FFA Quiz Thursday
How much of the food dollar goes to other costs?
3 cents
What percent of farms are Large scale family farms?
3%
What percent of farms are non-family farms?
3%
Develop and support programs which encourage excellence and diversity in supervised agricultural experience programs, competitive activities which are industry relevant, have a clear tie to agriculture, food, and natural resources instructional program and activities which are cross-curricular and demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of agricultural education.
3-Agricultural Achievement and Career/Professional Development
acres of wheat harvested in Texas
3.0 million
Texas wind energy can power how many homes
3.3 million
Broilers and turkeys eat how many tons of feed and what is it made of
3.32 million tons, 64% grain, 23% soybean
How much of the food dollar goes to business taxes?
3.5 cents
How much of the food dollar goes to depreciation
3.5 cents
How much of the food dollar goes to energy?
3.5 cents
how many acres of cotton harvested in Texas
3.9 Million
how many pounds of cotton in pound of dollar bills
3/4 lb
___ Texas have served as a member of the National FFA Officer Team.
30
____ members in the Texas FFA Foundation Board.
30
how long has rice been produced commercially in US
300 years
One bale of cotton can make how many diapers
3085
In 1980 how much of the food dollar went to farmers and ranchers?
31 cents
what percent of US cotton supply is exported
31%
One bale of cotton can make how many $100 bills
313,600
average yield of grain sorghum harvested
32 bushels
What percent of small family farms don't have internet?
32%
How many delegates from how many states were in attendance at the first National FFA Convention?
33 delegates from 18 states
How many squirts does it take to make a gallon of milk
350
Conference available for eleventh and twelfth grade students.
360
Horse can see how many degrees because
360 eyes on side of head
average market hog provides _______ servings of lean pork
371
How much of the food dollar goes to off farm labor?
38.5 cents
1 lb of butter takes _______ cups of milk to be made
39
horse industry contributes how much direct economic impact in US
39 Billion
State Board of Education members are elected in the November general election and serve ___ year terms.
4
how many ethanol plants in Texas
4
How much of the food dollar goes to advertising?
4 cents
How much of the food dollar goes to transportation?
4 cents
1000 lb mare produces how much milk for her foal
4 gallons per day
US wheat production accounts for what percent of the US agricultural sales
4 percent
Encourage excellence in leadership through programs which the support the development of effective local programs of activities, instill leadership values consistent with the principles of FFA and develop skills for a life of career and personal success and leadership in industry and government roles.
4-Leadership and Personal Skill Development
Texas 2016 cattle inventory - beef cows
4.29 million
How much of the food dollar goes to profits?
4.5 cents
How much of the food dollar goes to rent?
4.5 cents
How many broilers produced in Texas
4.7 billion head
how many varieties of rice exist
40,000
60 pounds (1 bushel) produces how much commercial loaves of white bread
42
60 pounds (1 bushel) produces how much pounds of pasta
42 lbs
60 pounds (1 bushel) produces how much white flour
42 lbs
One bale of cotton can make how many mid calf socks
4321
how fast can a horse gallop
44 kph or 27 mph
How many jobs does the cotton industry provide
440,000
60 pounds (1 bushel) produces how many boxes of wheat flake cereal
45 obxes
how much more wind energy capacity does Texas have over California
45%
Texas 2016 cattle inventory - milk cows
460 thousand
What % of sales milk is from family or individually owned farm
47%
At convention, national officers preside over business sessions conducted by this many delegates representing their respective state associations.
475
In 1990, national convention delegates voted to raise the number of official voting delegates to this number based on proportional representation.
475
world wide what percent of grain sorghum is used as food
49%
pigs rank where in intelligence among animals
4th
How many racetracks in Texas
5
The national FFA emblem consists of how many symbols?
5
The number of AFNR teachers elected to the BOD
5
There are ___ degrees available to FFA members.
5
Total number of bales of cotton in Texas
5 Million bales
When obtaining the State FFA Degree, a member should have participated in at least how many different FFA activities above the chapter level?
5 activities
When obtaining the Chapter FFA Degree, a member must have demonstrated how many procedures of parliamentary law?
5 procedures
age laying hen begins producing
5 to 6 months
Support strategies to stimulate diversity in the ranks of students and professional educators
5- Diversity
how many acres of wheat planted in Texas
5.7 million
Whitney's gin put out how much in a day
50 lbs
Barrel racing horse can cost
50,000 to 100,000
How many gallons of blood is needed to pass through the udder to produce 1 gallon of milk
500 gallons of blood
Layers for egg production eat how many tons of feed and what is it made up of?
521,000 tons 61% grain and 19% soybean meal
What is the size of the average US farm?
523 acres
how many chromosomes do sheep have
54
how much does a bushel of corn weigh
56 lbs
Number of districts in the state
57
how many farms produce renewable energy for themselves or for sale
57,000 which double from 5 years before
Average yield of sorghum
59 bushels
Texas ranks where in rice production
5th
Texas ranks where in raising hogs
5th, 860,000 lbs
How many National NFA presidents came from NC?
6
The number of business and industry representatives elected to the BOD
6
There are __ disciplines of research areas for the Agriscience Fair.
6
There was a ___ year break of LDE contests due to World War II.
6
How long are cattle in a feed lot
6 - 8 months
At what age are calves weaned?
6 to 10 months
What percent of farms are midsize family farms?
6%
Stimulate academic excellence by development and support of programs which stimulate intellectual development by broadening scholarship opportunities for students who seek to pursue post-secondary education.
6- Academic Excellence
How many acres of cotton planted in Texas
6.6 million
how many chromosomes do goat have
60
60 pounds (1 bushel) produces how much whole wheat flour
60 lbs
how much does a bushel of wheat weigh
60 lbs
One bale of cotton can make how many terry bath towels
600
Value of Texas corn crop annually
600 million annually
Average cotton yield
623 lbs
____ members on the VATAT Board of Directors
65
where are Texas cotton gins located
65% in west Texas, 20% along coast and remaining in central Texas
state wheat production worth
653 million
biodiesel made with soybean oil accounts with how much of the market
67%
What percent of small family farms have internet?
68%
About how many schools have agriculture education?
7,500
average corn plant height
7-8 feet tall
How many turkeys produced in Texas
7.3 million head
winter wheat makes up what percent of US production
70 - 80 %
What percent of feed lot rations are grain
70 to 90 percent
long-grain rice
70% of US rice production
by the time of deSoto's death how many pigs had his original herd produced (3 years later)
700 plus ones consumed
total worth of sorghum harvested
703 million
number of days till corn is a mature plant
72 days
US currency contains
75% cotton and 25% linen
One bale of cotton can make how many mens dress shirts
765
In 2012, what percent of dairy farms were family or individually owned
77%
State associations may consider "secondary agricultural education programs" to be grades:
7th-12th
How many hours in a day do dairy cows spend eating?
8
1 cup of milk makes how much yogurt
8 OZ
How much of the food dollar goes to packaging?
8 cents
corn seedling reaches the surface
8 to 12 days
Average yield of rice
8,300 lbs
Average pigs per litter in Texas
8.6
How many broilers are produced in the US?
8.9 billion head or 46.8 billion lbs, 85.9 lbs per person
how many kernels of corn per ear of corn
800
Pork industry supports more than ______ jobs in US
800,000
How much of the food dollar goes to off farm costs?
81 cents
how many days till silk is present and pollination is complete on corn
81 days
According to USDA how many fixed auction facilities in US
815
wheat endosperm
83% of kernel weight, source of white flour
When was the National FFA Constitution and Bylaws last amended?
