Chapter Quiz - QBank
The very first invitational LDE was just two events: public speaking, won by _________ of Henderson and debating, won by the Willis Chapter.
C.T. Heath
According to the 2002 Census of Agriculture, "Data is routinely used by farm organizations, businesses, state departments of agriculture, elected representatives and legislative bodies at all levels of government, public and private sector analysts and colleges and universities." Which of the following is not true?
COA data is used to evaluate, change, promote and formulate urban policies and programs.
The superintendent of the Texas Agriscience Fair is __________ of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Dr. Candis Caraway
In 1971, the Texas FFA Alumni Association was formed and former Texas FFA Executive Secretary __________ was the Texas FFA Alumni Association's first president.
E. C. "Dick" Weekly
What country is NOT part of the USMCA (the successor to NAFTA)?
Chile
Where were pigs domesticated?
China
Which of the following are amendable, but with restrictions, i.e. time only, etc.
Closing and Reopening Nominations
More than 20% of all farmers are beginning farmers - in business less than _____ years.
10
Chickens begin laying eggs at _____ weeks old.
20
How many AFNR courses in Texas that provide rigorous and challenging opportunities?
31
Of the 1,200 acres of barley planted for seed production, _________is certified seed for resale.
50%
As outlined in the Texas FFA Ag Issues and Current Events Briefs, the 2018 Farm Bill aims to modify twelve agriculture and nutrition policies. Which one of the following is an incorrect description of one of those modifications?
Decrease the loan limits for farm ownership and operating loans
What vote is required by a previous question?
A two-thirds vote
Which is NOT an attribute of sorghum?
Antioxidant Free
Who is the Communications Coordinator for Texas FFA?
Ashley Dunkerley
Extemporaneous Public Speaking contestants are given _________ minutes to prepare a speech on one of three randomly selected agricultural topics.
30
Private ownership of forests in the United States accounts for 56% of total forest land. Individual and family forest landowners own _____ of that total forest land while corporations, partnerships, and tribes own most of the remaining percent of privately owned U.S. forests.
42%
In 2017, the average farm in the United States occupied an area of _____ acres.
444
It is estimated that _____ million turkeys are eaten at Thanksgiving, 22 million at Christmas, and 19 million at Easter.
46
How much does the average bale of cotton weigh?
480 lbs
There are _____ methods of voting.
5
About _____ gallons of blood needs to pass through the udder to produce one gallon of milk.
500
The average age of Texas farmers and ranchers is _____ years.
58
The greenhouse and nursery industry is comprised of two major segments: the floricultural product segment which accounts for about _____% and the environmental horticulture product segment which accounts for about _____%.
58; 42
The FFA Creed was last revised at which convention?
63rd
Annual national dues are currently $_____ for active members.
7
"Made with Organic Ingredients" means a product contains at least _____ percent organic ingredients.
70
How many of the nearly 500 National Delegates to the National FFA Convention are from Texas?
73
Of all public forest acres in the United States, ______ are in the West.
75%
Texas Produces what percent of pecan production in the United States?
75%
In 2020, student membership hit an all-time high with __________ members in 8,739 chapters.
760,113
How many years does it take for a pesticide to be developed and tested by industry and registered by the EPA?
9
It takes about _____ years for a pesticide manufacturer to go through the process of development, testing, and registration by the EPA for each product.
9
In the average day, a dairy cow will eat how much feed?
90 lbs
Beef byproducts allow __________ of every beef animal to be utilized.
99%
Assuming that an amendment to a main motion is pending, which of the following can be proposed?
A second rank amendment
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a presiding officer?
Ability to fairly debate motions
In an effort to prevent the demise of both wild horses and rangeland ecosystems, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has resorted to gathering excess animals and moving them to off-range corrals and pastures. Which of the following is not a correct fact about this effort?
Adoptions have kept up with population growth on the range.
Which of the following is NOT a foundational SAE component?
Agricultural Advocacy
Members of Congress who sit on the Senate and House Committees on __________ hold the primary responsibility of drafting farm bills.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
__________ is a highly palatable legume that has been grown as livestock feed since the fourth century; it is valued for its high nutritional quality and is an excellent source of essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
Alfalfa
The National Teacher _________ for FFA Program is a teacher outreach that is open to any current middle/high school agriculture teacher; selected teachers complete training, deliver educational sessions and create social media posts promoting National FFA resources and opportunities.
Ambassadors
Which is not true regarding making corrections to minutes of the previous meeting?
An error to the minutes must be corrected within thirty days of approval by the assembly.
If the president wishes to debate a motion, and the vice-president is absent, who should be asked to preside?
Any other officer that is called upon by the president.
Which incidental motion is undebatable if it relates to indecorum, priority of business, or deviation from the rules of speaking?
Appeal from the Decision of the Chair
If a member rises to a point of order and does not agree with the decision rendered, what should they do?
Appeal to the chair's deicison
Which one of the following states in not in the top 10 states in wind resources?
Arizona
Which items comes first in a Treasurer's report?
Balance on had at date of last report
Feeds and Fodder: _________ is described as high in protein and fiber; one of the most nutritious sprouts and is full of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to improve overall health and wellbeing of livestock.
Barley
Which of the following is NOT a Texas university that certifies agriculture educators?
Baylor University
The __________ is a producer-funded marketing and research program designed to increase domestic and/or international demand for beef and can be done through promotion, research and new product development, and a variety of other marketing tools.
Beef Checkoff Program
As listed in the Texas Farm Facts, the following swine breeds all originated in the United States except:
Berkshire
Which one of the following is not listed in the Texas Farm Facts as a popular/common breed of sheep in Texas?
Blueface
Who was the first of six Texans to serve as a National FFA President?
Bobby Tucker
Which governmental agency is responsible for managing and protecting wild horses and burros?
Bureau of Land Management
Which component of a Foundational SAE involves students developing the skills needed to succeed in both college and a career - including skills in responsibility, communication, innovation, critical thinking and collaboration?
Employability Skills for College and Career Readiness
Which of the following is NOT a method making nominations?
By the advisor
Where is the Sentinel stationed?
By the door
Which of the following is not a quality grade for eggs?
C
Communications, decision making, flexibility/adaptability, and technical/functional skills in agriculture are all components of the FFA Mission for developing __________.
Career Success
Which animal is affected by BSE?
Cattle
Which Leadership Development Event allows for the most members to come together to demonstrate their abilities as a team?
Chapter Conducting
Farm Fact: Pigs were originally domesticated in __________ around 4900 BC.
China
Who won the first Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event?
Christie Peterson
The first annual meeting of the Future Farmers of Texas was held in __________ on April 22, 1929.
College Station
As a result of delegate business at the 90th Texas FFA Convention held in July 2018, _____________________.
Collegiate FFA became part of the Texas FFA Alumni Association
___________ is often a one-time event where an individual or group provides time and services to better their community, without pay.
Community service
The National FFA Organization, through the State FFA Officer Leadership __________, provides a series of leadership development experiences to assist state officers in being competent and confident in their state leadership roles.
