Chapter quiz

The FFA Creed begins with:

I believe in the Future of Agriculture...

"Be courteous, honest and fair with others" is one statement in the:

FFA Code of Ethics

In closing ceremonies, which officer responds to the president's question: "Do you have a record of any further business which should now be transacted?"

Secretary

The first National FFA President was:

Leslie Applegate

What three main things are mentioned in the FFA Mission statement?

Personal Growth, Career Success, Premier Leadership

What are the tree common ways to amend a motion?

By substitution (striking out and inserting), By striking out words, By inserting words

Who is the Iowa FFA Website Sponsored by?

Iowa Farmer Today and DMACC

When were the official FFA colors adopted?

1929

In FFA, what does CDE stand for?

Career Development Event

The Co-Founders of New Farmers of America were:

H.O. Sargent, G.W. Owens

An active chapter would like to create an additional officer position to help the reporter take pictures. A logical choice would be:

Historian

How many FFA chapters are in Iowa?

Around 235.

In the discovery, greenhand, and chapter degree ceremonies, who announces the number of students who are candidates?

Secretary

The rising sun in the FFA emblem represents:

Progress

The first female National FFA Officer was:

Julie Smiley

Where should your chapter FFA degree pin be worn?

Centered above your name on the right of the jacket

The FFA Salute is:

The Pledge of Allegiance

Which type of membership is voted on and given to individuals who provide outstanding service to FFA and agricultural education?

Honorary

You will attend National Convention in 2018 and want to learn about colleges that have

Veterinary Medicine programs. Where is the best place to do this?

Career Show

What type of motion is used to close the meeting?

Motion to Adjourn

At the first National FFA Convention, how many states sent delegates?

18

Which officer is stationed by the emblem of Washington?

Treasurer

What are the three divisions of the Program of Activities?

Growing Leaders, Building Communities,Strengthening Agriculture

The current name of the national FFA magazine is:

FFA New Horizons

In 1947, this "first" happened at National FFA Convention

First National FFA Band Performed

How many taps of the gavel are used to call the meeting to order?

2

Where is the current National FFA Center located?

Indianapolis, Indiana

Which TV station began hosting "FFA Live" in 2003?

RFD-TV

When did the official name change from Future Farmers of America to the National FFA

Organization?

1982

Which of the following is considered a road map for the activities and events of an FFA chapter?

POA

The first United States President to speak at a National FFA Convention was:

Dwight Eisenhower

The three components of the agricultural education program are:

Instruction, FFA, and SAE

When setting up a meeting room, which officer is typically stationed between the president and

the treasurer?

Reporter

Instead of corn, what crop was featured on the NFA emblem?

Cotton

In Iowa, who is the official host of the FFA Supply Service store?

The Iowa FFA Alumni

What part of the FFA emblem shows "unity."

Cross section of an ear of corn

What was the first year that National FFA Convention was held in Louisville, KY?

1999

Which officer assumes the duties of the president if the president wants to participate in

discussion?

Vice President

In Iowa, there are approximately \______________ students from the middle and high school age

group enrolled in agriculture education programs.

15,031

"...in less need for charity and more of it when needed..." is a portion of what paragraph in the

FFA Creed?

4th

Which speaking event allows you to select an agriculture-related topic of interest to you?

Prepared Public Speaking

The Iowa FFA Association was organized by delegates from 23 schools at Iowa State College on

May 17,

1929

Girls were allowed to join FFA in \________:

1969

Corey Flournoy was the:

First African-American to serve as National FFA President

State proficiency award winners in 49 categories are recognized at:

State Leadership Conference

The FFA Motto begins with:

Learning to Do

National FFA Week is held in the month of:

FEBRUARY

In order to earn the chapter FFA degree, a member must be able to demonstrate \______

procedure(s) of parliamentary law.

5

I want to read the latest edition of the Iowa FFA Today. Which tab should I choose on the Iowa

FFA website?

Press

The basic purpose of Supervised Agriculture Experiences is to increase the amount of time spent

on:

Hands-On Learning

In Iowa, COLT and the WLC bus trip provide leadership opportunities in the month of:

June

There are \__________ FFA districts in Iowa.

6

The Iowa FFA Enrichment Center is located in the city of: \___________.

Ankeny

The \__________ in the FFA emblem signifies freedom.

Eagle

Parliamentary law is designed to focus on \_______ item at a time.

1

The official FFA colors are national blue and \_______ gold.

corn

The \_________ prepares a financial report for each FFA meeting.

Treasurer

In Iowa, the state vice-presidents are also \_________ presidents.

District

During a meeting a \________ vote requires members to stand or raise their hands.

Rising

state of \_________ was the last of the 50 states to obtain an FFA charter

Alaska

The reporter states during opening ceremonies, "As the \________ covers the United States of

America, so I strive to inform the people... ."

Flag

The author of the FFA Creed

E.M. Tiffany

The blue corduroy jacket was adopted as FFA official dress in:

1933

Before NFA merged with the FFA, they held an annual national convention in \________.

Atlanta, Georgia

The Discovery FFA Degree was approved for middle school members in:

2000

The first official FFA uniform, adopted in 1930, included:

Dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap and yellow tie

"Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the

global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems." This statement is:

The Agricultural Education Mission

The National FFA Organization is divided into these regions:

Western, Eastern, Central and Southern

When a meeting room is set up properly, which FFA officer is across the room from the president?

Vice President

The first national FFA convention in 1928 was held in:

Kansas City, MO

The six national officers include four regional vice presidents, a president, and a \_____

Secretary

Public Law 740, which granted a Federal Charter to FFA, was signed by this U.S. President:

Harry S. Truman

"I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others" starts the \____ paragraph of the creed

3rd

The chapter president requests all members in favor of a motion to hold up their right hand. This is an

example of:

Rising Vote

A series of sharp taps of the gavel is a signal that:

Members should redirect their attention to the item of business and listen to the person with permission to speak

Who wrote the FFA motto?

Layton S. Hawkins

The official website of the National FFA Organization can be found at:

www.ffa.org

. This chapter officer is responsible for chapter correspondence.

Secretary

This chapter officer is responsible for coordinating all committee work.

Vice President

Why was the official name of the organization changed from "Future Farmers of America" to "The

National FFA Organization?"

a. It reduced significant comm

It reflected the growing diversity of membership and increased the emphasis on the business, science and technology of agriculture.

How many types of membership are offered by the National FFA Organization?

4

In FFA, we use lots of acronyms. What does WLC stand for?

Washington Leadership Conference

The Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act was passed by US Congress in:

1917

The \_________ is the officer stationed by the ear of corn.

Secretary

In order to give members the message to be seated, the president taps the gavel \______ time(s).

1