84th National FFA Convention, October 2011
How much of the US grazing land is not suitable for farming?
85%
What percent of small family farms principal operators are male?
85%
fasted recorded sprinting speed of horse
88 kph or 55 mph
What percent of farms are small family farms?
88%
where does Texas rank in grain sorghum production
8th
How long is the gestation period for cattle?
9 months
estimated number of horses in US
9.2 million
total bushels of grain sorghum harvested
96 million
how much rice is eaten in area where grown
96%
What percent of the 2.1 million farms in the US are family operated farms?
97%
2012 how many gallons of biodiesel produced
991 million
53%, 30%
A 2014 survey found that ____ % of respondents are currently farming but have a hard time making their student loan payments, and ____ % are interested in farming but have not pursued it because of their salary.
After a committee report has been given, should a copy of the report be filed? If so, with whom?
A copy of each committee report should be filed with the secretary.
May a division be reconsidered?
A division cannot be reconsidered.
Must a division receive a second?
A division does not require a second.
Is a division debatable and amendable?
A division is undebatable and unamendable.
Is the treasurer's report acted upon by the chapter? If so why?
A financial report from the treasurer is not acted upon by the chapter. Such a report is for information only since it will later be checked by an audit committee, which will make a report upon which the chapter will act.
Is a main motion debatable and amendable?
A main motion is always debatable and amendable.
Does a main motion require a second and a majority vote?
A main motion requires a second and a majority vote.
What vote is required to adopt an order of business?
A majority vote is required to adopt an order of business when the question is put to the chapter.
What vote is required to rescind an item of business?
A majority vote is required to rescind an item of business if previous notice of the proposed action was given; otherwise, a two-thirds vote is required.
What vote is required to suspend the rules?
A majority vote is required to suspend the rules.
What vote is required to pass an appeal?
A majority vote or tie vote is required to sustain the chair.
When may an amendment be offered to a motion?
A member may offer an amendment to an amendable motion after the chair states the question and recognizes the member.
When may the motion to take from the table be offered?
A motion can be taken from the table if some business has been transacted since it was tabled.
May a motion be withdrawn after voting has commenced?
A motion cannot be withdrawn after voting has coimmenced.
When may a motion to adjourn be offered?
A motion to adjourn, when unqualified, may be offered at any time other than when the chapter is voting or verifying a vote, unless the vote is by ballot. A motion to adjourn, when qualified, may be offered only when no other motion is before the chapter.
Does a nomination require a second?
A nomination does not require a second.
Is a second required to a parliamentary inquiry, and what type of vote is required?
A parliamentary inquiry does not require a second; a vote is not required.
Is a parliamentary inquiry debatable and amendable?
A parliamentary inquiry is undebatable and unamendable.
Can a parliamentary inquiry interrupt a speaker?
A parliamentary inquiry may interrupt a speaker.
Does a point of order require a second?
A point of order does not require a second.
Is a point of order debatable and amendable?
A point of order is undebatable and unamendable.
What is a quorum?
A quorum is the minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting for the valid (legal) transaction of business to occur.
What action should take place after the announcement of the results of the vote?
A tap of the gavel should follow the announcement of the results of the vote.
What happens to a motion if the vote results in a tie?
A tie vote meas that a motion is lost, assuming the motion requires a majority vote.
What major items should be contained in a treasurer's report?
A treasurer's report should contain the following major items: a. Date of Report b. Balance on hand at date of last report c. Receipts since last report d. Disbursements since last report e. Present Balance f. Signature of Treasurer
What vote is necessary to call the previous question?
A two-thirds vote is necessary to call the previous question.
When does a vote go into effect?
A vote goes into effect following the announcement of the results of the voting.
When may a vote on the previous question be reconsidered?
A vote on the Previous Question may be reconsidered before the affirmative vote is taken on the pending questions or questions.
Where is the National FFA Foundation?
Indianapolis, IN
Where is the National FFA Organization located?
Indianapolis, IN
How is the Give the Gift of Blue Program funded?
Individual donations & corporate sponsors (donations are tax deductible)
Executive Director of the Texas FFA Foundation
Aaron Alejandro
Member of Texas FFA BOD
Aaron Alejandro, Austin
The first hispanic member to be elected president of the Texas FFA
Aaron Alejandro- 1985
Trade, rural development, research, forestry, energy, livestock, and horticulture/ organic agriculture
Accounts for 1% of spending
Commodity Spending
Accounts for 5% of spending
Conservation
Accounts for 6% of spending
Crop Insurance
Accounts for 8% of spending
Nutrition
Accounts for 80% of Farm Bill spending
Do you have the skills and competencies needed to achieve the desired results?
Action
Components of premier leadership.
Action Relationships Vision Character Awareness Continuous Improvement
After a treasurer's report has been giving, should a copy of the report be filed? If so with whom?
After a treasurer's report has been given, copies of the report should be filed with the auditing committee and with the secretary.
Where did the original idea for the organization of FFA come from?
After courses in vocational agriculture were established by the Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act in 1917
A team of three to five members create and present a five to eight minute presentation designed to foster awareness and support of American Agriculture.
Agricultural Advocacy
Teams consisting of three members participate in a simulated news conference, then use information collected to complete practical problems including: writing a news story and press release, preparing a website blog and developing a graphic design. Participants also complete a written communications quiz and an editing quiz.
Agricultural Communications
ACTE
Agricultural Education Division of the Assn. for Career and Technical Education
A team of three to seven students research and analyze a current agricultural issue, create a portfolio, and also develop and deliver a presentation that stresses both pros and cons of their agricultural issue.
Agricultural Issues Forum
The professional sales process is demonstrated by teams of three or four members, including customer relations, advertising and promotion, telephone skills and product display.
Agricultural Sales
A team of three to five members performs an actual demonstration of an agricultural skill including anything in the AFNR curriculum using effective public speaking and communication skills.
Agricultural Skill Demonstration
A team of three or four members must demonstrate their ability to work with others while solving problems. During the event, members complete a written exam and demonstrate problem-solving and hands-on performance skills.
Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
Participants complete a 50-question written exam; identify seeds, insects, soils and crops; demonstrate knowledge of agronomic management and solve a practical problem.
Agronomy
Where is the National FFA Headquarters Operations Office located?
Alexandria, VA
Where was the first National FFA Center?
Alexandria, VA
Membership open to former active members, collegiate, and honorary members and other FFA supporters.
Alumni
One need not to be a former member to hold this type of membership. Just a supporter of agriculture education and the FFA.
Alumni Membership
AAAE
American Assn. of Agricultural Educators
The highest degree conferred upon an elite group of members at the national level:
American FFA Degree
This is used as a symbol to foster citizenship among members and should be displayed at all official FFA meetings and functions.
American Flag
Which station marker should be placed at the reporter's station?
American Flag
In what ways may a motion be amended?
An amendment may be made by striking out words, inserting or adding words, or by striking out and inserting words.
Does an amendment require a second and a vote?
An amendment requires a second and a majority vote.
Does an appeal require members to gain recognition before speaking?
An appeal does not require recognition before speaking.
Is an appeal debatable and amendable?
An appeal is debatable except in cases where it relates to indecorum (improper conduct), priority of business, or deviation from the rules of speaking. An appeal is unamendable
Does an appeal require a second?
An appeal requires a second.
40,100
An estimated ____ jobs would have been added to the U.S. economy.