Continuum
What is the top crop being produced in the United States?
Corn
__________ is a fiber, feed, and food crop.
Cotton
What is the largest commodity exported from Texas?
Cotton and Cottonseed
What is the second largest expense of the farm bill?
Crop Insurance
Which of the following is not true of the National Organic Program (NOP)?
Ensures that products are completely free of residues.
Domestic horses have a lifespan of around 30 years.
False
__________ are a key technology utilized in precision agriculture.
Global Positioning Systems
Who was the first president of the Texas FFA?
Howard Strother, Mount Pleasant
The National FFA Archives is at which university?
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Which of the pertinent facts are NOT true regarding a main motion?
It is unamendable
The suspension of standing rules has which of the following characteristics?
It is undebatable
The first Star Farmer of America award (1929) was sponsored by the __________ until 1949.
Kansas City Star
The Texas Education Agency provides ____________ for Texas education and is headed by a State Education Commissioner appointed by the governor.
Leadership
The state Speaking Development Events Advisory Committee Superintendent is __________ of TAMU Commerce.
Maggie Salem
The FFA __________ Center helps to define the organization's identity, tone and voice, and should be considered the first step to creating materials and messaging about local and state FFA activities and events.
Media and Brand
What publication can be utilized for chapters looking for the best practices in growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture as modeled by other national finalist chapters?
National Chapter Awards Recognition Guide
Which of the following events did NOT occur in 1948?
National officers go on the first Goodwill Tour
Which of the following is not a demonstration of leadership required to earn the state FFA degree?
Demonstrating acquired life and leadership skills by participating in an approved leadership development workshop, conference or similar program.
Starting in January 2022, all of the following bioengineered foods must be labeled as such with the exception of which one?
Oranges
Which of the following is NOT a division of the Program of Activities (POA)?
Developing Members
The ___________ is the official salute of the FFA organization.
Pledge of Allegiance
If Lexi received 8 votes, Cade received 6 votes, and Maria received 6 votes, what vote did Lexi receive?
Plurality
Which motions can interrupt a speaker?
Point of order and division of the assembly
Who asks the question, "FFA members, why are we here?"
President
Which officer should take charge of candidates for degree ceremonies?
Sentinel
According to the manual, every member should:
Serve on at least one committee
FFA clothing, jewelry, chapter supplies, plaques, trophies, award pins, agricultural education resources, teaching tools and gift items can be ordered on __________.
ShopFFA.org
The member offering the motion to refer to a committee may specify whether it is to go to a __________.
Standing or Special Committee
Which one the following in not an incidental motion?
Take from the Table
__________ of the Texas FFA Association serves as general superintendent of the state award and degree selection process.
Tammy Glascock
Which Texas FFA Association employee is the SAE and Swine Validation Coordinator?
Tammy Glasscock
Which is not true for the Meats Evaluation event?
Team members complete an oral exam.
What should always be displayed during a chapter meeting?
The American Flag
Who published the first FFA Manual?
The Farm Journal of Philadelphia
Which organization is the coordinating leadership organization for shaping and strengthening school-based agricultural education at all levels in the United States.
The National Council for Agricultural Education
In basic parliamentary law, who has the right to debate a motion first?
The maker of the motion
Which is not true in discharging a committee?
The motion to discharge a committee may interrupt a speaker.
Which of the following is true concerning the following incidental motions?
There is no rank among incidental motions.
Which of the following is the most popular horse breed in the horse racing industry?
Thoroughbred
98% of pistachios are grown in California.
True
Grain sorghum can be used for human consumption.
True
Members cannot change their votes after the result of a vote has been announced without the permission of the chapter.
True
Middle school students can participate in the SAE Grant program.
True
The President is the one that signs the Farm Bill into law.
True
The chapter banquet is the highlight of the year for many FFA chapters.
True
The president is duty bound to enforce correct rules of procedure.
True
The protein in milk plays a role in the creation of antibodies which fight infection.
True
The state convention is the highlight of the year for the Texas FFA Association.
True
There is no motion to open nominations.
True
___________ administers the Pesticide Data Program, which tests commodities in the U.S. food supply for pesticide residues.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains many permanent provisions that help farmers and ranchers. Which one of the following is not one of the permanent provisions?
Double Estate Tax Exemption to $11 million person/$22 million couple
___________, a federal agent for agricultural education, conceived the idea of the NFA organization. An award was created in 1939 to honor his commitment to helping NFA members, and the award was reinstated in 1996 to promote diversity among chapters.
Dr. H.O. Sargent
Which one of the following is NOT correctly listed as a way that The National Council for Agricultural Education strives to stimulate their mission?
Use of experimental-based practices in agricultural education programs at all levels.
The __________ recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agricultural education and FFA for 20 or more years, on a national level.
VIP Citation
Who was the first Texas Collegiate FFA President?
Vanessa Brossman
Who serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the POA Committees?
Vice President
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A&M University) teacher educator __________ is credited as being the father of the Texas Future Farmer movement and served as the organization's first advisor until 1931.
E.R. Alexander
Usually it is desirable to discharge a committee under only three circumstances. Which of the following is not one of the circumstances?
When the advisor(s) disagree with the committee.
Which of the following is NOT a reason to discharge a committee?
When the committee has not taken up the question, and it is the same day as referral or the next calendar day.
Are candidates for the Texas FFA College Scholarship Program selected on a competitive basis?
Yes
According to the FFA Manual, the __________ is the most recognizable symbol of the organization.
blue corduroy jacket
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE's) are rare forms of progressive disorders that affect the __________ of animals.
brains
Which is listed by the Official FFA Manual as an outcome of chapter meetings?
"...members learn communication, planning and parliamentary skills."
The president may request action by general consent by stating:
"Shall we (state action desired) by general consent?"
A large wind tower and utility-scale turbine can cost how much?
$1 million
State Proficiency winners receive a _________ scholarship and are forwarded to the National FFA Organization to be reviewed for national honors.
$1000
How much money does horse owners have invested in barns, towing vehicles, trailers, tack and related equipment?
$13 billion
How much are state dues for Texas FFA active members?
$5
As listed in the "2018 Farm Bill Wins" for the Dairy Safety Net, the Farm Bill replaces the Dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) with the similar Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) and allows producers to cover margins up to __________ on their first five million pounds and for the repayment of a portion of premiums paid for MPP over 2014-2017.
$9.50
In 2003, how much corn was used to make biodiesel?
1 billion bushels
Only three-star high school chapters are eligible for the Model of Excellence national awards. How many high school chapters are chosen for this award?
10
U.S. consumers spend just _____ percent of their disposable income on food each year, while those in other countries spend much more.
10
When the National Organization was first established, what were member dues?
10 cents
What percent of income do Americans pay for their food?
10%
An effective FFA chapter has developed and approved a written program of activities which addresses all components of the National FFA Organization's quality standards for local chapters, and has as an intended outcome of the engagement of __________ percent of its members in a hands-on leadership development experience.
