General FFA facts

What degree must be earned before applying for the State FFA Degree?

Chapter Degree

True or False: A vote is taken to approve candidates as a whole for the American FFA Degree.

True

What is the minimum number of local functions a student must participate in to be eligible for the chapter FFA degree?

Three

In order to apply for the state FFA degree, you must have been an active FFA member for how many years?

2 years (24 months)

True or False: Any chapter can give the Honorary State FFA Degree to someone.

False, they may nominate a person to the Executive Committee

How often are officers elected for the local and state levels?

Yearly

What public law makes the words “Future Farmers of America” strictly for our organization’s use?

Public Law 740

What law gave FFA a federal charter?

Public Law 740

How long may a member retain active membership?

Until November 30th, following the fourth National Convention after graduating from high school

Define “active membership”.

1. While in school, be enrolled in at least one agriculture education course during the school year and/or follow a planned course of study

2. Show an interest in the affairs of the organization by attending meetings, striving for degrees of membership, and participating in other organized activities of the chapter.

3. Pay all current state and national dues by the date determined by the chapter

4. Display conduct consistent with the ideals and purposes of the National FFA Organization

What are the objectives of the FFA as stated in the constitution?

To be an integral part of the organized instructional programs in agriculture education, to strengthen the confidence of students, to provide agriculture-related programs and activities, and to encourage and recognize achievements in supervised agricultural experience programs, scholarship, leadership and other individual and group activities by providing awards.

Name the three types of FFA membership.

Active, alumni, and honorary

What are the four “Stars of Indiana” categories?

Star Farmer, Star in Agriculture Placement, Star in Agribusiness, Star in Agriscience

What is the plan that members of every chapter set up annually for the coming year?

A Program of Activities

What are the names of the FFA Associations that are not states?

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

What is the symbol of the American FFA Degree?

Official gold emblem key

What is the symbol of the State FFA Degree?

Official gold emblem charm

What is the symbol at the Secretary’s station?

Ear of corn

What officer seats all of the officers at the end of opening ceremonies?

President

The pin presented to Greenhands is made of what kind of metal?

Bronze

Who besides an FFA member may wear an official FFA jacket?

No person other than FFA members

What is the symbol at the treasurer’s station?

The emblem of Washington

What is the last pledge made by an FFA member before the adjournment of a meeting?

The Pledge of Allegiance

How many different proficiency awards are there for 2024-25?

45

What is the symbol of strength, courage, and national scope of the organization?

The eagle

What is the official salute of the FFA Organization?

The Pledge of Allegiance

What is the symbol at the President’s station?

The rising sun

Where should FFA pins and medals be placed on the jacket?

Below the owner’s name

How many objectives does the FFA have in its constitution?

4

What is the symbol at the reporter’s station?

The flag

What is the symbol at the Vice President’s station?

The plow

What is the symbol at the sentinel’s station?

The clasping hands

How many paragraphs are in the FFA creed?

5

The Motto consists of _____ lines?

4

What degree must a member hold to have a chapter office?

Chapter Degree

How many commas are there in the FFA salute?

3

How many “I believes” are there in the FFA creed?

6

What are the colors and what do they signify?

National Blue represents our flag and Corn Gold represents a ripened field of corn.

What is the symbol at the advisor’s station?

The owl

Name the six elements of the FFA emblem and what they represent.

1. Cross Section of Corn-it provides the foundation of the emblem much like corn is the foundation crop of the United States

2. Rising Sun-signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity

3. The Plow-signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture, and historic foundation of our country’s strength

4. The Eagle-is a national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture

5. The Owl-symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture

6. Words “Agriculture Education” and “FFA”-symbolize the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

How may a school principal become a member of the FFA?

Become an honorary chapter member

Which officer is seated to the President’s left?

Secretary

The plow is a symbol of _____________ and ____________ of the soil.

Labor and tillage

Which state has the fewest FFA members?

Rhode Island

Why does the emblem contain the words “agriculture education” and the letters FFA?

To signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

What is the pin symbolizing the Chapter FFA degree made of?

Silver

Recite the FFA motto.