3 primary breed types of goats in US are
Angora (fiber), Nubian (milk) and Boer (meat)
2 kinds of goats raised for fiber
Angora, Cashmere
top 5 states for rice production
Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
Communications Coordinator for the Texas FFA
Ashley Dunkerly
At least how often should a chapter have meetings?
At least once a month
Date that Public Law 81-740 is revised through Congress and replaced by Public Law 105-225.
August 12th, 1998
Texas FFA membership ends ___.
August 31
The New Farmers of America was created
August 4th, 1935
Executive Director of the Texas FFA
Austin Large
Do you have a quest for purposeful understanding?
Awareness
VATAT's Executive Director and the Texas FFA Board of Director's Treasurer
Barney McClure
Treasurer Texas FFA Board of Directors
Barney McClure, Austin
99% of every beef animal is used due to ____________
Beef byproducts
Production of what represents the largest single segment of agriculture
Beef cattle (cattle/calves)
This is an international travel experience for current and past state officers. It empowers state officers by providing them with a global perspective.
International Leadership Seminar for State Officers
Top hog raising state
Iowa 20,500,00
Top 5 corn producing states
Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Indiana
Why is corn a symbol of unity?
It is grown in every state of the nation
Under what condition is it not permissible to rescind an item of business?
It is not permissible to rescind action that cannot be reversed.
Chairman of the Texas FFA Foundation Board of Directors
J. Ken Johnson - Houston
Who was the first female elected as national FFA president?
Jan Eberly
Official ribbon cutting at the Texas FFA Headquarters took place in
January 2004
Who was the first Puerto Rican elected as national president?
Javier Moreno
Who was the first person with a native language other than English elected as national president?
Javier Moreno of Puerto Rico
First chairman of the Texas FFA Foundation Board of Directors
Jay Eudy
General Superintendent of the Texas FFA's award and degree selection process
Jerome Tymrak
Member of the Texas FFA BOD
Jerome Tymrak, Kingsville
Former Texas FFA President and National Officer, became the catalyst for the development of the agriscience fair scholarship program and is one of the leading contributors to the Texas FFA Foundation.
Jim Prewitt
Participants submit a cover letter and resume, complete a job application for an agricultural position on site and participate in an interview via phone, in-person, one-on-one, and with a panel of possible employers.
Job Interview
is designated to recognize those FFA members who exemplify the spirit of agriculture, along with its work and values.
John Justin "Standard of the West" Award
Area 10 State Officer
John Ryan Rodriguez
Who was the first Puerto Rican to serve as a national officer?
Jose Santiago
Who was the first female elected to a national FFA office?
Julie Smiley
The day of the 88th Texas FFA State Convention where delegates decided to vote in favor of area realignment
July 13th, 2016
Date that the National FFA Center in Indianapolis, IN is dedicated.
July 20th, 1998
The USDA and FFA signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support youth and prepare the workforce of tomorrow for careers in agriculture
July 26th, 2017
Sizing of eggs
Jumbo, Extra Large, large, medium, small or peewee
The nominations for the Honorary American Degree for both teachers and other are to be postmarked by this date:
June 15th
initiated in 1987, is a feature unique to Texas. For students enrolled in the local chapter's school district who are in the third grade and eight years old. Members are not eligible to participate in Texas FFA governed events or cast votes in the business of the association. Membership dues, rosters, and waivers must be postmarked by December 1.
Junior Membership
Teamed up to underwrite a significant portion of each convention since 2006, a relationship that still lasts today.
Justin Brands and Farm Credit Banks of Texas
Top States cattle/calves #2
Kansas 6.9 million
Who was the first female Star Farmer?
Karlene Lindow of Wisconsin
Ex-officio Texas FFA Board member
Kelley White, Kyle
Leadership Development Coordinator
Kelli Neuman
Texas FFA Alumni President
Kelly White
Who was the first American Star in Agribusiness?
Ken Dunagan from Arizona
The skirt for female members is supposed to be this length.
Knee-length
Top counties all beef cows #1
Lavaca 80,800
A long-range plan with specific leadership development outcomes for members at different stages of development.
Leadership Development Continuum
Top counties all beef cows #5
Leon 65,000
First National FFA president.
Leslie Applegate, New Jersey
Area 5 State Officer
Lyndi Luttrull
Piloted in 2015-16, sophomore level conference which focuses on personal development through self-discovery of talents, strengths, interests, and character.
Made for Excellence
4 COA is used to:
Make energy projections for geographic areas and forecast needs for agricultural producers
Area 1 State Officer
Mallory Schilling
$956
Mandatory spending under 2014 Farm Bill until 2024
rice planting begins when in Texas
March
The membership deadline for delegate counts is ___.
March 10
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Senator Jerry Morgan (R-Kan.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced legislation to support young people by creating a tax exemption for the first $5,000 of income for students 18 or younger
March 21st, 2017
What act(s) helped to insure safe milk supply?
Meat inspection Act of 1890 and its amendment in 1906
Head of the state's CDE Advisory Committee
Melissa Loerwald - Florence
Are you developing the effective application of reasoning, thinking and coping?
Mental growth
Poland China origin
Miami Valley, Butler and Warren Counties of Ohio early 1800s
2017-2018 VATAT President
Michael Meadows - Simms
Member of the Texas FFA BOD
Michael Meadows, Simms
Who won the first National Creed Speaking event?
Michael Van Winkle of Arkansas
East Texas corn is harvested when
Mid July to August
South Texas corn is harvested when
Mid June - July
Central Texas corn in usually harvested when
Mid September to Mid October
The Texas Education Agency provides leadership for Texas Education and is headed by State Education Commissioner
Mike Morath
Introduced an elementary agriculture course in 1903
Mr. B. Youngblood of Henderson
Chairman of the Junior Prepared Public Speaking Event
Ms. Maggie Salem - Texas A&M University Commerce
Are the most difficult to negotiate. These are among three countries or more.
Multilateral Trade Agreements
Launched in the Sumer of 2016 that offers more unprecedented access to inside information, corporate sponsor offers, peeks behind the scenes, easy way to share how great you think the Texas FFA is!
My Texas FFA Mobile App
top states for grain sorghum production
N Dakota, Kansas, Montana, Washington
United States, Canada, and Mexico
NAFTA is a trade agreement between:
Member of the Texas FFA BOD
Natalie Cobb-Koehler, Meridian
NAAE
National Assn. of Agricultural Educators
NASAE
National Assn. of Supervisors of Agricultural Education
The national convention and expo has been approved by this organization, which allows students an opportunity to experience education-filled programs outside of school.
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Designed to award FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using a POA that emphasizes student, chapter, and community development.
National Chapter Award Program
College students selected each year to increase the public's understanding of the food and fiber industry and help them realize how the industry of agriculture affects their daily life.
National Collegiate Agriculture Ambassadors
The mission of this organization is to establish high-quality agricultural education programs in America's schools by stimulating the preparation, retention and advancement of high-quality agriculture educators; the development of programs that prepare students for academic and career success; program innovation and adaptability in response to changing student and industry needs; the use of research-based practices in agricultural education programs at all levels; and expanded opportunities for students to experience high-quality education educational programs in agriculture.
National Council for Agricultural Education
Recognizes students who are studying the application of scientific principles and emerging technologies in agricultural enterprises.
National FFA Agriscience Fair
FFA clothing, jewely, and gift items can be ordered through this catalog.
National FFA Blue
Largest student gathering in the nation, and in most recent years, has maintained an attendance of 60,000+.
