State Georgia FFA Quiz 2020-2021

The first National FFA Convention was held in Kansas City in ______. (1917 / 1928 / 1930 / 1933)

1928

The commemorative marker noting the site of the National FFA Organization’s founding is unveiled in Kansas City in _____. (1988 / 1981 / 1978 / 1969)

1978

The Building Our American Communities (BOAC) program began in _____. (1952 / 1944 / 1971 / 1965)

1971

The __________ that was passed in 1917 establishing vocational agriculture classes in public schools. (Smith-Lever Act / Hoke-Smith Act / Smith-Hughes Act / Public Law 740)

Smith-Hughes Act

The first year that an Agricultural Career Show was part of the National FFA Convention was ____. (1966 / 1964 / 1959 / 1952)

1966

The first female to work as the National FFA Executive Secretary was _____. (Leslie Applegate / Cheryl Zimmerman / Karlene Lindow / Sherene Donaldson)

Sherene Donaldson

The current National FFA Center was dedicated in 1998 in which city? (Kansas City / Indianapolis / Louisville / Washington D.C.)

Indianapolis

The New Farmers of America (NFA) formed a national organization for African American farm boys in 1935 in ________. (Birmingham, Alabama / Atlanta, Georgia / Kansas City, Missouri / Tuskegee, Alabama)

Tuskegee, Alabama

In 1948 which two events occurred? (First National FFA Chorus & Band and beginning of the National Supply Service / First National FFA magazine and FFA Alumni was launched / First State President’s Conference and first proficiency awards / First H.O. Sargent award and President Eisenhower spoke at the National Convention)

First National FFA Chorus & Band and beginning of the National Supply Service

The first live webcast of the National FFA Convention occurred in ___. (1997 / 1999 / 2002 / 2004)

2004

After 70 years in Kansas City, the National FFA Convention was in ____ in 1999. (Indianapolis, IN / Louisville, KY / Alexandria, VA / Fort Worth, TX)

Louisville, KY

FFA membership was made available to 7th and 8th graders for the first time in ____. (2000 / 1998 / 1993 / 1988)

1988

To qualify for the American FFA Degree, a student must either earn $2,000 and work ____ hours beyond scheduled class time; or earn at least _____ and invest as least $7,500. (2,000; $12,000 / 2,250; $10,000 / 2,400; $7,500 / 2,500; $5,000)

2,250; $10,000

The Agriscience Fair is comprised of 6 divisions in ___ different categories. (4 / 5 / 6 / 7)

6

Which officer position has duties that include taking charge of candidates for degree ceremonies? (Advisor / President / Secretary / Sentinel)

Sentinel

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 Essentials of a Successful FFA chapter? (FFA Knowledge / Diversity of Membership / A chapter set of FFA jackets / Proper Equipment and Records)

A chapter set of FFA jackets

The FFA Creed was revised at the 38th and ____ National FFA Conventions. (63rd / 65th / 68th / 70th)

63rd

Premier Leadership, Personal Growth and Career Success are portions of the FFA ____. (Vision / Salute / Mission Statement / Motto)

Mission Statement

Which FFA degree is available to middle grade students? (Chapter Degree / Greenhand Degree / Discovery Degree / Middle Grade students are not eligible to receive an FFA degree)

Discovery Degree

Which FFA awards are based on student achievement in their Supervised Agricultural Experience program? (National Chapter awards / Star awards / Proficiency awards / Both B & C)

Both B & C

According to the National FFA Bylaws, West Virginia is located in which National FFA region? (Central / Eastern / Southern / Western)

Eastern

______ grants provide opportunities for FFA chapters and state associations to seek funding to support various types of service projects through a competitive application process. (SAE / Building Community / Living to Serve / Local Program Success)

Living to Serve

According to the National FFA Constitution, a student may maintain their FFA membership until November 30 of the ____ National Convention after they graduate from high school. (2nd / 4th / 5th / 6th)

4th

The corn in the FFA emblem symbolizes _____. (Strength / Wisdom / Unity / Labor)

Unity

The National FFA Organization’s website debuted in _____. (1999 / 1998 / 1996 / 1995)

