA change it's name?
To reflect the growing diversity in the industry of agriculture
What was the official name of the FFA in 1929?
Future Farmers of America
What is the official name of the FFA currently?
National FFA Organization
What does CDE stand for?
Career Development Event
Who is the National FFA Advisor
Cheryl Zimmerman
How many national FFA officers are there?
6
What are the 6 national offices?
President, 4 regional vice presidents, secretary
What are the 6 main chapter offices?
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sentinal, Reporter
What does POA stand for?
Program activities
What does SAEP stand for?
Supervised Agriculture Experience Program
What FFA degree can be awarded to junior high members?
Discovery
What is the highest FFA degree?
American
What FFA degree can you earn in your first year in FFA?
Greenhand
Do you have to be a past FFA member to join the FFA alumni?
No
What are annual National FFA dues?
$7
What are annual State FFA dues?
Nothing!
What are annual section dues for our section?
Nothing!
What are the five main parts of the FFA Emblem?
Cross section of the ear of corn, rising sun, plow, eagle, owl
On the emblem, what does the cross section of the ear of corn symbolize?
Unity, corn is grown in every state; or foundation, as corn is the foundation crop of our country.
On the emblem, what does the rising sun signify?
Progress and/or promise of a future with opportunity
On the emblem, what does the plow symbolize?
Labor and tillage of the soil
On the emblem, what does the eagle symbolize?
Freedom, ability to explore new horizons
On the emblem, what does the owl symbolize?
Wisdom and knowledge
On the emblem, what do the words "Agricultural Education" and "FFA" signify?
That the combination of learning leadership are necessary for progressive agriculture.
What are the FFA colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
What is the FFA motto?
Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve
What is the FFA salute?
Pledge of Allegiance to the US flag
What are the first two words in each paragraph of the FFA creed?
"I believe..."
How many paragraphs are in the FFA creed?
5
Who wrote the FFA creed?
E.M. Tiffany
At which national Convention was the FFA Creed adopted?
3rd
At which national FFA convention was the creed first revised?
38th
What does official dress consist of?
Black skirt/slacks, black shoes and socks, white collared shirt with tie or scarf, offical FFA jacket zipped to the top
Who can wear the FFA jacket?
Only members
What is on the back of an FFA jacket?
Large official FFA emblem, name of the state, and name of chapter/district/area
Where should pins be worn on the FFA Jacket?
Below the name on the right hand side
How many pins can be worn on the FFA jacket at a time?
3
What should the three pins that can be worn on the ffa jacket signify?
Highest degree, highest office, highest award
Where are the state FFA degree and American FFA degree medals worn on the jacket?
Above the name