National FFA Convention and Expo
Secures funding and partnerships that help FFA members develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
National FFA Foundation
Chapter supplies, plaques, trophies, and award pins can be ordered through this catelog.
National FFA Gold
NFRBMEA
National Farm and Ranch Business Management Education Assn.
The objectives for this state officer conference include: -Team development. -Development of communication strategies. -Open forum for exchange of ideas between states. -Preparation of chapter visits, programming and presentation material. -Presentation development and delivery techniques.
National Leadership Conference for State Officers
The second conference for state officers that helps officer teams identify their strengths and weaknesses and continue to develop individual leadership styles, which will enhance their ability to work together as a team.
National Leadership Conference for State Officers
NYFEA
National Young Farmer Educational Assn.
NYFEA
National Young Farmer Educational Association
Top States cattle/calves #3
Nebraska 6.4 million
This program is designed to provide participants with relevant and applicable knowledge for their farming operations, as well as to create a network of resources and friends they can draw upon throughout their careers.
New Century Farmer
An agricultural organization for African-American students.
New Farmers of America
2018 Farm Bill
Next farm bill proposed after the Farm Bill of 2014
Who was the first American Star in Agricultural Placement?
Nicholas Streff of South Dakota
What vote is necessary to permit one to withdraw a motion?
Before the motion is stated by the chair, the proposer may withdraw the motion without anyone's consent. NO vote is required. After the motion is stated by the chair, it belongs to the assembly and must receive a majority vote to be withdrawn.
Do you have the knowledge and skills needed for a career in agriculture and related industries?
Technical/Function skills in agriculture
who brought the first grain sorghum to US and when
Ben Franklin in 1700s
Are between two countries. Both countries agree to loosen trade restrictions to expand business opportunities around them.
Bilateral Trade Agreements
used the female membership issue as a bargaining chip to to secure additional national delegate representation, moved the motion to admit girls into the National FFA organization
Bill Sarpalius - 1968
The first training conference that serves as the foundation for the development of leadership and personal growth skills for state officers.
Blast Off
This state officer conference is designed to: -Identify strengths and individual contributions to the team. -Develop personal best assessment and personal growth plans. -Understand the key concept of stakeholders. -Master speech development and delivery. -Develop personal management and social skills.
Blast Off
Chairman of the State Scholarship Committee
Brent Lankford
Member of Texas FFA BOD
Terry Baize, Hamilton
court ruling that held that separate schools were inherently unequal in 1954
Brown v. Topeka Board of Education
Area 4 State Officer
Bubba Harris
Which station marker should be placed at the treasurer's station?
Bust of Washington
When was the National FFA Constitution and Bylaws last ratified?
By the National FFA Board of Directors, Feb. 23rd, 2012
Oilman who saw a group of well-dressed and groomed blue-corduroy boys walking into the convention center. He followed them in and witnessed the 41st FFA convention. He later made donations and was one of the main reasons the FFA Foundation started.
C.J. "Red" Davidson
The first ever Public Speaking contest was won by __.
C.T. Heath - Henderson
Most meat and fiber (angora) goats are found in what state?
Texas
Top States all cattle/calves #1
Texas 13.9 million
a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on commonalities
CTE Career Cluster
2nd ranked state in wind energy
California
where is short-grain rice grown
California
Top states cattle/calves #4
California 5.3 million
where is medium grain rice grown
California and Arkansas
Top 5 states in value of all sheep and lambs
California, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah
top 6 dairy producing states from 1 to 6
California, Wisconsin, New York, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Texas
Last president of the FFA
Calvin Brints of Crosbyton
In what order are candidates voted upon following their nominations?
Candidates are voted upon in the order in which they were nominated.
Definition: Continuously demonstrating those qualities, attributes and skills necessary to succeed in, or further prepare for, a chosen profession while effectively contributing to society?
Career success
Who was the first Star Farmer of America?
Carlton Patton from Arkansas
Budget and Finance Coordinator for the Texas FFA
Carolee Frampton
Top counties cattle/calves #2
Castro 470,000
Who oversees collection and spending of check off funds?
Cattlemen's Beef Board and USDA
Cattle fed 100% organic feed and certified through the USDA Agricultural Marketing System. Can't be given hormones to promote growth or antibioticss
Certified Organic Beef
A team composed of three or four members, competitors are tested on their knowledge of materials from Gray's Parliamentary Guide for FFA, the latest FFA Official Manual, and information from the Texas FFA Leadership Guide, U.S. and Texas Farm Facts and current agricultural issues and events on a 150 question exam.
Chapter Agricultural Quiz
Teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate knowledge of basic parliamentary law and the use of correct parliamentary procedures. At the conclusion of the meeting, members are asked questions concerning parliamentary law.
Chapter Conducting
Chapter member who has an outstanding SAE in production agriculture and demonstrates the most involvement in all phases of the chapter's activities.
Chapter Star Farmer
Chapter member with the best placement SAE and proven leadership skills.
Chapter Star in Agricultural Placement
Chapter member who has an SAE that is actively engaged in agriscience research and experimentation in a certain area or combination of areas.
Chapter Star in Agriscience
Do you possess a collection of virtues by which to live your life?
Character
Instructional Program Standards, Certification, Curriculum Development
Texas Education Agency: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Student Leadership and Career Development, Curriculum Support
Texas FFA Association
16 members, comprised of active agricultural educators, business and industry representatives and the managerial leadership of the VATAT and Texas FFA Foundation, meets quarterly and provides governance and leadership to the state association.
Texas FFA Board of Directors
Kicked off at the 74th Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth in 2002 under the leadership of Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Paul Engler, President and CEO of Cactus Cattle Feeders in Amarillo and Anne Anderson, and Austin based strategic consultant.
Texas FFA Capital Campaign
The campaign was launched with $1.3 million gift from the Ford Motor Company and Texas Ford Dealers.
Texas FFA Capital Campaign
designated day in February for Texas FFA members to come to the state capital to learn about the legislative process.
Texas FFA Day at the Capital
Established in 1987 exclusively for the benefit of the Texas FFA and its members
Texas FFA Foundation
Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships
Texas FFA Foundation
Organized in 1971
Texas FFA Foundation
In 2000, a focus group representing a cross section of agricultural education stakeholders assembled in Austin to chart the future needs of the organization.
Texas FFA Leadership Council
is the official online news publication of the Texas FFA Association. Highlights agricultural issues, FFA activities and events, recognizes FFA members for their accomplishments. Hosts videos, links, and other interactive content.
Texas FFA News Online
Top 5 states in Angoras
Texas, Arizona, N. Mexico, California, Oregon
top 5 states producing cotton
Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee
top 5 states in sheep and lamb and wool production
Texas, California, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah
Top 5 sorghum production states in grain and silage
Texas, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, S Dakota
Top 5 states in meat and other goat production
Texas, Tennessee, California, Oklahoma, Missouri
who is the largest exporter of rice
Thailand
Who won the first Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event?
Christe Peterson of Wisconsin
first commercial harvesting plant for pigs was where
Cincinnati
This part of school-based agricultural education is contextual, inquiry-based and interactive.
Classroom and laboratory instruction
Area 2 State Officer
Clay Cole
Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest Chair
Clyde Gottschalk - Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Area 8 State Officer
Cody McQueen
Formed to be an influential part of agricultural education on the postsecondary level.
Collegiate
Provides a higher level of opportunity for membership and empowers values driven pre-professionals to lead and serve in education, industry, and communities.
Collegiate FFA
is open to all post-secondary students enrolled in a two or four-year college and interested in career objectives in agriculture or who have an interest in the welfare of the agricultural industry.