100
As outlined in the Leadership Guide, there are _____ guidelines listed for an effective FFA chapter.
11
A team of _____ Texas FFA State Officers serve as the Board of Student Officers and work in partnership with the board of directors to develop policy for the Texas FFA Association and provide student leadership to Texas FFA members.
12
What percent of farm operators are African American?
12%
As explained by the Texas Administrative Code chapter _____, subchapter A, the SAE includes the skills necessary to plan, propose, conduct and evaluate the experiential learning activity for all AFNR courses in Texas.
130
Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Texas utilizes _________ of the federally recognized career clusters, which includes Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR).
14
What percent of Texans work in an agriculture-related job?
14%
The hide from one beef animal can be made into: 20 footballs or 12 basketballs or 18 soccer balls or 12 baseball gloves or 18 volleyballs or _____ baseballs.
144
How many members are on the Texas FFA Board of Directors?
16
Milk contains _____ essential nutrients.
16
Which of the following is incorrect? Fact: 60 pounds of wheat (a bushel) produces _______________.
180 servings of spaghetti
When did teacher training in agriculture become mandated at Texas colleges?
1909
The national organization, Future Farmers of America, was established in __________ and the first National FFA Convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri.
1928
Official Dress has been worn by millions of FFA members since _______.
1933
The farm bill got its start in what year?
1933
The NFA was founded in what year?
1935
In what year did the FFA sell its one-millionth FFA jacket?
1964
When was the Texas FFA Alumni Association formed?
1971
In what year was the first African-American elected as president of the Texas FFA?
1972
When did the Texas FFA Foundation start?
1987
In order to earn the State FFA degree, a member must have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of how many years of systematic secondary school instruction in an agriculture education program at or above the 9th grade level?
2 years
What percentage of the United States population is comprised of farm and ranch families?
2%
According to the USDA and organic trade groups, Organic Agriculture grew by what percent over the last several years in the US?
20-25%
The first national television satellite broadcast of the National FFA Convention aired in 1987; the first live webcast of the National FFA Convention premiered on FFA.org in _________.
2004
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of __________ authorized an additional $1.6 billion of new clean renewable energy bonds to be distributed to tribal governments, public power providers and electric cooperatives to finance facilities that generate electricity from renewable resources.
2009
The __________ Census of Agriculture Farm Topology Report classified all farms into unique categories based on three criteria: who owns the operation, whether farming is the principal operator's primary occupation, and gross cash farm cash income (GCFI).
2012
The idea of using incentive payments to achieve sustainable wild horse and burro populations was/will be implemented on a trail basis in __________. The $__________ payment should promote more adoptions as the stipend can help cover veterinary and training costs.
2019; $1,000
What was the U.S. per capita consumption of beef, pork, broiler, and turkey meat combined in 2000?
218 lbs
Of the 24,000 acres of oats planted for seed production, _________is certified seed for resale.
22%
More than 244 million turkeys are raised yearly with more than __________ million of those turkeys consumed just in United States.
226
The Texas FFA's award program reflects the diversity of the agricultural industry and the AFNR curriculum. Due to the importance of the state award and degree selection process, a _____-member advisory committee provides input to the Board of Directors concerning policies and procedures for the process.
24
How many wild horses and burros have been placed in good homes since 1971?
245,000
Each year in the United States, _____ eggs are consumed by the average American.
250
The average hen lays how many eggs per year?
286
In their prime, many dairy goats average __________ of milk daily during a ten-month lactation.
3 to 4 quarts
Unless the rules of debate were modified, a member is entitled to speak _______________ on the same day on the same proposal that is debatable.
twice
Any unfinished business resulting from adjournment becomes __________ business at the next meeting and should be taken up where it was interrupted.
unfinished
In the United States, rice growing regions also serve as an important habitat for __________ and is an example of how properly managed agriculture can enhance the environment.
waterfowl and migratory birds
More foods are made with __________ than any other cereal grain.
wheat
The wheat kernel is the seed from which the plant grows, and each tiny seed contains three distinct parts that are separated during the milling process to produce flour. What part is the source of white flour?
Endosperm
Who was the first female to be elected president of the Texas FFA Association?
Erica Clark
Choose the best answer. Who should serve on at least one committee?
Every member
According to the Parliamentary Guide for FFA, the __________ is the body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization.
Executive board
The Texas FFA officer team serves as part of the delegation that travels to the national convention to represent the interests of the state's members in conducting the National FFA Organization's business. Who makes up the other part of the delegation?
FFA members selected by area associations.
"Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat," is not a pledge statement from the FFA Code of Ethics.
False
90% of wheat produced in the United States is exported.
False
A Point of Order may not interrupt a speaker if the speaker is in the process of making a motion.
False
A member does not have to have a satisfactory scholastic record to be eligible to receive the Chapter FFA Degree.
False
A member must have participated in at least ten different FFA activities above the chapter level to be eligible to receive the State FFA Degree.
False
A motion cannot be taken from the table until the next scheduled meeting.
False
A motion to Suspend the Standing Rules may interrupt a speaker.
False
A pertinent fact about the motion Lay on the Table is that it may interrupt a speaker.
False
A recruitment and retention plan that yields steady or increasing student enrollment is not one of the indicators in the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards.
False
A seconder of a motion must obtain recognition by the president prior to making the second.
False
According to the American Wind Energy Association, in 2018 America had less than 38,650 utility-scale wind-turbines operating in 41 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
False
According to the FFA Manual: When preparing articles or news releases for publication, they should be typed, single-spaced and edited for sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and clarity - and should be approved by a teacher in your English or journalism department.
False
According to the Texas FFA Farm Facts - History of Wheat: Ancient Greeks were the first to use yeast to make their loaves of bread rise and the first to use a bread oven.
False
According to the Texas FFA bylaws, the state must consider re-alignment at least every fifteen years and the areas must consider re-districting at least every ten years.
False
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) coal energy is the fastest-growing energy technology.
False
After a member rises to a point of parliamentary inquiry, the president should direct his/her attention to that member and say, "Inform me of your inquiry."
False
After the maker of a motion presents their motion, it belongs to the chapter and cannot be withdrawn without the consent of the chapter.
False
Almonds are the largest fruit crop grown in the United States
False
Almost 80% of United States farms are operated by families.
False
Amendments are always debatable.
False
Amendments do not have to be germane to the motion to which they apply.
False
An amendment of the second rank can be amended.
False
An example of a motion that may be rescinded: A motion that the chapter buy five new sets of clippers when the chapter has already ordered the clippers from the local feed store and paid a deposit.
False
Before a product can be labeled "organic," a government approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. However, companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant do not have to be certified.
False
Canada has agreed to end their Class 7 pricing scheme within twenty-four months of the implementation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
False
Cattle spend four to six months in a feedlot with pens that typically allow about 75 square feet of room per animal.
False
Corey Flournoy from Illinois is the first African-American to be elected to national FFA office.