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

Which two states have the most members?

California and Texas

Name the official dress for FFA members.

official FFA jacket, black slacks and black socks/nylons or black skirt and black nylons, white collared shirt, official FFA tie or scarf, black dress shoes closed toed

How many and what type of medals can be worn on the FFA jacket?

3: highest award, highest office, highest degree.

How many sentences are there in the creed?

6

What type of curricular activity is FFA?

Intra-curricular

What is the breakdown of the dues that every FFA member in Indiana pays?

14 dollars: National-$7.00, State-$6.00, District-$1.00.

Who was better able to serve his country because of his sound financial practices?

George Washington

How many states are in each region?

Eastern-18, Western-11, Central-12, Southern-11.

What do you do with an FFA jacket when it's worn out?

It should be discarded, or you should remove the emblem and lettering.

What are the 10 essentials of a successful chapter?

1. Knowledge of FFA

2. Diversity of Membership

3. All Members Share Responsibilities

4. Capable Officers

5. A Challenging Program of Activities

6. A Workable Constitution and Bylaws

7. Proper Equipment and Records

8. Well Planned, Regularly Held Chapter Meetings

9. Adequate Financing

10. School and Community Support

Name 10 of the 45 proficiency awards given to FFA members.

1. Agricultural Communications – Entrepreneurship/Placement 2. Agricultural Education – Entrepreneurship/Placement 3. Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication – Entrepreneurship/Placement 4. Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Entrepreneurship 5. Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Placement 6. Agricultural Processing – Entrepreneurship/Placement 7. Agricultural Sales – Entrepreneurship 8. Agricultural Sales – Placement 9. Agricultural Services – Entrepreneurship/Placement 10. Agriscience Research – Animal Systems 11. Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems 12. Agriscience Research – Plant Systems 13. Beef Production – Entrepreneurship 14. Beef Production – Placement 15. Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship 16. Dairy Production – Placement 17. Diversified Agricultural Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 18. Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship 19. Diversified Crop Production – Placement 20. Diversified Horticulture – Entrepreneurship/Placement 21. Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 22. Environmental Science and Natural Resources – Entrepreneurship/Placement 23. Equine Science – Entrepreneurship 24. Equine Science – Placement 25. Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 26. Forage Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 27. Forest Management and Products – Entrepreneurship/Placement 28. Fruit Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 29. Goat Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 30. Grain Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 31. Landscape Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement 32. Nursery Operations – Entrepreneurship/Placement 33. Outdoor Recreation – Entrepreneurship/Placement 34. Poultry Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement6 35. Service-Learning – Entrepreneurship/Placement 36. Sheep Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 37. Small Animal Production and Care – Entrepreneurship/Placement 38. Specialty Animal Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 39. Specialty Crop Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 40. Swine Production – Entrepreneurship 41. Swine Production – Placement 42. Turf Grass Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement 43. Vegetable Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement 44. Veterinary Science – Entrepreneurship/Placement 45. Wildlife Production and Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement

What do district officers have on the back of their FFA jackets?

An emblem and their district lettering.

What do national officers have on the back of their FFA jackets?

An emblem and no lettering.

What do state officers have on the back of their FFA jackets?

An emblem and their state association.

What organization is considered the founder of the FFA?

Future Farmers of Virginia.

When was the FFA creed revised?

At the 38th and 63rd national conventions.

The creed was adopted at what National Convention?

3rd National Convention.

When and where were the Future Farmers of America organized?

Kansas City in 1928.

Which state was the last to enter the FFA?

Alaska.

In what month was FFA founded?

October.

The National FFA Center is located in what city and state?

Indianapolis, Indiana.

What is the 2024-2025 State FFA theme?

Illuminate.

What is the name of the official FFA magazine?

New Horizons.

True or false; to be a member of the FFA Alumni a person had to have been a member of FFA?

False.

What was the name of the first FFA magazine?

The National Future Farmer.

What is the FFA Mission Statement?

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

What is the FFA Vision Statement?

Students whose lives are impacted by FFA and agricultural education will achieve academic and personal growth, strengthen American agriculture and provide leadership to build healthy local communities, a strong nation and a sustainable world.