Collegiate Membership
Area 7 State Officer
Colton Snedecor
Who may call committee meetings?
Committee meetings may be called by the chairperson of the committee or by any two of its members.
Have you developed the oral, written and verbal means whereby interaction takes place?
Communications
Components of career success.
Communications Decision Making Flexibility/Adaptability Technical/Function Skills in Agriculture
This part of the POA cooperates with other groups to make the surrounding area a better place to live and work.
Community Development
Have you shown the pursuit of learning and growth?
Continuous improvement
There are two different features of the Convention Media program. Texas FFA News Online: Convention Edition, the official online news of the Texas FFA Convention that is published by members for members (news.texasffa.org). The Convention Report: a newscast video scheduled to air during the final general session.
Convention Media Program
Who was the first African-American elected to be national FFA president?
Corey Flournoy of Illinois
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The 2014 Farm Bill has _____ titles
September 30, 2018.
The 2014 Farm Bill will expire on ______
When was the FFA Creed revised?
The 38th and 63rd National FFA Conventions
When was the FFA Creed adopted?
The 3rd National FFA Convention
Agribusiness Systems, Animal Systems, Biotechnology Systems, Environmental Service Systems, Food Products and Processing Systems, Natural Resources Systems, Plant Systems and the Power, Structural and Technical Systems
The 8 distinctive career pathways within the AFNR Career Cluster:
Team members evaluate 50 cotton samples and class each sample as to color grade and leaf grade.
Cotton Classing
Yorkshire origin
County of York in England brought to Ohio 1830
A member presents the FFA creed from memory and answers questions about its meaning and purpose.
Creed Speaking
top 5 Texas Counties in wool produced
Crockett, Val Verde, Pecos, Tom Green, Gillespie
Top 5 Texas counties in number of head of sheep and lambs
Crockett, Val Verde, Tom Green, Pecos, Gillespie
Members complete a written exam, evaluate dairy cattle on physical characteristics and analyze cows based on pedigree and herd record.
Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Number 3 Texas crop
Dairy products and milk, 1.8 billion, 7.9%
Top counties all beef cows #4
DeWitt 66,000
Top counties cattle/calves #1
Deaf Smith 570,000
Do you have the ability to analyze a situation and execute an appropriate course of action?
Decision making
FFA is structured into this kind of program that rewards active FFA members for progress in all phases of leadership, skills, and occupational development.
Degree program
This division of the Agriscience Fair is open to individual members in grades 7th, 8th, and 9th.
Division I
This division of the Agriscience Fair is open to individual members in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th.
Division II
This division of the Agriscience Fair is open to teams of two students in grades 7th, 8th, and 9th.
Division III
This division of the Agriscience Fair is open to teams of two students in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th.
Division IV
Executive Secretary of the Young Farmers of Texas, Retired January 2018
Don Beene
Chairs the State Board of Education
Donna Bahorich- Houston
Member of the Texas FFA BOD
Dr. Edward Romero, Commerce
Faculty advisor for the Texas Collegiate FFA
Dr. John Rayfield
Chairman of the Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event
Dr. Joseph T. Robertson - West Texas A&M
Chair of the Senior Prepared Public Speaking Event
Dr. Leslie Vann
Faculty advisor for the Texas Collegiate FFA
Dr. Rudy Ritz - Texas Tech
Member of Texas FFA BOD
Dr. Scott Burris, Lubbock
Member of the Texas FFA BOD
Dr. Thomas Randle, Rosenburg
Who was the first president to speak at a national FFA convention?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Father of the Texas Future Farmer movement
E. R. Alexander
Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
What are 2 federal agencies that dairy farmers work with?
EPA and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
62.5
Each year ____ million tons of food are dumped into landfills instead of our plates.
40
Each year about ____% of food in the U.S. goes uneaten.
Which station marker should be placed at the secretary's station?
Ear of Corn
Duroc origin
Eastern US and in Corn Belt early 1800
Winner of the first National Public Speaking event.
Edward Drace, Missouri
Top 5 goat (Angora) counties in Texas
Edwards, Val Verde, Crockett, Gillespie, Kendall
Top 5 counties in Mohair production
Edwards, Val Verde, Gillespie, Crockett and Mills
Blacklands and Edward Plateau corn goes to
Elevators
Who invented cotton gin and when
Eli Whitney, 1793
Have you experienced the development of healthy responses to your feelings?
Emotional growth
Berkshire origin
England in America 1823
To be eligible for active membership in a chartered FFA chapter, a student must be what?
Enrolled in a secondary agricultural education program.
Students apply the fundamentals of entomology and develop skills in identifying common insects and their significance to people and agriculture.
Entomology
Plan and operate an agriculture-related business
Entrepreneurship
This event is designed to access knowledge and skills related to environmental assessment including water analysis for contaminants including pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, nitrates and phosphorus, identifying pollutant sources and improvement tactics. State event is held at Tarleton State University.
Environmental and Natural Resources
top 5 Texas counties in Dairy production
Erath, 52,000 head, Deaf Smith, 42, 000 head, Castro, 36500 head, Parmer, 36500 and Hartley 25000 head
First female to be elected president of the Texas FFA Association
Erica Clark- Mansfield 1991
Area 3 State Officer
Evan Berger
Designed to help students become literate in agriculture and/or become aware of possible careers in the AFNR career clusters
Exploratory, Improvement or Supplemental
This part of school-based agricultural education helps members develop premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.
FFA
New section of ffa.org that helps to define that organization's identity, tone and voice, and should be considered a resource center as you create materials and messaging about local and state FFA activities and events.
FFA Brand Center
A team of three members presents an informative radio program covering one or more agricultural subjects that is current in nature and local in content.
FFA Broadcasting
This is recited by new members to reflect their growing belief in agriculture and agricultural education.
FFA Creed
This is representative of the history, goals and future of the FFA.
FFA emblem
FFA Mission:
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Gives members 12 short words to live by as they discover the opportunities available in the organization.
FFA motto
The Texas FFA Network is a network of local chapter websites developed by Wieghat Graphics using the ___ Chapter Website System. Local chapters can establish their online websites using the custom system provided through the network.
FFAnow
Management skills and economic principles are applied to agriculture and agribusiness situations as team members complete a written exam and solve farm analysis problems.
Farm Business Management
Top counties all beef cows #3
Fayette 76,000
Young Farmer Success Act introduced to congress
February 15th, 2017
President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Hughes Act
February 23, 1917
What did President Harry S. Truman grant to FFA?
Federal Charter, Public Law 740
Corey Flournoy was the first African-American to be national FFA president, but he was also the first what?
First urban student leader
Do you have the traits that allow you to be capable of and willing to change?
Flexibility/adaptability
Students evaluate cut flowers, house plants, flowering plants, floral designs, and complete an exam that tests their knowledge of floral design.
Floriculture
Who inspects packing plants to be sure they are compliant with all regulations?
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
Who and how are growth promotants approved?
Food and Drug Administration, rigorous scientific tests, similar to those approving human medications.
Explain how nominations may be closed and reopened.
Nominations may be closed by a two-thirds vote on the motion to close nominations. Nominations may be reopened by a majority vote on the motion to reopen nominations.
How may nominations be made?
Nominations may be made by a committee of from the floor by a member.
top 5 counties for wheat production
Ochiltree, Wilbarger, Hansford, Sherman, Wichita
Half
Of the more than 700 members of the National Young Farmers Coalition surveyed more than _____ delayed moving forward with their farming career because of student loans.