False
Day at the Capital is held each year in conjuction with the start of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
False
Dorper sheep are primarily wool sheep that produce a high quality fine-wool fleece.
False
Each local chapter is entitled to send one delegate from its active membership plus one additional delegate for 25 members or any fraction thereof above the fist 50 to serve as delegates.
False
Every SAE has a proficiency award area in which a member can compete.
False
FFA chapters do not have to follow school policy for the use of social media.
False
FFA is structured into a degree program that rewards active FFA members for progress in all phases of leadership, skills, and academic development.
False
Farmers and ranchers receive 12 cents of every dollar spent on agriculture products.
False
Food security is not a platform for delivery of the FFA mission.
False
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) affects only non-cloven footed animals such as horses.
False
For decades, pesticides have been used as one of many pest management tools in agricultural production to ensure that high quality, safe, and inexpensive food can meet consumer demand. Food safety and health concerns are no longer associated with their use with the advancement in food technologies.
False
For the state FFA delegation body, a two-thirds of chapters which are registered for state convention constitutes the required quorum.
False
Generally, a hen lays smaller eggs as she gets older.
False
Globally, wind energy capacity increased more than 11 times between 2000 and 2012.
False
Grain sorghum has a beneficial industry use as biodegradable packaging material. However, it cannot be used for the shipping of electronic equipment because it conducts static electricity.
False
Grain sorghum is one of the oldest known grains originating in Africa and Northern Europe.
False
Hawaii is the only state to produce sugar cane.
False
Hydroelectric power accounts for nearly all the electricity generated from renewable resources in Texas.
False
If a motion that requires a second does not receive one, it dies for lack of a second. If a second is not offered immediately, the president may not ask if there is a second.
False
If an amendment or amendments are proposed to a motion that requires a two-thirds vote, those amendments also require the two-thirds vote to modify the original motion.
False
In 1928, eight students were the first to receive the state farmer degree as members of the Future Farmers of Texas.
False
In 1935, David Simmons of Texas, was elected as the first national NFA president.
False
In 1953, the U.S. Post Office Department issued a special 5-cent postage stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.
False
In 2000, The National FFA Convention was held in Louisville, Kentucky for the first time.
False
In 2005, National FFA launched Seeds of Hope, a fundraising campaign to rebuild Gulf Coast states' agricultural education and FFA programs following Hurricane Harvey.
False
In a service-learning SAE, the project is not required to align to the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Technical Standards and Career Ready Practices.
False
In order to earn the Honorary American Degree-Teacher, nominees must have taught for a minimum of 5 years.
False
In the Texas Farm Facts guide, GCFI refers to gross credit finance interest.
False
In the upland hardwood forests, oaks or hickories make up at least 75% of the trees and pine species are less than 25%.
False
Inclusion is not a platform for the delivery of the FFA Mission.
False
It is acceptable to use "I so move..." or "I make a motion..." in offering a proposal.
False
Local chapters are chartered by area associations.
False
Long-grain rice typically cooks dry and is not sticky, and it is used in puddings and desserts. Short-grain rice cooks moist and sticky, and it is used in frozen dinners, canned soup, and seasoned packaged products.
False
Middle school agricultural education/FFA offers hypothetical and research activities for middle school students instead of experiential, hands-on activities.
False
Most cattle farms are non-family farms.
False
Motions that bring a question again before the assembly include: Take from the Table, Discharge a Committee, Reconsider, Rescind, and Appeal.
False
Nanotechnology will have almost no impact on the agriculture industry.
False
Parliamentary procedure is based upon several autocratic principles.
False
President Ronald Reagan, former Georgia governor, was also a former member of the Plains FFA Chapter in Georgia.
False
President: "An appeal has been taken from the decision of the chair. This motion is undebatable, unamendable, and requires a two-thirds vote."
False
President: "The previous question has been called. This motion is debatable, amendable, and requires a two-thirds vote."
False
Representatives of sponsoring companies should not make presentations of awards during the chapter banquet.
False
Russian explorers are credited with first introducing horses to North America in the 1500s.
False
Since farmers are not trained in the use of pesticides, all pesticides used on farms are applied under the direct supervision of trained and certified applicators assigned to specific regions in each state.
False
State officers are elected through a teacher-centered process that consists of three phases and is facilitated by board-appointed student representatives.
False
Students can compete in the Texas FFA Agriscience Fair as individuals or as a part of a multi-member team of up to six people.
False
Texas FFA Association is blessed with partners who underwrite nearly $3 million in scholarships through the Texas FFA Association's academic scholarship program.
False
Texas FFA Association recognizes those chapters that have outstanding programs of activities through the State Chapter Award program.
False
Texas produces Hard Red Winter and Durum Wheat.
False
The 2022 State FFA Convention will be held in Dallas.
False
The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA grades carcasses by evaluating characteristics including marbling (distribution of internal flecks of fat, contributing to tenderness and taste) and the age of the animal. Grading is not voluntary.
False
The Career and Technical Student Organization for AFNR students is FBLA.
False
The Conservation Title (Title 2 of the 2018 Farm Bill) covers farming and food research, education, and extension programs designed to support innovation, from state university-affiliated research to vital training for the next generation of farmers and ranchers.
False
The FFA jacket can be worn only by members, alumni, and supporters.
False
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a public health agency in the United States Department of Agriculture, is responsible for ensuring compliance with auction facility regulations and that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
False
The Texas Army National Guard is not one of the current Texas FFA corporate partners.
False
The Texas FFA Association awards three types of scholarships—academic, corporate, and award.
False
The Texas FFA state winner of the Soil Stewardship Prepared Public Speaking contest receives a $3500 scholarship.
False
The Wildlife Alliance for Youth is the Texas FFA's provider for the Wildlife and Recreation Management LDE.
False
The first National FFA President was Leslie Applegate from Virginia.
False
The first line of the FFA motto is, "Doing to Learn".
False
The majority of the data in the Texas FFA Association Farm Facts guide comes from research results at Texas A&M University.
False
The most common white egg layer is the Rhode Island Red.
False
The presiding officer must recognize a member even when the member's intent is obstructive.
False
The prevailing side is the winning side of an outcome of a vote only when the vote is positive.
False
The projected baseline for the 2018 Farm Bill over five years (2019-2023) is $867 billion.
False
The purpose of a main motion is to present an item of business for consideration and action by the chair.
False
The rank of importance of different motions is called Classification.
False
The salute should always be used in the official opening ceremony for meetings and at other FFA gatherings.
False
The state winner of the John Justin "Standard of the West" Award is presented an additional product-gift certificate and plaque and a $5,000 stipend.
False
The three agriculture-related titles with the largest share of projected farm bill expenditures are nutrition, crop insurance, and conservation.
False
The total impact of the horse industry to the Texas economy exceeds $20 billion annually.
False
The vote on the motion to close nominations may be reconsidered.
False
There are approximately 245 active cotton gins in Texas with most of those gins located along the Texas coast.