1996

The FFA Program of Activities is divided into what three sections? (Student Development, Chapter Development, Community Development / Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, Career Success / Entrepreneurship, Placement, Combined / Growing Leaders, Building Communities, Strengthening Agriculture)

Growing Leaders, Building Communities, Strengthening Agriculture

A student who works at a florist shop that they do not own has a(n) ______ SAE. (Entrepreneurship / Placement / Research / Service Learning)

Placement

The ___________ is the coordinating leadership organization for shaping and strengthening school-based agricultural education at all levels in the United States. (National FFA Board of Directors / National Association of Supervisors of Agricultural Education / National Council for Agricultural Education / National Association of Agricultural Educators)

National Council for Agricultural Education

In _____, the delegates of the national Future Farmers of America organization voted to change the name of the organization to the National FFA organization. (1965 / 1969 / 1988 / 1991)

1988

Through the SAE for All program, the National FFA recognizes ___ categories of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). (45 / 36 / 18 / 6)

6

Each year the National FFA Convention is comprised of ___ official voting delegates. (65,000 / 475 / 100 / Two per chapter)

475

Membership in FFA requires middle and high school students to be __________. (Enrolled in agricultural education courses and involved in an SAE / at least 13 years old / planning a career in the agriculture industry / attend the National FFA Convention at least one time)

Enrolled in agricultural education courses and involved in an SAE

The _____ program was developed to promote the appreciation of diversity through inclusiveness. (Give the Gift of Blue / H.O. Sargent / Seeds of Hope / We Are FFA)

We Are FFA

What is the name of the student conference hosted annually by the National FFA that focuses on young people pursuing a career in production agriculture? (New Century Farmer / Horizons Conference / 212 Conference / Rise Above)

New Century Farmer

Which of the following is NOT an FFA Career Development Event? (Marketing Plan / Farm & Agribusiness Management / Aquaculture / Food Science & Technology)

Aquaculture

The Models of Excellence and Premier Chapter awards are part of National FFA’s ______ program. (Proficiency Award / Agriscience Fair / Star Award / National Chapter Award)

National Chapter Award

The ______ serve as an additional support mechanism in local programs, and help in planning, resource development, mentoring teachers and members, creating SAE development opportunities and building community support and involvement. (FFA Alumni & Supporters / National FFA Board of Directors / National Council for Agricultural Education / FFA Booster Club)

FFA Alumni & Supporters

The legislation that established a federal charter for the National FFA Organization in 1950 was originally known as Public Law 740. Today that legislation is known as _______. (Public Law 81-740 / Public Law 116-7 / Smith-Hughes Act / Give the Gift of Blue Act)

Public Law 116-7

The first FFA manual was printed in _____. (1928 / 1929 / 1930 / 1931)

1930

The FFA is comprised of ___ degrees of student membership. (Seven / Six / Five / Four)

Five

One tap of the gavel signifies _________. (All members stand / Completion of a business item / Member is out of order / Meeting is called to order)

Completion of a business item

Which of the following is not true about a motion to “Lay on the Table”? (It requires a second / It is not debatable / It is amendable / It requires a majority vote to pass)

It is amendable

Which of the following is an Incidental motion? (Appeal / Recess / Previous Question / All of the Above)

Appeal

Which motion requires a 2/3 vote in order to pass? (Adjourn / Previous Question / Amend / Postpone Indefinitely)

Previous Question

How does the chair call a meeting to order? (Multiple raps of the gavel / 1 tap of the gavel / 2 taps of the gavel / 3 taps of the gavel)

2 taps of the gavel

Which of these motions is NOT a Subsidiary motion? (Lay on the Table / Commit or Refer / Limit Debate / adjourn)

adjourn

A motion for Fix Time to Adjourn requires a ____ vote in order to pass. (Secret ballot / Standing / Majority / 2/3)

Majority

Who makes the decision on a raised Point of Order? (The advisor / The chair / A popular vote of the members present / A committee assigned by the Chair)

The chair

A motion to Call for the Orders of the Day is a _____ motion. (Incidental / Privileged / Subsidiary / Main)

Privileged

Any motion that reduces the rights of the members requires a ____ vote to pass. (Voice / Secret Ballot / Electronic / 2/3)

2/3