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The State FFA Board of Directors shall elect a State FFA Treasurer for a term this long:
3 years
In the event a local dept. of Ag Ed is discontinued, its chartered FFA chapter may operate for a period that does not exceed this period of time.
3 years (surrendered to State Advisor at end of 3 years)
NC's farming industry accounts for more than this percent of the state's income.
3.6%
The Board of Directors shall submit their recommendations concerning dues to local chapters at least this many days prior to state convention:
30 days
According to the last Census of Agriculture in 2012, what percent of all farm operators are women?
30%
How many delegates were at the first NC state convention?
300
Farmers have enrolled a total of this many acres in the Conservation Reserve Program to protect the environment and provide habitat for wildlife.
31 million
This percent of U.S. gross farm income comes directly from exports.
31%
Crop cash receipts accounted for this percent of all farm cash receipts.
32%
What percent of FFA members nationwide are female?
32% (27% non disclosed)
How many total chapters are in NC FFA
321
The number of turkeys raised in 2016 totaled how many birds?
33.5 million
What percent of FFA members live in urban and suburban areas?
34%
The NC FFA Board of Directors Governing Committee has the full authority to act on behalf of the board of directors in the management and direction of all business and the conduct of the affairs of the Association. How many board members serve on the governing committee?
4
This percent of membership is Black/African-American or American Indian.
4%
What percent of FFA members have already graduated from high school and may be engaged in postsecondary studies?
4%
How many NC FFA members are students in state career and leadership development events?
4,000+
In 2017, _______ percent of U.S. households had very low food security.
4.5%
This percent of membership is White.
41%
What percent of FFA members nationwide are male?
41%
What percent of ag programs offer animal science?
43%
Percentage of NC FFA members that are female
44%
Average size of a farm in the U.S.
442
NC produced how many pounds of honey in 2016?
444,000 pounds
About how many FFA Alumni members are there?
459,514
Number of national proficiency areas.
47
How many farms are in NC?
48,000
NC produced a record of how many pounds of blueberries in 2014?
48.8 million
What percent of ag programs offer horticulture?
49%
What percent of FFA members are currently enrolled in grades 7-8?
5%
How many NC FFA members are students in state leadership training?
5,300+
According to the USA MyPlate Program, this percent of our plate should be comprised of fruits and vegetables.
50%
Percentage of NC ag teachers that are women
53%
How many Ag teachers are there in NC?
541
According to the 2012 Census of ag, the majority of farm operators in the U.S. are between the ages of these many years.
55-64 years
NC produced a record of how many bushels of soybeans in 2016?
58.1 million
What percent of ag programs offer agricultural mechanics?
59%
According to the Constitution and Bylaws of the NC FFA Association, how many official delegates is a chapter entitled to if it has 251 members?
6
Where does NC rank for catfish sold?
6
Since 1985, the Conservation Reserve Program has helped to reduce soil erosion by this many tons and restored more than this many acres of wetlands.
622 million tons and 2 million acres
Conservation tillage has grown from 17% of acreage in 1982 to this percent today.
63%
How many Ag students in NC?
63,733
Number of FFA members nationwide.
653,359
How many counties attended the first NC state convention?
66
What percent of FFA members live in rural and farm areas?
66%
What percentage of NC FFA chapters are in rural areas?
66%
Livestock cash receipts accounted for this percent of all farm cash receipts.
68%
In order to feed the projected population of 9.7 billion in 2050, how much more food are we going to have to produce?
70% more than what is now produced (1 US farm= 165 people annually)
What percent of ag programs offer advanced agriscience and biotechnology?
71%
What percent of FFA members are currently enrolled in grades 9-12?
74% (17% non disclosed)
According to the 2017 agriculture census there are about _______________ agriculture producers in North Carolina, and __________ percent of those producers are new and beginning farmers.
74,000 27%
What percentage of NC FFA chapters are high school?
76%
Ag ed in NC is divided into how many regions?
8
How much land is used for farms in NC?
8,200,000
Number of FFA chapters nationwide.
8,568
What percent of ag students are interested in learning about college preparation?
81%
What percent of ag students are interested in learning about technology?
81%
What percent of ag students are interested in learning about career exploration?
87%
In 2014, NC ranked this position in the nation in farm cash receipts.
8th
Where does NC rank nationally for farm income?
8th
Only _____ % of NC farms sell directly to the consumer
9%
Number of hog farms as of Dec. 1, 2016 totaled how many head?
9.3 million
How much land is used for farms in the U.S.?
911,000,000
What percent of ag programs offer agriscience?
92%
How many alumni chapters are active in NC FFA today?
97
About what percent of U.S. farms are operated by families-individuals, family partnerships, or family corporations?