Provides identity and gives a distinctive and recognizable image to the FFA and its members.
Official Dress
The uniform worn by FFA members at local, state, and national functions.
Official Dress
Top States cattle/calves #5
Oklahoma 5.3 million
United States withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
On January 30th, 2017
Every chapter members should serve on how many committees?
One
This many gavel taps follows the announcement of adjournment.
One
This many gavel taps follows the completion of a business item.
One
This many gavel taps is a message to the members to be seated.
One
Approximately how many students are being taught about agriculture?
One million
When must one request a division?
One must request a division before another motion is stated.
Tell me about Milking Shorthorn breed of dairy cattle
Originated in England and known for high levels of fertility , grazing efficiency and ease of management.
Tell me about Jersey breed of dairy cattle
Originated in the Island of Jersey (off the coast of France) known to produce more butterfat than any other dairy breed
Which station marker should be placed at the advisor's station?
Owl
The single-largest unrestricted donation in the organization's history came from _______ in this year.
Patrick Gottsch on behalf of RFD-TV in 2012
Definition: The positive evolution of the whole person.
Personal growth
Are you striving to remain healthy by understanding, respecting and managing your body's needs?
Physical growth
Components of personal growth.
Physical growth Social growth Professional growth Mental growth Emotional growth Spiritual growth
State event located at Texas Tech University
Plant Identification
Official salute of the FFA organization.
Pledge of Allegiance
Upheld state segregation laws in court ruling of 1896
Plessy v. Ferguson
Which station marker should be placed at the vice president's station?
Plow
PAS
Postsecondary Agriculture Student
Definition: Influence.
Premier leadership
This officer should preside over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure.
President
This officer should represent the chapter in public relations and official functions.
President
What is the beef check off?
Producer funded marketing and research program designed to increase domestic/international demand for beef
Do you have an awareness and application of skills necessary for career success?
Professional growth
-Ensures that chapter activities meet the needs of members. -Provides direction year to year. -Provides experience in planning. -Serves as a reference point throughout the year.
Program of Activities
FFA chapters use this to plan and develop their goals for the year.
Program of Activities
Serves as a road map for planning activities and accomplishing goals at the local level.
Program of Activities (POA)
What is Public Law 105-225 formerly known as?
Public Law 81-740
A team of two to four members develops and preforms 5-8 min program to inform a student group regarding the Texas FFA and what it represents.
Public Relations
The forerunner of today's LDEs was an invitational event hosted by the Vocational Agriculture Club of Sam Houston State teachers college, it had two events which were ____.
Public Speaking and Debating
By communicating with your school and community, your FFA chapter can build prestige as a valuable, active, and involved organization. What is this called?
Public relations
other horse breeds that are raced
Quarter horse, paint horse, Arabians and Appaloosas
Chairperson Texas FFA Board of Directors
Ray Pieniazek, San Antonio
15,000
ReFED is estimated to create ___ jobs.
Must one receive recognition to make a parliamentary inquiry?
Recognition is not necessary to make a parliamentary inquiry.
Can you build a constituency through listening, coaching, understanding and appreciating others?
Relationships
largest biodiesel plant in US
Renewable Biofuels, INC in Port Naches
what played a major role in encouraging wind energy in Texas
Renewable portfolio standard
Who is the Chairman, Texas House of Representatives Agriculture and Livestock Committee?
Rep. Tracy O.King, D-Batesville
This officer should plan public information programs with local radio, television, newspaper, and service clubs and make use of other opportunities to tell the FFA story.
Reporter
This officer should prepare and maintain a chapter scrapbook.
Reporter
This officer should publish a chapter newsletter or website.
Reporter
This officer should release news and information to local and regional news media.
Reporter
This officer should send articles and photographs to FFA New Horizons and other national and regional publications and websites.
Reporter
This officer should send local stories to area, district, and state reporters and to any school publications.
Reporter
This officer should serve as chair of the POA public relations committee.
Reporter
This officer should serve as the chapter photographer.
Reporter
This officer should work with local media on radio and television appearances and FFA news.
Reporter
Conduct research and analyze information to discover new knowledge
Research
Food leaves the rumen and goes to the
Reticulum
Centerville rancher, made Texas FFA history by becoming the Texas FFA Foundation's all-time leading contributor with gifts totaling more than $1.5 million.
Richard Wallrath
Which station marker should be placed at the president's station?
Rising Sun
This part of the emblem signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day, glowing with opportunity.
Rising sun
The Statewide Career and Technical Education Coordinator for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Ronald Whitson
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Roughly ___% of the U.S.'s agricultural water, cropland, and fertilizers are used to produce food that ends up in landfills.
First Texan to serve as a National Officer, 1936-37
Roy Martin - Cotulla
Superintendent of the Texas Agriscience Fair
Rudy Ritz- Texas Tech
After the cow swallows the food, where does it go?
Rumen
What is the largest part of a ruminant's stomach?
Rumen
A cow is a______ (type of digestive system)
Ruminant
LDEs have always been held at ___.
Same Houston State University
This officer should be responsible for chapter correspondence.
Secretary
This officer should have these on hand for each meeting: -Officer file -Copy of the POA, including all standing and special committees -Official FFA Manual and Official FFA Student Handbook -Copy of the chapter constitution and bylaws
Secretary
This officer should maintain member attendance and activity records and issue membership cards.
Secretary
This officer should place all committee reports in the secretary's file.
Secretary
This officer should prepare and post the agenda for each chapter meeting.
Secretary
This officer should prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting.
Secretary
A fundraising campaign to rebuild Gulf Coast states' agricultural education and FFA programs following Hurricane Katrina; $835,699 in donations was distributed to affected programs.
Seeds of Hope
Who is the Chairman, Texas Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs?
Senator Charles Perry, R-Lubbock
This officer should assist the president in maintaining order.
Sentinel
This officer should assist with special features and refreshments.
Sentinel
This officer should keep the meeting room comfortable.
Sentinel
This officer should keep the meeting room, chapter equipment, and supplies in proper condition.
Sentinel
This officer should take charge of candidates for degree ceremonies.
Sentinel
This officer should welcome guests and visitors.
Sentinel
Texas FFA membership year begins on ____.
September 1
Membership year of the National FFA Organization:
September 1 to August 31
when is winter wheat planted
September and harvested the following summer
This many gavel taps is used to restore order at a meeting.
Series of sharp taps
Vice Chairperson Texas FFA Board of Directors
Shane Crofton, Henrietta
Member of Texas FFA BOD
Shelton Green, Austin
The first female national FFA executive secretary.
Sherene Donaldson
Who is the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture?
Sid Miller
When obtaining the State FFA Degree, a member should give a speech how many minutes long on a topic relating to agriculture or FFA?
Six minutes
Provided federal funds for vocational agriculture to be taught in public secondary schools.
Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act of 1917
Can you have successful interaction that respects the differences of a diverse and changing society?
Social growth
National wool event is held in ___:
Sonora, Texas
largest biomass power plant in nation
Southern Power Company's Nacogdoches generating facility in Sacul Tx
What region is NC in?
Southern Region
Do you have the reflective inner strength to allow you to define your personal beliefs, values, principles and sense of balance?
Spiritual growth
What are the two types of committees most frequently used in FFA chapters?
Standing committees and special committees are the two types of committees most frequently used in FFA chapters.
Entrepreneurial enterprises that are production oriented
Star Farmer (Production)
The chapter's most active first-year member who has a strong SAE program and who has demonstrated leadership.