False
There are four divisions in the Agriscience Fair.
False
There are over 180 species of pigs in the world, and pigs can be found on every continent.
False
There are ten phases to drafting the farm bill.
False
There were 141,113 FFA members in Texas FFA in 2021.
False
To protect eggs from breakage, they are packaged in cartons with the large end down.
False
Under NAFTA, tariffs were eliminated for all products between the U.S. and Canada.
False
Unless the organization has a special rule for rules of debate, a member may reserve any portion of their time for a later time.
False
When a member has the floor, it is always out of order for another member to be standing.
False
When a nominating committee is used, members may not make nominations from the floor.
False
With federal protections and no natural predators, the populations of the free-roaming horses and burros have skyrocketed, but there is still enough range for them at this time.
False
You have to be a former FFA member to be a member of the Texas FFA Alumni.
False
You must be a former FFA member to be a member of the Texas FFA Alumni.
False
Farm Facts-2016 Food Dollar: The industry group dollar demonstrates that the cost of food equals the sum of value added by all supply chain establishments. Which industry group holds the largest portion of the food dollar?
Food services
The FFA Manual states there are six types of SAEs and every student in an agricultural education program should start a __________ SAE.
Foundational
A member may retain student membership until November 30th following which National FFA Convention and Expo after graduation from high school?
Fourth
Who was the first African-American to be elected to state FFA office in Texas?
Fred McClure
The letters FFA stand for __________.
Future Farmers of America
Each year, FFA chapters from around the country celebrate National FFA Week during the week of:
George Washington's birthday
What is the most highly consumed meat in the world?
Goat
Which of the following is NOT one of the AFNR programs of study?
Horticulture
As illustrated in the 2021-2022 Leadership Guide, the first issued chapter charter of the Texas Association of Future Farmers of America was signed by __________ and _________ in April of 1930.
Howard Strother & E. R. Alexander
Unless the rules of debate have been modified, which of the following is not true?
If a speaker yields to another member for a question, the time consumed by the question is not charged to the speaker.
Which of the following is not a Speaking Development Event for FFA members?
Impromptu Public Speaking
Motions must be voted upon in what order?
In reverse order of their proposal
Which of the following is NOT a pertinent fact of the motion to Take from the Table?
It can only be reconsidered by a two-thirds vote.
The USDA National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard which requires companies to create labels or use technology to inform consumers about food ingredients from bioengineered crops or fish - effective __________.
January, 2022
In 2000, a focus group representing a cross section of agricultural education stakeholders—teachers, state staff, farmers, ranchers and agribusiness men assembled in Austin to chart the future needs of the organization. This group became known as the "Texas FFA __________".
Leadership Council
__________ focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization.
Leadership Development Events
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through Fiscal Year 2023 and modifies several Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Which of the following is not one of those programs as listed in the Ag Issues and Current Events Briefs?
Livestock Production Practices
Where does a majority of Texas corn end up?
Livestock feed
Which type of rice is used in cereal manufacturing?
Medium-grain
Who is the commissioner of Education in Texas?
Mike Morath
Which of the following is not a category for the Agriscience Fair?
Milk Quality and Products
__________ can be described as a grass that is rich in B vitamins, high in minerals and essential amino acids, and high in fiber; it provides similar benefits as oats and barley and is an option for fodder production.
Millet
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - which locks in market opportunities previously developed with our North American neighbors and also builds on those trade relationships in several key areas - is the successor to __________.
NAFTA
A promising new technology that involves working with extremely small particles to create new products and processes that could increase the efficiency of agricultural production, improve the efficacy of functional foods (foods delivering benefits beyond basic nutrition), and offer 'smart' food packaging to detect pathogens or contaminants is __________.
Nanotechnology
Which Career Conference would focus on specific career pathways such as animal systems, plant systems, and agribusiness systems. Students tour diverse operations in their career pathway, learn from industry experts, and network with students who share their interests?
Next Generation Conference
For members who are passionate about their future careers, ___________serve as a launching pad to learn more about their next steps after high school by focusing on specific career pathways such as animal systems, plant systems, and agribusiness systems.
Next Generation Conferences
How many calves are born on Texas cow-calf operations?
Over 5 million
To receive the Discovery degree a member must ______.
Participate in at least one local chapter activity outside of scheduled class time
Pine nuts, also called _________, are grown in the Southwest and are desired in cooking and other applications for their unique flavoring and pine nut oil.
Pignolias
A student working as an unpaid intern would have a(n) ___ SAE.
Placement
Which of the following is not a way to meet the requirements to be in compliance with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard?
Posting a "bioengineered" warning sign at store entrances along with with a phone number to call.
Which statement best describes FFA as part of the three-circle model in school-based agricultural education?
Premier leadership, personal growth, and career success
In 2012, Patrick Gottsch donated $1 million to the national FFA on behalf of which company (becoming the single-largest unrestricted donation in the organizations history)?
RFD-TV
Which of the following is NOT a National FFA Career Development Event?
Range and Pasture
The interim Executive Director of the Texas FFA Association (August 20, 2021 to September 30, 2021) was __________; Jennifer Jackson was named the organization's new executive director effective October 1, 2021.
Ray Pieniazek
Which of the following in not a provision of the FFA Code of Ethics?
Relentlessly strive for excellence in all that I pursue
Which officer should serve as chair of the POA public relations committee?
Reporter
If a member wanted to cancel action taken by the chapter which motion would they use?
Rescind
__________ is an essential nutrient found in milk that is a factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation.
Riboflavin
Who is the Texas FFA Foundation's all-time leading contributor with gifts totaling more than $1.5 million?
Richard Wallrath
During opening ceremonies, who states, "There are __________ members and _________guests present, Mr./Mdm. President."
Secretary
Farm Fact: One of every __________ working Texans is in an agriculture-related job.
Seven
Senior Prepared Public Speaking: __________ division champions are chosen in the semifinal round at the state FFA convention in July and an overall champion is selected in the final round.
Six
__________ major forest types are found in the Piney Woods.
Six
The chairman of the State Scholarship Committee is _________ of Anson.
Stephen Scitern
Which motions are secondary motions (not main motions) that assist the group in dealing with or disposing of a main motion?
Subsidiary motions
Which of the following states is NOT in the top ten states in wind resources?
Tennessee
Which state has the largest wind generating capacity?
Texas
In addition to the Texas FFA Association, the Ford Agricultural Education Texas FFA Leadership Center (Austin, Texas) houses all of the following entities except:
Texas FFA Alumni
In 1987, to manage C.J. "Red" Davidson assets and to raise funds to ensure the future of the Texas FFA, the __________ was created.
Texas FFA Foundation
Because of the diverse and varied nature of the CDEs, seven different sites are used to host 28 different state events. Which of the following is currently not a host of any state events?
Texas State University
The cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, increased cotton production and lowered costs which resulted in cotton becoming the cheapest and most widely used __________ in the world.