99%
The U.S. sells more food and fiber to world markets than we import, creating:
A positive agricultural trade balance
Types of membership for the state association:
Active, Alumni, Collegiate, and Honorary
NASDCTEc State Director (National Association of State Directors of CTE) - Advamce CTE
Adkins "Trey" Michael
◦Process FFA membership for students and alumni ◦Registration for state CDE's and State Convention ◦Coordinate summer camp and rentals at NC FFA Center in White Lake
Administrative Assistant
Ag teacher (Board of Directors) Southwest Region
Alex Silliman
First national FFA headquarters
Alexandria VA, 1939
Eastern Region Agricultural Education Coordinator
Allison Jennings
Who was the first African American member elected as a State FFA Officer?
Alvin Ray Hickman of Acme Delco
Director of Development, NC FFA Foundation
Alycia McLamb
What was the American Degree formally called?
American Farmer Degree
Western Region Agricultural Education Coordinator
Andy VonCanon
The U. S. Soil Erosion Service was formed in 1933 in response to severe soil erosion and the first Soil Conservation District in America was formed. In which North Carolina County was this first district formed?
Anson
Teacher educator for NCA&T (Board of Directors)
Antoine Alston
Where was Tom Browne FFA Camp developed and established?
Barnardsville (Buncombe County)
Top county for soybeans.
Beaufort
Top county for sweet corn.
Beaufort
Top county for cattle.
Iredell
Top county for dairy.
Iredell
National FFA Advisor, Board Chair
James Woodward
Ag teacher (Board of Directors) East Central Region
Janet Harris
State FFA Coordinator
Jason Davis
NAAE President (National Association of Agriculture Educators)
Jason Kemp
President of the NC Agriculture Teacher's Assn.
Jennifer Broadwell
Teacher educator ASU
Jerianne Taylor
Teacher/Educator (AAAE)
Jessica M. Blythe
The current State FFA Treasurer is
Jim Flowers
Ag teacher (Board of Directors) Southeast Region
Johnny Jessup
U.S. Dept. of Education-Teacher Educator
Jonathan Ulmer
When was the NC FFA Constitution and Bylaws last revised?
June 24, 2010
First female state president for NC.
Kelly Butler
Who was the first female elected as State FFA President?
Kelly Butler of Bartlett Yancy
FFA Alumni President (Board of Directors)
Kerry Stainback
Ag teacher (Board of Directors) West Region
Kevin Franklin
National FFA Secretary
Kourtney Lehman
NC farms bureau president
Larry Wooten
State Supervisor-Central Region
Leon Busdieker
U.S. farm programs typically cost each American just pennies per meal and account for this percent of the total U.S. budget.
Less than one-half of 1 percent
Together, the 16 components that define the three parts of the FFA mission are called this and it is a process that brings real leadership lessons to life.
LifeKnowledge
This award is given annually by the North Carolina FFA Association to individuals who have made outstanding lifelong contributions to FFA and their community.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Levels of FFA:
Local, state, national
National FFA Western Region Vice President
Lyle Logemann
Top county for burley tobacco.
Madison
Top county for grapes.
Madison
NC FFA State VP
Malachi Curtis (East Burke)
National FFA Central Region Vice President
Mamie Hertel
According to the Constitution and Bylaws of the NC FFA Assn., the deadline for paying state and national FFA dues is:
March 1
Current state and national dues should be paid by not later than:
March 1
Who serves as a the 2019 NCAE President?
Mark Jewell
NC State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chief Administrative Officer, and Secretary of NC Board of Education
Mark Johnson
CEO for National FFA Organization & National FFA Foundation
Mark Poeschl
Executive Director of NC Board of Education
Martez Hill
Top county for peanuts.
Martin
Treasurer of the NC Agriculture Teacher's Assn.
Matt Owen
State Supervisor-Eastern Region
Matt Winkle
U.S. Dept. of Education-Teacher
Matthew "Matt" Eddy
Top county for all other crops.
Mecklenburg
NC FFA State VP
Megan Amend (Heritage)
Administrative Assistant
Megan Blanke
NC Commissioner of Insurance
Mike Causey
NC FFA State VP
Milosh McAdoo (Orange)
President of National FFA Foundation
Molly Ball
"I am an agriculture educator by choice and not by chance..." is contained in the creed of which of the following organizations?
NAAE
"I am an agriculture educator by choice and not by chance..." is contained in the creed of which of the following organizations?
NAAE
"I am an agriculture educator by choice and not by chance..." is contained in the creed of which of the following organizations?
NAAE
"Professionals providing agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service" is the mission statement for which of the following organizations?