Star Greenhand
agricultural sales and services or other non-production entrepreneurial enterprises. All entrepreneurial horticultural enterprises, such as ornamental plant production and landscaping.
Star in Agribusiness
programs which are aimed at developing higher order scientific knowledge and skills. Applications in this area may be placement, entrepreneurial or experimental
Star in Agriscience
employment-based or work-based SAE's
Star in Placement
1933, New Deal
Started in _____ as a part of President FDR's _______ legislation
State associations award top members with this degree:
State FFA Degree
The third conference for state officers involving two students from each state association held in Washington, D.C.
State Presidents' Conference
This state officer conference is designed to: -Inspire and motivate state association student leadership. -Begin the delegate committee process. -Advocate for FFA, agricultural education, and career and technical education. -Exchange views among state associations and further develop the spirit of national unity and cooperation.
State Presidents' Conference
Serves as the 2017-2018 Past State Officer Alumni Chairman
Steve Mosley
Who was the first American Star in Agriscience?
Steven Offer of Wisconsin
This part of the POA promotes personal and group activities that improve life skills.
Student Development
This part of school-based agricultural education has programs that allow you to apply knowledge and skills through experimental, service and work-based learning opportunities.
Supervised agricultural experience (SAE)
Rep. Thompson, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), and Rep. John Faso (R-NY)
Supporters of the Young Farmers Success Act include:
Adopt Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
TEKS
Located two blocks east of the Texas State Capitol at 614 East 12th Street. Building completed in 2003.
Ford Agricultural Education Texas FFA Center
Which business was the first to contribute $1 million to the National FFA Foundation?
Ford Motor Company
Texas FFA Alumni's Association's first president
Former Texas FFA Executive Secretary E.C. "Dick" Weekly
How many times a year is FFA New Horizons published?
Four
Who was the first African-American elected to a national FFA office?
Fred McClure
The first African-American member to serve as the president of the Texas FFA
Fred McClure- 1972
Symbol of authority and, when used correctly, ensures orderly meetings.
Gavel
FFA Week is celebrated during the week of what president's birthday?
George Washington
Which president was speaking at national FFA convention when it was first carried live to network television?
Gerald Ford
This was established as a way to provide official blue corduroy jackets to FFA members who may not otherwise be able to afford them.
Give the Gift of Blue Program
Member of the Texas FFA BOD
Glen Allen Phillips, Comfort
A group of past recipients of the State and American degrees
Gold Key Club
Where does corn gold come from?
Golden fields
Top counties all beef cows #2
Gonzales 79,800
Cattle spend most of their lives eating grass in a pasture before being moved to a feedlot to be fed a high energy grain diet
Grain fed cattle
Cattle are raised on grass their entire lives. Tough to do because few regions have the growing season to make it possible
Grass fed cattle
Number 5 Texas crop
Greenhouse and nursery, 1.3 billion, 5.6%
Assistant to the Executive Director / Membership Coordinator
Gwenn Winsauer
Most prestigious award in the NFA.
H. O. Sargent Award (honored a young man who had been out of school from 3-10 years and was established in farming)
Area 9 State Officer
Haley Jircik
Top counties cattle/calves #5
Hansford 270,000
which class of wheat is the most dominant in US exports and largest class produced
Hard Red Winter wheat
what type of wheat does Texas produce
Hard Red winter wheat, Soft red winter wheat
6 recognized classes of wheat
Hard red winter, hard red spring, hard white, soft white, durum, soft red winter
Which president granted a Federal Charter, Public Law 740, to FFA?
Harry S. Truman
Top counties cattle/calves #4
Hartley 290,000
father of American pork industry
Hernando de Soto - 13 pigs into Tampa Bay FL 1539
What are the 6 dairy breeds?
Holstein, Ayshire, Brown Swill, Guernsey, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn
State event located at Tarleton State University
Homesite Evaluation
Membership conferred upon those individuals who have rendered outstanding service to FFA and agricultural education.
Honorary
The purpose of this degree is to recognize agricultural education instructors/FFA advisors who have demonstrated total program quality by using those factors that contribute to successful local programs.
Honorary American Degree Teacher award
The purpose of this degree is to recognize individuals who have rendered outstanding service to agricultural education and FFA.
Honorary American FFA Degree (other)
Local chapters have the opportunity to bestow this type of membership on those community members who have rendered outstanding service to the local program and to the cause of agriculture education and the FFA.
Honorary Membership
State event located at Texas Tech University
Horse Evaluation
The adoption of a state FFA collegiate constitution at the 75th Texas FFA Convention.
Houston- 2003
What dictates strict animal handling and slaughtering standards for packing plants
Humane slaughter act passed in 1958 updated in 78 and 2002
Member of Texas FFA BOD
Tammy Christian, Penelope
Member of Texas FFA BOD
Tammy Glascock, Pilot Point
Area 6 State Officer
Taylin Antonik
Is a motion to adopt a report necessary when a committee report contains information only?
If a committee report contains information only, it is not necessary to offer a motion to adopt the report
If a motion is on the floor and the meeting is adjourned, what happens to the motion on the floor?
If a meeting is adjourned while an item of business is on the floor that business will be brought back at the next regular meeting in the form of Unfinished Business.
When the previous question is called for without qualifications, to what question does it apply?
If the previous question is called for without qualifications, only the immediately pending question is affected.
If the proposer of a motion modifies it in any way, may the seconder withdraw his/her second?
If the proposer of a motion modifies it in any way, the second may withdraw his/her second.
What happens if the vote on an appeal results in a tie?
If the vote on an appeal results in a tie, the chair is sustained.
Texas ranked where in solar energy potential
1
Worth of cotton produced in Texas
1.7 Billion
What age do cattle go to the feed lot?
12 to 18 months
About how many secondary, two-year postsecondary and adult instructors teach about agriculture?
12,000
60 pounds (1 bushel) produces how much loaves of whole wheat bread
90
Average day of dairy cow
90 lbs of feed, bathtub full of water, produces 5 to 6 gallons of milk (about 80 glasses)
Last president of the NFA
A.D. Pinson of Neches
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AFNR courses available
The first official FFA speaking contest was held by Texas A&M University on ___.
April 20,1931
Groundbreaking for the Texas FFA Headquarters began in
April of 2003
when is spring wheat planted
April or May and harvested in August or September
APLU
Assn. of Public and Land Grant Universities
The first female FFA member to be elected to state FFA office.
Becky Leake- 1976
First of six Texans to serve as National FFA President.
Bobby Tucker - Mineola
This part of the POA encourages students to work together.
Chapter Development
top 10 corn producing counties in Texas
Dallam, Hartley, Sherman, Castro, Moore, Falls, Williamson, Hansford, Parmer, Bell
State event location is at Stephen F. Austin University
Forestry
what area accounts for 2/3 of total Texas corn production
High Plains
top 5 grain sorghum counties
Hildago, Willacy, Nueces, Cameron, San Patricio
Panhandle corn is usually harvested when
Mid September to Mid October
A member may retain active membership until this date following his or her fourth National FFA Convention & Expo after graduation from high school.
Nov. 30th
When were official board policy of FFA trademarks adopted?
November 1995
What happens in the reticulum?
Nutrients from food absorbed into the blood stream
Top counties cattle/calves #3
Parmer 460,000
Work for a business or individual, either for pay or for the experience. Includes directed school laboratory placement.
Placement
This officer should appoint committees and serve on them as an ex-officio, non-voting member.