Textile Fabric
The National Quality FFA Chapter Standards can be used to evaluate the local FFA chapter and develop clear goals and objectives for chapter improvement. Which of the following is not listed in the FFA Manual as one of the indicators to use to conduct an assessment?
The FFA chapter appreciates and promotes diversity in the organization.
The letters "FFA" stand for Future Farmers of America; however, the Future Farmers of America organization shall be known and do business as:
The National FFA Organization
If the recommendation of a committee is passed, who assumes responsibility for the committee report?
The chapter
Can previous question be reconsidered?
The previous question may be reconsidered before the affirmative vote has been taken on the pending question or questions.
What is the primary purpose of parliamentary procedure?
To assist groups to achieve their objectives.
The purpose of a parliamentary inquiry is to do what?
To permit a member to gain parliamentary information.
Who is the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture?
Tom Vilsack
A School-Based Enterprise SAE requires working with your teacher outside of class instruction time to find available facilities and to form a business structure such as a cooperative, an LLC, or partnership.
True
A call for orders of the day can be made only when the order of business is being varied from and when no other privileged motion is pending.
True
A member wishing to appeal from the decision of the chair on a point of order must do so immediately after the president states whether the point is sustained or not.
True
A motion that has been laid on the table should only remain there if the meeting is adjourned or delayed.
True
A pertinent fact of Refer to a Committee is that it may be reconsidered but only before the committee takes up the question.
True
A point of order does not require a second, is undebatable and unamendable, and may not be reconsidered.
True
A point of order may be called while one member has the floor and another is standing.
True
A second is required to call the previous question as well as a two-thirds vote.
True
According to the FFA Code of Ethics, a member should dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.
True
Advance notice and a two-thirds vote is necessary to suspend written rules of parliamentary procedure that were formally proposed and adopted by an assembly or group.
True
Agriculture has made a tremendous contribution to the quality of American life, and it plays a valuable role in our everyday lives by not only providing us with food, but also by maintaining a strong economy.
True
Agriscience state winning projects in Divisions 1 & 2 receive a $250 scholarship and Divisions 3-6 receive a $1,000 scholarship supported by Dick Wallrath and Champion Ranch through the Texas FFA Foundation.
True
All chapters should have functioning officers and committee chairs.
True
All official FFA cermemonies are to be memorized, rehearsed and conducted with pride and dignity.
True
All students enrolled in an agricultural education program have the opportunity to be a member of FFA.
True
Approved and acceptable uses of the name Future Farmers of America, the name National FFA Organization, the letters FFA, the FFA emblem, the FFA Advertising Mark, and other FFA trademarks and service marks can be found in the FFA manual.
True
As a leading advocate for family farmers and sustainable agriculture, it's our (FFA members and supporters) job to make sure that the farm bill is good for farmers, good for consumers, and good for the natural environment.
True
As explained in the Leadership Guide, participation in an Immersion SAE will give you hands-on experience in the areas of critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.
True
As the declining farm economy drives increasing stress in farm country, the Farm Bill reauthorizes the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network that provides funding for helplines and websites, training for farm advocates, support groups, outreach, and home delivery of assistance in an effort to better support farmers, ranchers, and farm workers in tough times.
True
At the 2021 National FFA Convention, Texas had 73 of the nearly 500 national delegates.
True
Before a pesticide can be used, it undergoes extensive research, development, testing, and governmental review.
True
Blue 365 connects innovations and cutting-edge technology with the next generation of leaders who will change the world.
True
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly referred to as "Mad Cow Disease", affects only cattle. There is a similar disease called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), which is found in humans. However, in the U.S. there is no significant risk of contracting the disease through consumption of meat, dairy products, gelatin, or other animal-derived products given the government's surveillance and protection system.
True
Certified crop advisers (CCA) and licensed pest control advisers (PCA) are highly trained and educated individuals that offer crop production and pest management recommendations to farmers. Certain pesticides may be applied only by or under the direct supervision of trained and certified applicators.
True
Confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar) is granulated sugar that has been mixed with three percent starch.
True
Consumers reap the benefits from American food production capabilities.
True
Cotton is the number two crop in the United States producing an estimated 18.4 million bales of cotton in 2018.
True
During the Greenhand FFA Degree Ceremony, the Vice President states, "Success in a career and in life is largely the result of a sound education and a willingness to work. Without labor, we accomplish little, and unless our labor is directed by intelligent thinking, we accomplish nothing."
True
Each state FFA association determines how to apply for their State Star Farmer award.
True
Each year, 10 high school chapters will be chosen as Model of excellence chapters.
True
Food Science and Technology is one of the Career Development Events in Texas.
True
For a Service-Learning SAE, a needs assessment must be conducted along with pre-approval by a local review committee.
True
Game skins such as White-Tailed Deer, Ostrich, Kudo, Springbok, Impala, Blesbok and other exotics have a growing demand with farmers, ranchers and taxidermists developing skills in preparation, marketing and tanning.
True
Germane, as applied to parliamentary law, is a debate that is closely or significantly related, relevant, or pertinent to the motion on the floor at the time.
True
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is high in fructose (fruit sugar) compared to the pure glucose (simple sugar) that is in corn syrup.
True
If a first rank amendment is pending, numerous second rank amendments may be proposed and rejected or accepted as long as there is only one second rank amendment pending at a time.
True
If the presiding officer is unable to determine which side a majority voted, they may immediately take another vote using a method that will permit an actual count of members.
True
In phase two of the state officer election process, delegates cast ballots within their area caucus and the results of this initial vote are combined with interview scores to produce a single state officer candidate from the top two candidates from each area association.
True
It became necessary to mass produce and improve the quality of milk with the movement of population from the farms to the cities.
True
Junior FFA members must be affiliated with a chapter in the school district in which they are enrolled unless the school district approves a waiver for out of district students.
True
Just one application is required for the multiple scholarship opportunities that are supported by businesses and individuals through the National FFA Foundation.
True
Local chapters can establish their online web presence by creating their own websites using the FFANow (FFANow.org) custom online chapter website system through the Texas FFA Network.
True
Members of Congress who sit on the Senate and House Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hold the primary responsibility of drafting the farm bill.
True
Members of milk quality teams gain a greater understanding of dairy products in the areas of quality production, processing, distribution, promotion, marketing, and consumption.
True
More members can get involved in leadership positions with a mini-chapter system where each agriculture class elects its own officers.
True
Most protected forests are in public ownership while most production forests are in private ownership.
True
National NFA President Oliver Hunter from Texas resigned his office.
True
No subsidiary motion may be applied to a call for orders of the day.
True
Nominees for the Honorary American Degree-Teacher award must have at least 85 percent FFA membership in their agricultural education program.
True
Of the six main breeds of dairy cows, the Jersey is known to produce more butterfat than any other dairy breed.
True
Parliamentary law may be thought of as a code of ethics which permits a group to conduct their business in the most effective and efficient manner.