NAAE
Non-profit, charitable and educational corporation as a means of supporting agricultural research, extension, and teaching activities in the CALS at NCSU.
NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.
North Carolina became part of the first group of states to adopt state led education standards that developed clear and concise goals for learning to prepare children for success in college and work.
NC Common Core
As per the NC FFA Constitution, the State FFA Treasurer is appointed by:
NC FFA Board of Directors
Where were the first NC state conventions held?
NC State
Educational policy in the U.S. is guided by what act of Congress?
NCLB
"Professionally providing agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service" is the mission of what agricultural education organization
National Association of Agricultural Educators
____________ is a national campaign to encourage agricultural educators to share why they went into agricultural education with their students and encourage them to consider a career as an agricultural educator.
National Teach Ag Day
Who was the first female elected as a State FFA Officer?
Beth Smith of Ledford
Who was the first female selected to receive the American Farmer Degree?
Beth Smith of Ledford
NC Auditor
Beth Wood
Responsible for keeping the Association consistent with all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the FFA. Has the authority to veto any action of delegates assembled in convention other than those matters concerning the election of State FFA Officers and additions or deletions to the Constitution.
Board of Directors
Ag teacher (Board of Directors) West Central Region
Brad Hensley
This was the largest source of farm cash receipts in NC in 2016.
Broilers (31.2%)
Ag teacher (Board of Directors) Northeast Region
Buffy Everette
Where did the funds go from the selling of Tom Browne FFA Camp?
Built the girls dorms at the RJ Peeler FFA Camp. (1979)
The National Council for Agricultural Education has developed a national agricultural education curriculum that provides a high level of educational experiences to students to enhance the rigor and relevance of agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) subject matter. This curriculum utilizing science inquiry for lesson foundation and the concepts are taught using activity-, project-, and problem- based instructional strategies. The name for this curriculum is called:
CASE
National FFA Eastern Region Vice President
Tess Seibel
In 2018, the top 10 agricultural producing States in terms of cash receipts were
California, Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
The current federal legislation that provides federal funding to states to support CTE is called:
Carl Perkins Act
What was the State FFA Degree formally called?
Carolina Farmer Degree
What are the top 3 US farm products?
Cattle/calves, Corn, Dairy products
Past President of the NC Agriculture Teachers Association
Chad Ayers
National FFA Executive Secretary
Cheryl Zimmerman
Which country is the top U.S. export destination of ag products?
China
State Supervisor-Southern Region
Chris Bacchus
Chief Program Officer for National FFA Organization
Christine White
Who was the first member from NC that was named Star Farmer of America?
Clarence Chappell of Perquimans County
NCATA President Elect
Clark Adams
NC FFA Program Assistant
Clay Honeycutt and Nicholas Oldman
This farming practice plants crops across the slope of the land to conserve water and protect soil.
Contour farming
This act passed in 1911 appropriated $25,000 a year to build ten schools.
County Farm Life School Act
Who was the first African American female member elected as State FFA President?
Courtney Clapp of Eastern Randolph
First school established to teach agriculture in NC.
Craven County Farm Life School in Vanceboro
This farming practice is growing different crops in succession on the same land.
Crop rotation
Top county for blueberries.
Cumberland
NC Lieutenant Governor
Dan Forest
Agricultural Education Teacher (NAAE)
Dave Gossman
CFO for National FFA Organization & National FFA Foundation
David Schapker
Proposed amendments from chapters must be submitted in writing to the State FFA Coordinator by:
December 15
Administrative Support Associate
Denning Varnell
State Supervisor-Western Region
Dennis Wallace
◦Maintain and develop resources/partnerships for the state association and its members ◦Corporate and individual sponsoring of state activities
Director of Development, NC FFA Foundation
This award is the highest award presented to an organization, agency, business or other group by the National FFA Organization.
Distinguished Service Citation
Top county for hogs.
Duplin
Top county for other hay.
Duplin
Top county for strawberries.
Durham
The National Association of Agricultural Educators is sponsoring a new program called "Farmer to Farmer" that is designed to promote sustainable economic growth, food security and agricultural development in this part of the world?
East Africa
This gentleman from NC was on the first national officer team of the New Farmers of America and was elected as the second National NFA President. What was his name?
Elbert Pettiford
Chairman of NC Board of Education
Eric C Davis
Teacher/Educator (AAAE)
Eric Rubenstein
The State FFA Coordinator will identify chapters that have not paid dues by this date and notify them of the deadline.
February 1
The U.S. Congress passed the Morrill Act in 1862 establishing land grant universities around the country. North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts (NC State) was established in 1887. What other land grant university was established in NC in 1890?
North Carolina A&T State University
Top county for cotton.
