2022-2023 FFA Q2022-2023 FFA Quiz Bowl Questionsuiz Bowl Questions

What degree must be earned before applying for the State 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 Executive Committee

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

yearly

what public law makes words "Future Farmer 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; either a course must include a supervised agriculture experience program, the objective or which is preparation for an agricultural career

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

To be an integral part of the organized instructional programs in agriculture

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

Members of every chapter set up annually a plan of action for the coming year. What is this plan?

A Program of Activities

What are the names of the FFA Associations, which 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 treasurers station?

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 2021?

45

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

the eagle

what is the offical 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 owners 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

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, Earnling to Live, and 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 and 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, and Southern-11

What should you do with an FFA jacket when worn out?

It should be discarded or you should take the emblem and lettering off

What are the ten esstentials of a sucessful chapter?

1. Knowledge of FFA

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?

Kanas 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 2022-2023 State FFA Theme?

Rooted

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.

There are a total of \__________ who make up the National FFA Board of Directors.

11

The nominating committee for National FFA Officers shall consist of whom?

Nine official national FFA convention delegates whom have served as State officers in the past.

How many delegates can each chapter send to National Convention?

Zero

True or False: The National FFA Officers shall hold the American FFA Degree at the time of their election and must be active members for the duration of their terms of office.

True

How many delegates can each chapter send to National Convention?

6

True or False: Each state FFA association must submit a list of official delegates to the national convention prior to the convention.

True

How many chapters and FFA associations are there in the National FFA Organization?

8,995 chapters in all 52 assciations

Which officer keeps the official records of members and the progress of the organization?

Secretary

How many FFA regions has the nation been divided into? Name them.

4-Eastern, Western, Central, and Southern

What governing body has the power to appoint temporary national officers?

National Board of Directors

When does the National FFA Organization Fiscal year run from?

September 1st through August 31st

What is the number of the state convention coming up?

94th

Give the titles of the seven officers of the Indiana FFA.

President, secretary, northern region vice-president, southern region vice-president, treaser, reporter, sentinel

Where is the 50th year memorial of the Indiana FFA?

Purdue University in front of the Agriculture Administration Building

: Indiana was the \____________ state to enter the National FFA Organization

19th

What FFA chapter has charter \#1?

battleground

How many National Presidents have been from Indiana?

5

How many FFA districts are there in the state of Indiana?

12

Where is Indiana's state convention held and in what month?

Purdue University in June

What state government agency is Indiana FFA housed under?

Indiana State Department of Agriculture

How many sections are there in the Indiana FFA?

4

How many official delegates can each chapter have at state FFA convention?

2 delegates from each chapter

What organization initiated the forming of FFA in Indiana?

Indiana Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association

What is Indiana's charter number?

19

How much are State FFA Dues?

$14

True or False: One high school can have more than one FFA chapter if approved by the State Executive Committee?

True

What region is the Indiana FFA Association located in?

Eastern