Texas FFA Manual Quiz 2023
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Parts of a three-ring model
classroom/laboratory, SAE, and FFA
Divisions of Program of Activities (POA)
Growing Leaders, Building Communities, & Strengthening Agriculture
What were the first National FFA dues set at?
10 cents
Who was the first National FFA President?
Leslie Applegate, New Jersey
Who was the first Texas FFA member to be a National President?
Bobby Tucker
Who was the first NFA President?
Davide Simmons, Alabama
Who was the last NFA President?
Adolphus Pinson, Texas
What year was the Smith-Hughes Act passed?
1917
What year was Future Farmers of America founded?
1928
When was the FFA Creed adopted?
1930
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
What was the first official dress uniform adopted?
dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap and yellow tie
What year was the blue corduroy jacket adopted?
1933
When was NFA founded?
1935
What year did NFA merge with FFA?
1965
Who was the first African-American National FFA officer?
Fred McClure, Texas 1973
Who was the first female National FFA officer?
Julie Smiley, Washington 1976
When were females allowed to join FFA?
1969
Who was the last state to get their FFA charter?
Alaska, 1976
Who was the first female National FFA President?
Jan Eberly, California 1982
What year did FFA change it's name and what did it change to?
1988, The National FFA Organization
What is the name of the FFA magazine?
FFA New Horizons
Who was the first African-American National FFA President?
Corey Flournoy, Illinois 1994
What year was the National Convention held in Louisville, KY for the first time?
1999
What year did the Give the Gift of Blue start?
2014
What year was official dress altered?
2017
Who was the first African-American female National FFA President?
Breanna Holbert, California 2017
Who was the last U.S. President to speak at a National FFA Convention?
Donald Trump
What year was National Convention held virtual?
2020
What year did Texas receive it's charter?
1929
What part of the emblem signifies unity?
cross section of the ear of corn
What part of the emblem signifies progress?
rising sun
What part of the emblem signifies labor and tillage of the soil?
plow
What part of the emblem signifies the national symbol?
eagle
What part of the emblem signifies knowledge & wisdom?
owl
What part of the emblem signifies the combination of learning and leadership?
the words
What is the FFA Motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
How many paragraphs are in the FFA Creed?
5
What are the official FFA colors?
National Blue and Corn Gold
What is the FFA salute?
Pledge of Allegiance
What grade levels are considered secondary agricultural education?
7-12
What are the national FFA dues?
$7
What grade levels are eligible for the Discovery Degree?
7-8
What color pins signifies the Greenhand Degree?
bronze
What color pin signifies the Chapter Degree?
silver
What color pin signifies the State Degree (LoneStar)?
gold
What color pin signifies the American Degree?
gold key
How much has to be productively invested to receive the chapter degree?
$150
How much has to be productively invested to receive the state degree?
$1,000
How much has to be productively invested to receive the american degree?
$10,000
How many hours of community service do you need to receive the state degree?
25
How many hours of community service do you need to receive the american degree?
50
How many months after graduation can someone receive their american degree?
12
Who is stationed by the door?
Sentinel
Who is stationed by the flag?
reporter
Who is stationed by the emblem Washington?
treasurer
Who is stationed by the ear of corn?
secretary
Who is stationed by the owl?
advisor
Who is stationed by the plow?
Vice President
Who is stationed by the rising sun?
president
What is included in the official chapter equipment?
1 FFA banner, a complete set of officer station markers, 7 or more official FFA manuals, 1 official FFA flag, 1 gavel and block, and 1 scrapbook
What does one tap of the gavel mean?
When a decision has been reached about a discussed matter. Be seated
What does two taps of the gavel mean?
Call meeting to order
What does three taps of the gavel mean?
signal for all members to stand in unison on the third tap
What does a series of sharp taps mean?
to restore order
The banquet including the meal should not exceed _____ hours.
2.5
Who's birthday is during National FFA Week?
George Washington's
What are the six categories of Agriscience Fair?
Animal Systems, Environmental Services/Natural Resource System, Food Products and Processing Systems, Plant Systems, Power, Structural, and Technical Systems, & Social Systems
How much money does FFA give in scholarships annually?
$2 million
What is the responsibility of the National FFA Foundation?
raise money for FFA
T/F: A platform for delivery of the FFA mission is Food Security.
True
Who was named national advisor/board chair in 2011?
Dr. Steve A. Brown
No more than ______ medals should be worn on the jacket.
3
How many times does the advisor talk during the greenhand degree ceremony?
3
What is the station marker for the parliamentarian?
Fasces
What officer is stationed to the let of the president?
Secretary
What region of the National FFA Organization is Oklahoma in?
Central
Where is the headquarters of the National FFA Organization?
Indianapolis, Indiana
Which portions of an inclusive of business contains guest speakers?
special features
Each division in the POA has _____ quality standards.
5
In 1964 Civil Rights Act was signed into law by:
Lyndon B. Johnson
When Harold Gum of West Virginia resigned to join the military in 1942, who took over as national president?
Marvin Jagels of Idaho
Who was the first NFA president from Texas?
Lawrence Price
The emblem and the letters "FFA" are protected by ___________?
Public Law 105-225
How many periods are in the FFA Creed?
6
The purpose of the Honorary American FFA Degree program is to:
recognize individuals who have rendered outstanding service to agricultural education and FFA
Who speaks second in the chapter degree ceremony?
President
Which officer should be stationed to the left of the Vice President?
Treasurer
T/F: FFA New Horizons is published twice a year and mailed to FFA members, alumni, and supporters.
True
T/F: Once you've made a comment on a social networking site, it can be difficult, if not impossible to retract it.
True
T/F: Some chapters have an executive work area where advisors may meet and keep their records.
False
T/F: The Bust of Washington station marker is placed at the Treasurer's station.
True
T/F: A specific duty and responsibility of the treasurer is to prepare and submit the membership roster and dues to the National FFA Organization through the state FFA association office in cooperation with secretary.
True
T/F: Each division in the POA has ten quality standards. Superior chapters conduct activities that relate to each of the quality standards.
False
T/F: As an FFA member, I pledge to strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.
True
T/F: Official dress for a FFA members includes, an official FFA tie or official FFA scarf.
True
T/F: In 2015, the FFA emblem was newly refreshed to modernize the FFA brand.
True
T/F: Dr. Larry Case retired after 26 years as national FFA advisor, in 2010.
True
T/F: In 1994 the first urban student leader, Corey Flournoy of Illinois was elected to be the national FFA president.
True
T/F: In 1979 the first Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event was held and won by Christe Peterson, of Wisconsin.
True
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