Northampton
Active members may retain their membership until this date following the fourth National FFA Convention after graduation from high school.
November 30
Ag teacher (Board of Directors) Northwest Region
Olivia Haigler
Who serves as the chairperson of the State FFA Board of Directors?
Past President of the NC Ag. Teachers Assn. (new prez. is vice chair)
Why was state convention and the camping program not held in 1935?
Polio
This award is presented annually by the North Carolina FFA Association to an organization or business that has provided long-term support to the FFA through financial or human resources.
Premier Partner Award
In 1966, what was the NC FFA Camp's name changed to?
RJ Peeler FFA Camp
Top county for beef cows.
Randolph
◦Conduct technical assistance visits to programs ◦Assist with program planning and instructional delivery of curriculum ◦Coordination of professional development and teacher inservices in the Northeast, Southeast, East Central, and South Central ◦Recruitment of candidates to pursue teacher certification and graduate degrees
Regional Agricultural Education Coordinators
What is Public Law 105-225?
Revision of Public Law 81-740 which reflects technical changes
NC Senators
Richard Burr (R) and Thom Tillis
AAAE President (American Association for Agriculture Educators)
Rob Terry
National FFA Alumni President
Robert Schmidig
Top county for corn for grain.
Robeson
Top county for corn.
Robeson
NC FFA Alumni Coordinator
Roxie Layton
Top county for all tobacco.
Sampson
Top county for flue-cured tobacco.
Sampson
Top county for turkeys.
Sampson
Top county for vegetables, fruits, and nuts.
Sampson
What county ranks top in total farm cash receipts?
Sampson
Teacher educator for UMO (Board of Directors)
Sandra Maddox
NC FFA President
Sara Beth Mclamb (Millbrook)
The first state FFA officer team in NC had 8 team members. Which current FFA office position was not recognized on this first team?
Sentinel
Year that NC is the 18th chartered association.
Sept. 1, 1929
According to the Official Policies of the NC FFA Association, the fiscal year for the association is:
Sept. 1-Aug. 31
NC Farm Bureau President
Shawn Harding
What is the greatest challenge facing FFA and agricultural education?
Shortage of qualified agriculture teachers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Sonny Perdue
What was U.S. ag's number one export product in 2014?
Soybeans
◦Provide leadership and overall coordination for agricultural education in North Carolina ◦Lead the nine-member state agricultural education team ◦Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local, state, and national agencies and organizations ◦Provide professional development opportunities for teachers
State Agricultural Education Leader
As per the NC FFA Constitution, the state officer nominating committee is selected by:
State FFA Advisor
The State Agricultural Education Coordinator shall serve as the:
State FFA Advisor
◦Plan and coordinate FFA activities including state Convention, state CDE's, leadership conferences, and recreational camp ◦Coordinate the State Officer Team and official chapter visits ◦Coordinate the chartering of official North Carolina FFA Chapters
State FFA Coordinator
NC Commissioner of Agriculture
Steve Troxler
Where was the S.B. Simmons NFA Camp opened?
Swansboro (Onslow County)
Eighty percent of this commodity is grown in the state of North Carolina. What is this commodity?
Sweet potatoes
U.S. Dept. of Education-Ag Industry Professional
TBA
U.S. Dept. of Education-State FFA Executive Secretary
TBA
The second NC FFA member to be named as Star Farmer of America.
Franklin Howey
What organization was available for African American students enrolled in agriculture in 1928?
Future North State Farmers
State Agricultural Education Leader
Gerald Barlowe
Teacher educator at Brevard College
Gina Raicovich
NC FFA alumni president
Glenn Howell
What did Public Law 81-740 do?
Granted the FFA a federal charter and stipulates that a U.S. Dept. of Education staff member be the national FFA advisor.
Top county for apples.
Granville
NC FFA Vision
Growing leaders building communities strengthening agriculture
Top county for head cabbage.
Harnett
NC FFA State VP
Harrison Mclamb (Lakewood)
This agriculture teacher, trainer, and former agricultural education instructor helped to organize the Future Farmers of Virginia, which became a model for the creation of FFA.
Henry Groseclose
This degree is the highest degree given by the National FFA Organization and is present at the annual national convention. Both teachers and non-teachers are eligible to receive this award. Teachers must have 85% FFA membership and 10 years teaching experience, while non-teachers must provide exceptional service to agriculture, agricultural education, and the FFA.
Honorary American FFA Degree
This degree is the highest degree given by the North Carolina FFA Association and is presented at the annual state convention. Both teachers and non-teachers are eligible to receive the award for their service.
Honorary State FFA Degree
Who was the first African American female member elected to State FFA Office?