True
Parliamentary procedure can be defined as the fundamental principles used to conduct democratic discussions and arrive at a group decision.
True
Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017 benefits most farm and ranch businesses.
True
Prior to admittance of females to membership in FFA, girls were allowed to be FFA Sweethearts and chapter typists.
True
Privileged motions rank above incidental, subsidiary and main motions.
True
Products featuring nanotech materials already available to consumers include sunscreens, cosmetics, paints, stain-resistant and wrinkle-resistant clothing, dental bonding agents, pharmaceuticals, golf balls, and tennis balls.
True
Shell color has no effect on nutrient content of an egg as nutrient content is determined by the hen's feed.
True
Small Family Farms make up 88% of United States farms with gross cash farm income (GCFI) less than $350,000. This includes three subcategories: Retirement, Primary Occupation Off-Farm, and Primary Occupation On-Farm.
True
Smith Reed from Holland wont the first FFA speaking contenst in Texas.
True
Smith Reed of Holland won the first official FFA speaking contest hosted by Texas A&M University on April 20, 1931 with his speech entitled, "Farm Machinery and the Agricultural Revolution".
True
Soybeans and Oil crops are considered to be Pulses.
True
State associations are chartered by the national organization.
True
Students should sit with their parents at a Chapter Banquet.
True
Texas exports $172 million worth of feeds and fodders annually.
True
Texas is one of only 16 states that produce rice.
True
Texas leads the nation in cotton production.
True
The "Cotton Belt" spans the southern half of the United States, stretching from Virginia to California.
True
The 2018 Farm Bill has twelve titles.
True
The 2018 Farm Bill increases Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acreage to 27 million by 2023.
True
The Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems event tests both technical and agricultural mechanics skills by taking a systems approach and emphasizing machinery and equipment systems, related industry and marketing systems, energy systems, structural systems and environmental/natural resource systems.
True
The Beef Research and Information Act does not allow beef checkoff dollars to be invested in production research that is not aimed at improving the end beef product.
True
The FSIS is responsible for ensuring compliance with slaughter regulations and that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe.
True
The Farm Bill leverages existing Rural Development programs to help rural communities better address the challenges associated with the opioid epidemic.
True
The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 significantly changed the way EPA regulates pesticides with requirements included for a new safety standard - "reasonable certainty of no harm" - that must be applied to all pesticides used on foods.
True
The Food for America program launched in 1975.
True
The Forever Blue Network is launched in 2020.
True
The National FFA Organization affirms its belief in the value of all human beings and seeks diversity in its membership, leadership and staff as an equal opportunity employer.
True
The Rural Development Title (Title 6) of the 2018 Farm Bill covers programs that help foster rural economic growth through rural business and community development (including farm businesses), housing, and infrastructure improvement (including a Broadband program).
True
The Ryan Mott Memorial Scholarship provides the state winner with a $1,000 scholarship.
True
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program has been authorized at $60 million per year since it was first introduced in 1985, but has not yet been funded above $25 million per year. This is an example of how authorized funding is not the same as appropriated funding when it comes to some programs in the farm bill.
True
The Texas FFA Association's executive board interprets policy and renders decisions deemed to be more than a management decision, handles appeals and other administrative matters presented by the executive director.
True
The Texas FFA's approach to leadership development is "learning by doing" through peer instruction.
True
The advisor(s) of the state winner of the "Standard of the West" award will receive a pair of full-quill ostrich boots.
True
The all-time leading contributor to the Texas FFA Foundation, with gifts totaling more than $1.5 million in 2005, is Richard Wallrath of Centerville, Texas.
True
The basic requirements of an Ownership/Entrepreneurship SAE are that you own the enterprise, make the management decisions, and take the financial risk with the ultimate goal of earning a profit.
True
The closely related Delaine-Merino and Texas Delaine were developed from the Spanish Merino having an unbroken line of breeding 1,200 years old.
True
The four-compartment stomach of ruminants consists of: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum, and the abomasum.
True
The maker of a motion cannot offer discussion against the motion but is entitled to vote against it.
True
The member offering the motion to refer to a committee may specify whether the motion is to go to a standing or special committee.
True
The motion to adjourn is considered a main motion when made in an organization that has no provision for another meeting.
True
The motion to suspend a standing rule may be offered prior to the item of business to which it pertains or it may be offered while the question is pending.
True
The purpose of parliamentary procedure is to promote efficient meetings so that business can be transacted in an orderly manner. Each chapter member should know how to conduct and take part in a meeting in order to protect the rights of all members.
True
The purpose of the motion Rescind is to cancel action taken by the chapter.
True
The state has no limit on the number of state FFA degrees that may be received in a given year.
True
The term "pesticides" refers to many types of crop protection products: insecticides control insects; herbicides control weeds; fungicides control fungi, molds, and mildews; fumigants destroy insects, fungi, and bacteria.
True
The time a meeting was called to order and the time a meeting was adjourned should be included in the minutes of a regular meeting.
True
The total impact of the horse industry to the Texas economy exceeds $11 billion annually.
True
Therapeutic Riding is an equine-assisted activity that improves balance, joint mobility, coordination, muscle tone, and posture for a wide variety of disabilities in children and adults.
True
There are currently 31 AFNR courses that provide rigorous and challenging opportunities for more than 222,894 students in Texas.
True
There are two types of wheat planted in the U.S.: Winter wheat and Spring wheat.
True
Trent McKnight was the last National FFA President from Texas in 2000-2001.
True
Trey Elizondo is the most current national FFA officer form Texas.
True
Under the Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act of 1978, a wind system may be connected to an electrical grid and excess electricity may be sold to a local utility.
True
Unless the vote was made by ballot, the motion to reconsider must be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side.
True
Until the result of a vote is finally announced, members may change their vote.
True
When a voice vote is taken and the president is unable to determine on which side a majority voted, but the president does not immediately take another vote using a method that will permit an actual count - a member can demand this by moving for a division of assembly.
True
When an order of business has been adopted but there is a desire to transact business out of the adopted order, it is necessary to suspend the rules, which requires a two-thirds vote.
True
While a main motion is before the chapter and a subsidiary motion is proposed, the latter should be disposed of first since it may in fact dispose of the main motion and is of higher rank.
True
Wind turbines can be owned as stand-alone units or can be connected to a utility power grid.
True
With the exception of American degree level applicants, all state finalist for star awards are interviewed at the state level.
True
Which of the following is not required to retain membership in FFA?
Tryout and participate in competitive events.
Where was the first NFA National Conference held?
Tuskegee, Alabama
Currently, Texas is divided into how many administrative areas?
Twelve
Which of the following does NOT share responsibility for the regulation of pesticides?
U.S. Department of Energy
During opening ceremonies, who states, "I shall call the roll of officers, determine if they are at their stations and report back to you, Mr./Mdm. President."
Vice president
In response to concerns from horse advocates about the future of wild horses, President Richard Nixon signed the _______________ (1971) into effect, directing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to manage and protect wild horses and burros.
Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act
WPS, ______________ for Agricultural Pesticides, is a federal regulation aimed at reducing the risk of pesticide poisonings and injuries among agricultural workers and pesticide handlers.
Worker Protection Standard
Legislative authority for the COA comes from the Census of Agriculture Act of 1997. The Act does not mandate what data the COA will collect, but it does have provisions. Does the Act provide for penalties for refusing to respond to the Census or for giving fraudulent answers?
Yes
Are there examples for opening and closing ceremonies which outline responsibilities for a chapter's historian and parliamentarian offices?
Yes, they are available online
The lists of specific bioengineered foods that are affected by the rules of the USDA National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard include alfalfa, trademarked __________ apples, canola, corn, cotton, specific varieties of eggplant, certain varieties of papaya, (pink flesh) pineapple, potatoes, AquAdvantage salmon, soybeans, summer squash and sugarbeets.
artic
The budget and finance committee of the Texas FFA Board of Directors/Board of Student Officers develops a budget for each fiscal year to be presented to the delegate body at the annual convention __________ session.
business
If the legal minimum is not present for a chapter meeting, the chapter _______________.
can do everything on the agenda except transact business that would require a vote.
After presentation of an inappropriate or ridiculous proposal, the presiding officer _______________.
can rule it out of order altogether
The current FFA Vision states, "FFA provides the next generation of leaders who will _______________."
change the world
The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 set stricter standards that require the EPA to place particular emphasis on __________ in making regulatory decisions about pesticides.
children
The largest percentage of the total net generation of U.S. electricity originates from __________.
coal-generated electricity
An effective FFA chapter encourages SAEs that are industry relevant, appropriate to classroom/laboratory instruction, student interests, aptitudes and future goals and are documented in approved record books. As outlined in the Leadership Guide, preference should be given to __________ record keeping systems.
computer generated
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is derived from _________.
corn starch
There are three primary products derived from cotton production. Raw fiber from the cotton plant which is pressed into bales at the cotton gin, purchased by textile mills and processed in stages into yarn and cloth describes __________.
cotton lint
A ranch horse should have keen __________ sense, high endurance, and a gentle disposition.
cow
The motion to reconsider is:
debatable if the motion to be reconsidered is debatable.
As it applies to parliamentary law, _________ is the deliberation or consideration, either positive or negative, of an issue properly brought before a deliberative assembly.
debate
Some programs are written into the farm bill with mandatory money - meaning it comes to them automatically every year; other programs have __________ money - meaning agriculture appropriators must decide each year how much funding (if any) to award a program.
discretionary
Wind-powered energy grew slowly in the United States during the 1990s due to __________ .
electricity deregulation
In regards to Teacher Education Institutions in Texas, there are __________ universities that prepare and certify students to serve as agricultural educators.
eleven
A Berkshire pig and a Poland China pig have the same characteristics of being black with white on the legs, snout, and tail; the Berkshire has __________ ears and the Poland China has __________.
erect; drooped
One of the democratic principles upon which parliamentary procedure is based on says that debate in society must be _____.
fair to all concerned and must be free to those so entitled
In basic parliamentary law, the maker/presenter of any debatable motion is entitled to speak in debate __________.
first
In the United States, __________ are the largest product segment for the fruit and nut industry.
grapes
Most all wheat harvested for grain is used in some phase of the milling industry; the better-quality __________ wheat is used in the production of commercial bakery flour.
hard red winter
In 2020, State Leadership Conference was __________ due to COVID-19 and strict social distancing guidelines in Texas.
held virtually
FFA _______________ who are planning on attending a specialized training program or seeking a two or four-year degree can apply for scholarships through the National FFA Organization Scholarship Program.
high school seniors and collegiate members
For the FFA member, degrees of membership represent milestones in the development of leadership, career and citizenship skills. Member and chapter awards provide worthy goals and significant recognition _______________.
in a competitive environment
Most U.S. farms are owned by _________________.
individuals, family partnerships, or family corporations
If the motion is only to refer an item of business to a committee (with no specialization or specifications), _______________.
it is then the responsibility of the president to appoint the committee.
The words Agricultural Education and FFA are emblazoned in the center of the emblem to signify the combination of __________ and __________ necessary for progressive agriculture.
learning; leadership
When a motion to adjourn is qualified (includes as to time), the motion to adjourn becomes a _________ motion.
main
More than half of the votes cast is a(n) ________ vote.
majority
Texas FFA members have an opportunity to exert influence on a national scale, not only as delegates, but also via a grassroots process through which any __________ can submit an issue and possibly have it debated and discussed by national delegates.
member
During cleaning, a light coating of __________ is sprayed on the egg to seal the tiny pores in the shell which slows down aging and prevents bacteria from entering the pores.
mineral oil
The Pledge of Allegiance should be recited as it is punctuated. There is no comma or pause following the word "__________".
nation
The FFA colors of __________ blue and __________ gold give unity to the organization.
national; corn
To receive the Discovery degree a member must ______.
participate in at least one local chapter activity outside of scheduled class time
Texas is the second largest producer of __________ in the United States.
pecans
According to the Parliamentary Guide for FFA: During debate, members should be courteous and should avoid references to others that might be interpreted as ________________. The right to the floor may be refused to those members who are not courteous and polite.
personal conflicts
The motion to reopen nominations
requires a second.
The motion to _____ is a main motion and can be made by any member when no other motion is pending.
rescind
Previous notice and a two-thirds vote are generally required for the adoption of changes to Rules of Order, Bylaws, and Constitutions. Furthermore, the amendment to the rules of orders, bylaws, or constitution may be amended but only if the amendment is within the __________ of notice.
scope
Sugar and sweeteners are the number ___________ crop produced in the United States. Sugars can come from sugarcane, sugar beets and high fructose corn syrup.
seven
To adjourn a meeting without setting a date for a future meeting and often used to adjourn conventions where the next convention date has not been set is known as adjourning __________.
sine die
In the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a 55,000 metric tons limit is placed on exports by Canada of __________ and milk protein concentrate the first year of implementation, falling to 35,000 metric tons per year thereafter.
skim milk powder
The term __________ crops refers to fruits, vegetables, nuts, and nursery crops including organic produce.
specialty
In 2002, the Texas FFA Foundation Capital Campaign was launched with a $1.3 million gift from ____________________.
the Ford Motor Company and Texas Ford dealers
A tie vote means __________.
the motion is lost, assuming it required a majority vote
If the proposer of a motion modifies the motion in any way after it receives a second, ________________.
the seconder may withdraw the second
Sugarcane is a _______________ grass that flourishes in tropical and subtropical regions. It is the sweet sap in the stalks that is the source of sugar as we know it.
thick, tall, perennial
The value of sugar exported from Texas is $27 million, ranking Texas __________ in the nation.
thirteenth
The purpose of referring to a committee is to temporarily place the action in question in a committee. According to the Parliamentary Guide, which of the following is an incorrect reason for why this action may be desired?
to allow a more formal discussion of the item of business