Tanisha Glover of Eastern Randolph
Ag teacher (Board of Directors) South Central Region
Tara King
As a part of the NAAE "Teach Ag" campaign, an elite group of agricultural education majors have been chosen to represent the profession and encourage other to teach agriculture. This elite group are called:
Teach Ag Ambassadors
How many hours has NC FFA members invested in projects, leadership and community service activities?
1,000,000+
How many NC FFA alumni members are there?
1,700+
National Convention in Louisville Kentucky
1999-2005
How many courses are provided in NC Ag ed?
23 courses
◦Provide support to the Regional Agricultural Education Coordinators ◦Provide support to North Carolina FFA Foundation Executive Director
Administrative Support Associate
The _______________ campaign invites FFA enthusiasts to share stories with National FFA Organization about their most memorable FFA experiences, what they're doing now and how FFA has impacted their lives.
Connect!
State Treasurer for NC Board of Education
Dale Folwell
Top county for broilers.
Duplin
This was the second largest source of farm cash receipts in NC in 2016.
Hogs (20.5%)
◦Assist in the preparation and execution of state CDE's and State Convention ◦Provide support for state agricultural education team
Interns
NC Attorney General
Josh Stien
National FFA President
Kolesen McCoy (Ohio)
NCFFA Alumni Intern
Nick Oldman
Top county for cucumbers.
Scotland
Agricultural Education Teacher (NAAE)
Travis Bradshaw
The new name for the National FFA online portal for FFA members is:
"My Journey"
NC farm cash receipts for 2016 totaled this much money.
$10.609 billion
In 2012, American FFA Degree recipients earned and productively invested a total of this much money through their SAE programs.
$103 million
2016 farm exports totaled
$129.7 billion
In 2016, this much money worth of American agricultural products were exported around the world.
$135.5 billion
The National FFA Foundation has raised more than this much money for the National FFA Organization since 1944.
$200 million
In 2016, corporate sponsors and individuals provided more than this much money in financial support to FFA to support agricultural programs and activities and scholarships.
$21 million
Collectively, FFA members earn more than this much annually through their hands-on work experience?
$4 billion
NC FFA income from student projects
$5.2 Million
NC's ag industry contributes how much to the state's economy?
$82 billion
Where does NC rank for all poultry and egg cash receipts?
1
Where does NC rank for all tobacco?
1
Where does NC rank for flue-cured tobacco?
1
Where does NC rank for sweet potatoes?
1
_ in 3 U.S. farm acres is planted for export.
1
This percent of membership is Asian, Pacific Islander or two or more races.
1% (40% nondisclosed)
Top five membership states:
1. Texas 2. California 3. Georgia 4. Oklahoma 5. Ohio 6. Missouri
North Carolina top 10 commodities
1. broilers 2. hogs 3. turkeys 4. tobacco 5. soybeans 6. eggs 7. corn 8. sweet potatoes 9. cattle 10. dairy
Where does NC rank for upland cotton?
10
In 1935 a U. S. family spent 47% of their income on food and in 1950 they spent 22% of their income on food. How much does the average American family's income do they spend today on food?
10%
When will the time capsule be opened?
100th state convention
What percent of jobs in the US are in the agricultural industry?
11%
Around how many FFA advisors and agriculture teachers are there?
11,000
How many rural high schools were represented at the first NC state convention?
110
How many national officers has NC had?
13
This percent of membership is Hispanic/Latino.
13%
every dollar spent in 2017 in the U.S. on domestically produced food, U.S. farmers sold ______ cents of farm products
14.6
This percent of the total U.S. workforce produce, process, and sell the nation's food and fiber?
15%
Total land use for crops has declined by this percent since 1982.
15%
In FFA, this many components define the three parts of the FFA mission.
16
Farmers and ranchers receive only this many cents out of every dollar spent on food at home and away from home.
16 cents
NC's ag industry employs this percent of the work force.
16%
What percentage of NC FFA chapters are in suburban areas?
16%
How many members became the first to receive the Carolina Farmer Degree?
17
NC produced how many hundredweights of sweet potatoes in 2016?
17.1 million
Average size of a farm in NC.
171 acres
FFA chapters are in this many of the 20 largest U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia?
18
For how many years were the NC state conventions held at NC State?
18 years
What percentage of NC FFA chapters are in urban areas?
18%
Employment in agriculture- and food-related industries supported another
19 million jobs
In 2017 there were how many NC FFA members?
19,301
In 2018 there were how many NC FFA members?
19,328
Year that NC General Assembly passed the County Farm Life School Act.
1911
Year that U.S. Congress passed the Smith Hughes Act.
1917
In what year was the Future Farmers of Virginia founded?
1926
Year that the American Royal Livestock Show invites vocational agriculture students to participate in the National Livestock Judging Contest in Kansas City, MO.
1926
Year that the Young Tar Heel Farmers is formed as NC's first charter.
1927
Year that work began to establish a club for boys enrolled in vocational agriculture classes.
1927
Year that NC held its first state convention.
1928
Year that members are the first to receive the Carolina Farmer Degree.
1928
Year that the Future North State Farmers was organized for African American students enrolled in agriculture.
1928
Year that the North Carolina FFA Camp begins.
1928
Year that the Young Tar Heel Farmers Association was chartered.
1928
Year that the Young Tar Heel Farmers began a camping program at White Lake, NC.
1928
Year of the transition from Young Tar Heel Farmers to FFA. It was implemented when the National FFA Organization officially chartered the North Carolina Association of Future Farmers of America.
1929
Year that Wade Turner was elected as the 2nd National FFA President.
1929
Year that the official colors-national blue and corn gold-are adopted.
1929
Official Creed was adopted in
1930
Year that membership is restricted to boys only.
1930
In what year was E. M. Tiffany asked to send a message to the national FFA convention delegates and responded that members are required to memorize something we call a creed.
1932
Blue corduroy jacket as official dress was adopted in
1933
Year of the first National FFA Day.
1933
Year that all states except Rhode Island and Alaska have chartered associations.
1934
Year that New Farmers of America is formed and includes 13 states. It is patterned after the New Farmers of Virginia.
1935
Year that due to polio outbreaks, state convention and the camping program was not held.
1935
what year was NFA founded?
1935
NC Farm Bureau was formed in
1936
National FFA camp and leadership training school established in Washington, D.C.
1937
The NC Vocational Agricultural Teachers' Assn. was formed in this year:
1939
Year that Tom Browne FFA Camp was developed and established.
1940
In what year was state convention not held because of World War II?
1942
The National FFA Foundation was established in what year?
1944
Year that the NC state convention was moved fir the first time to downtown Raleigh and held at the Sir Walter Raleigh Hotel.
1947
first national band performed at national convention
1947
By this year, FFA would send more than 350 students to more than 25 countries annually.
1948
The first chorus and national talent program was held in what year?
1948
Year of the first National FFA Week.
1948
Year that FFA members participate in the organization's first international exchange program with the Young Farmers Club of Great Britain.
1948
Year that a collegiate FFA chapter with 105 active members was organized at State College.
1949
first international exchange program for ffa members with the young farmers of great britain
1949
Year that Congress passes Public Law 81-740.
1950
First issue of The National Future Farmer Magazine was published.
1952
The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.
1953
Year that Robert Futrelle serves as a national officer.
1954-1955
Former President Bush addressed the National FFA Convention in what year?
1957
Year that the first member from NC was named Star Farmer of America.
1957
Year that the S.B. Simmons NFA Camp was officially opened.
1958
first national ffa center is dedicated in Alexandria VA
1959
Year that Larry Whittington serves as a national officer.
1962-1963
in what year did FFA sell it's millionth jacket?
1964
Year that the FFA and NFA merged both nationally and in NC.
1965
Year that Howard Williams serves as a national officer.
1965-1966
Year that the FFA National Agricultural Career Show, a trade show especially for students, exposes national convention attendees to educational and opportunities in agriculture.
1966
Year that the NC FFA Camp name was changed to the RJ Peeler FFA Camp to honor the retirement of the executive secretary.
1966
Elmer J. Johnson helps develop the FFA archives at the National FFA Center.
1967
Year that NC reached its highest ever recorded membership total of 31,869 members.
1968
presidential candidate richard nixon speaks at national convention
1968
Washington Leadership Conference began in?
1969
Year that girls were officially admitted into the FFA.
1969
Year that the first African American member was elected as a State FFA Officer.
1969
In what year were the first two female delegates allowed to the national convention?
1970 (NY's Anite Decker & NJ's Patricia Krowicki)
The National FFA Alumni Association is established
1971
Year that the North Carolina FFA Alumni Association was formed.
1972
Fred McClure from Texas is the first African-American elected to a national FFA office.
1973
President Gerald Ford addressed the National FFA Convention in what year?
1974
Food for America program launches. Jimmy Carter, former Georgia governor and a former member of the Plains (Ga.) FFA Chapter, speaks at the National FFA Convention. Carter was elected U.S. president the following year. First FFA Student Handbook is published.
1975
Julie Smiley of Washington is the first female elected to a national office.
1976
Year that the North Carolina FFA Foundation was chartered.
1976
President Jimmy Carter speaks at the 51st National FFA Convention again, this time as a U.S. president. The commemorative marker noting the site of the organization's founding is unveiled in Kansas City, Mo.
1978
Year that Jeff Rudd serves as a national officer.
1978-1979
Christe Peterson from Wisconsin wins the first Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event.
1979
Year that Tom Browne FFA Camp was sold to Buncombe County.
1979
The National FFA Foundation raises $1 million in one year for the first time.
1980
Year that the first female from NC was selected to receive the American Farmer Degree.
1980
Year that the first female was elected as a State FFA Officer.
1980
Year that John Pope serves as a national officer.
1981-1982
Careful stewardship by farmers has spurred a nearly 50% decline in erosion of cropland by wind and water since this year.
1982
Jan Eberly from California becomes the first female national FFA president.
1982
Year that Marty Coates serves as a national officer.
1982-1983
The Ag Ed Network, the organization's computerized information service, launches.
1983
The National Council for Agricultural Education was created in:
1983
The first FFA TV public service announcements air.
1984
Year that Graham Boyd serves as a national officer.
1984-1985
Year that the RJ Peeler FFA Camp added a new meeting facility sponsored by the Alumni Association.
1985
Year that Kip Godwin serves as a national officer.
1985-1986
The first Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award is presented to Steven McKay from Boonville, Calif.
1986
Year that Jones Loflin serves as a national officer.
1986-1987
In what year did the second NC FFA member receive the Star Farmer of America award?
1987
Vice President George H.W. Bush speaks at the National FFA Convention.
1987
Year that Mickey McCall serves as a national officer.
1987-1988
President Ronald Reagan speaks at the National FFA Convention via a prerecorded message.
1988
Seventh and eighth grade students are permitted to become FFA members.
1988
The Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in agriculture.
1988
The National Future Farmer magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons.
1989
Year that a historic marker was presented to the FFA Camp at White Lake.
1989
The Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS) program launches.
1990
Year that the first female is elected as State FFA President.
1990
FFA chapters in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, along with five chapters in Micronesia, are chartered.
1991
Year that Charles Keels began a 3 year term as the National FFA Treasurer.
1991
Year that S.B. Simmons Camp was transferred to the NC Association of Vocational Educators and Other Professional Workers.
1991
Year that Wesley Barefoot serves as a national officer.
1991-1992
Year that the RJ Peeler FFA Camp was changed to the NC FFA Center.
1993
Corey Flournoy from Illinois is the first African-American to be elected national FFA president; he is also the first urban student leader.
1994
Year that the NC FFA Center added new lodge facilities.
1994
Year that Ray Starling serves as a national officer.
1995-1996
FFA announces its decision to move the National FFA Center from Alexandria, Va.,
1996
H.O. Sargent Award is reinstated, promoting diversity among chapters.
1996
Year that FFA announces its move of the national FFA convention from Kansas City, MO to Louisville, KY.
1996
Year that staff and services for Agricultural Education and FFA were established to the Dept. of Agricultural and Extension Education at NC State University by special action of the NC General Assembly. Program staff were previously headquartered at the NC Dept. of Public Instruction.
1996
Year that the FFA website goes live.
1996
Jose Santiago, Puerto Rico is the first member from Puerto Rico to serve as a national FFA officer.
1998
The charter for NC State's collegiate FFA chapter was reissued in this year.
1999
Where does NC rank for hogs?
2
Where does NC rank for trout sold?
2
Where does NC rank for turkeys?
2
How do we decide how many delegates represent each chapter at state convention?
2 delegates for the first 50 members and an additional delegate for each additional 50 members
Farmers, ranchers, and other landowners have installed more than this many miles of conservation buffers under farm bill initiatives.
2 million
Farm and ranch families comprise just what percent of the U.S. population?
2%
Number of farms in the U.S.
2,060,000
How many alumni chapters are active today?
2,236
Direct farm employment
2.6 million and 1.3%
According to the Constitution and Bylaws of the NC FFA Association, how many voting members serve on the FFA Board of Directors?
20
In 2019 there were how many NC FFA members?
20,472
Delegates at the National FFA Convention approve the Discovery FFA Degree
2000
When was North Carolina A&T chartered?
2000
Year that FFA continues to expand opportunities for agricultural career preparation by introducing one new career development event and two demonstration events.
2000
The time capsule from the 50th National FFA Convention is opened.
2002
When was Mount Olive College chartered?
2002
Year that state convention was moved to the Tally Student Center at NC State University.
2002
In what year did the state FFA foundation become part of the North Carolina Agriculture Foundation, Inc. where it continues to operate today?
2003
Javier Moreno, Puerto Rico, he becomes the first person with a native language other than English and the first Puerto Rican elected to this office.
2003
The first live webcast of the National FFA Convention premieres on FFA.org
2004
National FFA launches Seeds of Hope, a fundraising campaign to rebuild Gulf Coast states' agricultural education and FFA programs following Hurricane Katrina
2005
Year that the first African American female member was elected to State FFA Office.
2005
what year did National FFA Convention move to Indianapolis?
2005
The 79th National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis for the first time
2006
The National FFA Foundation announces its first $1 million contribution from the Ford Motor Company.
2006
The FFA Merchandise Center opens in Indianapolis.
2007
Year that the NC FFA Center added new dining and recreational hall facilities.
2008
Year that the first African American female was elected as State FFA President.
2008
FFA celebrates 40 years of women in the organization.
2009
In what year was the membership campaign called TRUE BLUE launched?
2009
Year that state convention was moved to downtown Raleigh and held at the new Raleigh Convention Center.
2009
Dr. Larry Case retires after 26 years as national FFA advisor.
2010
In what year did we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of New Farmers of America?
2010
Dr. Steve A. Brown is named national advisor/board chair.
2011
In what year at National FFA Convention did we feature a celebration of our Native American heritage?
2011
In what year at the National FFA Convention & Expo did we celebrate Somos FFA, a recognition of Hispanic and Latino members?
2012
Five FFA jackets are donated to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Give the Gift of blue begins
2014
First Lady Michelle Obama gives video greetings to attendees at the national convention and expo.
2015
In what year did we celebrate the merger of NFA and FFA?
2015
Breanna Holbert from California is the first African-American female to be elected national FFA president.
2017
until what year is national convention in indianapolis?
2031
How many state-level ag ed courses are offered in NC?
21
How many American workers produce, process, and sell the nation's food and fiber?
21 million
At the National FFA Convention and Expo, the exhibit halls utilize more than this many net square feet, attracting more than this many exhibitors and vendor.
221,000 net square feet, 400 exhibitors/vendors
No member may retain active membership beyond this age.
23
What percent of teachers have five or fewer years of teaching experience?
23%
What percent of ag programs offer environment-related classes?
24%
What percentage of NC FFA chapters are middle school?
24%
About this percent of raw U.S. farm products are exported each year.
25%
Today's farmers produce this percent more food with 2% fewer inputs (labor, seeds, feed, fertilizer, etc.), compared with 1950.
262%
Approximately how many eggs does that average American eat each year?
275.2
What percentage of NC'S farmers are 55 years old or older?
29%
Where does NC rank for broilers?
3
Where does NC rank for strawberries?
3
"To promote seamless education pathways leading to current and emerging careers in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources" is a goal of what organization?
The Council
The support organization for agricultural education whose mission is "To establish high quality agricultural education programs in America's schools" is the:
The Council
The support organization for agricultural education whose mission is: "To establish high quality agricultural education programs in America's schools" is the:
The Council
Secretary of the NC Agriculture Teacher's Assn.
Tori Cardea
Where was the NFA founded?
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, August 1935
Annual dues in the State Association shall be fixed by this type of vote of delegates assembled in convention.
Two third majority vote
Top county for eggs.
Union
Top county for layers.
Union
Top county for wheat.
Union
The National Assn. of Ag. Educators divides the U.S. up into regions. In what region is NC located?
V
This award is given to those individuals who have made outstanding contribution to FFA or agricultural education over a long period of time.
VIP Award
What did the Smith Hughes Act establish?
Vocational agriculture in public schools
Who was the first national officer from NC?
Wade Turner
Headquarters of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Washington, D.C.
The National FFA Organization's platform to promote the appreciation of diversity through inclusiveness.
We Are FFA
Teacher educator for NCSU (Board of Directors)
Wendy Warnee
Oldest FFA Camp in the nation.
White Lake
National FFA Alumni President-Elect
William Carlson
National FFA Treasurer
William Deimer
Top county for tomatoes.
Wilson
Why was state convention not held in 1942?
World War II
Top county for peaches.
Yadkin
National FFA Southern Region Vice President
Yomar Roman
NC's first charter.
Young Tar Heel Farmers
NC FFA State VP
Zannah Tyndall (Midway)
President of AFBF.
Zippy Duvall
In 2018, the 10 largest sources of cash receipts from the sale of U.S.-produced farm commodities were
cattle/calves, corn, soybeans, dairy products/milk, broilers, hogs, miscellaneous crops, chicken eggs, wheat, and hay.
NC Farm Bureau
gives members a unified voice in agricultural issues, offers insurance related products, and provides scholarships and educational opportunities for youth
State FFA Advisor
joshua bledsoe
which president signed 81-740
truman - 1950