President
This officer should coordinate the activities of the chapter and evaluate the progress of each division of the POA.
President
Ex-offcio Texas FFA Board member
Ronald Whitson, Austin
Which station marker should be placed at the sentinel's station?
Shield of Friendship
Winner of the first FFA public speaking event
Smith Reed - Holland
President of the Texas Young Farmers
Stephanie Wood
largest biodiesel producing state
Texas
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Texas FFA has ____ priorities
Established in 2013, this program allows students to customize their course schedule in high school and select an endorsement
The Foundation High School Program
Agricultural education and/or literacy grants for secondary, school-based agricultural education; and an "Agricultural Youth Organization Coordinator" to be put in the USDA Secretary's office to implement the wanted changes
The National FFA supports the reauthorization of a new Farm Bill if it includes:
16
The Number of CTE Career Clusters
What is the basic number and time of debates that a member may have for a debatable motion?
The basic rules of speaking are members have the right to speak twice (2) for a total of 10 minutes on each debatable motion.
25
The food emits methane, a greenhouse gas that is ___ times more potent than carbon dioxide.
188,135
The number of students enrolled in AFNR classes
What is the proper procedure for adopting an order of business?
The proper procedure for adopting an order of business is to present a main motion to adopt a certain order of business.
78%
In 2011, the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) conducted a survey of 1,000 young farmers and found that ____ % struggled with a lack of capital.
This many gavel taps is the signal for all members to stand in unison on the last tap.
Three
20%, 10 billion
In 2016, ReFED identified __ key solutions that could reduce food waste by ___% and provide ____ billion of societal economic value.
what is medium-grain rice used in
cereal production
Candling and grading
eggs passed over strong light (candling). worker (candler) inspects exterior and interior and grades eggs AA, A or B
Low Plains and Cross Timbers feed corn is sold to
elevators or local feedyards
3 crops from cotton
feed, fiber and food
The FFA website:
ffa.org
how does grain sorghum grow for the first 10 inches
slowly establishing root system and taking up nutrients
5 years
the amount of time between updates of each farm bill
In a chapter meeting, if the motion to adjourn carries, is the meeting dismissed immediately?
In a chapter meeting, if the motion to adjourn carries, the meeting is not dismissed immediately. The closing ceremony should be performed since the motion to adjourn affects only the business session.
These words are emblazoned in the center of the emblem to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.
"Agricultural Education" and "FFA"
The FFA motto:
"Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve."
The first known CDE competition was a livestock judging contest was hosted in April 1920, at Texas A&M. Bellville won the contest. It was known as ___.
"Smith-Hughes Day"
What is the proper terminology to use when putting the question?
"Those supporting the motion that ... say aye. Those opposed say no." OR "Those in favor of the motion that ... raise your hand. Those opposed raise your hand."
Texas national rank for cotton
#1 1.6 Billion in cash receipts
Texas national rank for hides and skins
#1 431 million in cash receipts
Texas national rank for beef
#1 855 million in cash receipts
Texas national rank for corn
#13 157 million in cash receipts
Texas national rank for sugar
#13 27 million in cash receipts
Texas national rank for seeds for planting
#2 244 million in cash receipts
Texas national rank for rice
#4 119 million in cash receipts
Texas national rank for tree nuts
#4 66 million in cash receipts
Texas national rank for milk and milk products
#6 248 million in cash receipts
Texas national rank for broilers
#6 323 million in cash receipts
Texas national rank for wheat
#9 286 million in cash receipts
USDA and FFA Partnership, Young Farmer Success Act, and the Student Agricultural Protection Act
#NextGenAg includes these items:
For their work, National Collegiate Agriculture Ambassadors are awarded a scholarship for this amount for their year of service.
$1,000
When obtaining the State FFA Degree, a member must have earned or productively invested how much money or how many hours in excess of scheduled class time?
$1,000 or 300 hours
When obtaining the Chapter FFA Degree, a member must have earned and productively invested how much money or how many hours in agricultural education?
$150 or 45 hours
FFA awards about this much in scholarships annually.
$2 million
From annual dues, how much of that money is used to provide a year's subscription to FFA New Horizons magazine?
$2.25
Texas FFA Association state dues are ____.
$5.00
Annual dues are how much?
$7
National FFA dues are ___.
$7.00
In the last ten years, net membership growth is ____.
+56,900
Official chapter equipment:
-1 FFA Banner -Complete set of officer stations (symbols) -7 or more Official FFA Manuals -1 Official FFA Flag -1 Gavel and Block -1 Scrapbook
Official Dress for female members:
-Black skirt -White collared blouse -Official FFA blue scarf -Black dress shoes w/ a closed heel and toe -Black nylon hosiery -Official FFA jacket zipped to the top -Degree chain with State or American FFA Degree
Official Dress for male members:
-Black slacks -White collard shirt -Official FFA necktie -Black dress shoes -Black socks -Official FFA jacket zipped to the top -Degree chain with State or American FFA Degree
Describe the first Official Dress.
-Dark blue shirt -Blue or white pants -Blue cap -Yellow tie
One way to form committees in the chapter is by the standards for these divisions:
-Leadership -Healthy lifestyles -Career success -Scholarship -Personal growth -Chapter recruitment -Financial -Public relations -Cooperation -Support group -Economic development -Environmental and natural resources -Human resources -Citizenship -Agricultural promotion
Committees that can be formed to prepare for the chapter banquet:
-Menu and serving -Program outline (including entertainment) and creation of paper program -Invitations, guest list, thank-you cards and letters -Room arrangement and decorations -Publicity (before and after the event) -Courtesy Corps -Set-up and clean-up
WLC focuses on the following areas:
-Self-Awareness -Diversity -Advocacy -Service
When applying for a jacket in the Give the Gift of Blue Program, what is required?
-Short essay on what owning an FFA jacket would mean to them -List of FFA, community, and school activities -Advisor approval
Ensure a financially sound future for the Texas FFA and its programs as a partner with the Texas FFA Foundation
1- Ensuring A Sound Financial Future
How much of US rice production short-grain
1-2 percent
National FFA Alumni membership types include:
1. Associate 2. Annual 3. Collegiate 4. Corporate 5. Lifetime
To be eligible to receive the Greenhand FFA Degree from a chapter, a member must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Be enrolled in agricultural education and have satisfactory plans for a SAE program. 2. Learn and explain the FFA Creed, motto, salute, and FFA mission statement. 3. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors. 4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket. 5. Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter POA. 6. Personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the Official FFA Student Handbook. 7. Submit written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.
To be eligible to receive the Discovery FFA Degree from a chapter, a member must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Be enrolled in an agriculture class for at least a portion of the school year while in grades 7th-8th. 2. Have become a dues-paying member of FFA at local, state, and national levels. 3. Participate in at least one local FFA chapter activity outside of scheduled class time. 4. Have knowledge of agriculturally related career, ownership, and entrepreneurial opportunities. 5. Be familiar with the local FFA chapter's Program of Activities. 6. Submit written application for the degree.
School-based agricultural education consists of these three integral core components:
1. Classroom and laboratory instruction 2. FFA 3. Supervised agricultural experience
These FFA degrees are awarded at the chapter level:
1. Discovery FFA Degree 2. Greenhand FFA Degree 3. Chapter FFA Degree
Emphasizing these 10 items will help to ensure a chapter's success:
1. FFA knowledge 2. Diversity of membership 3. All members share responsibilities 4. Capable officers 5. Challenging program of activities 6. Workable constitution and bylaws 7. Proper equipment and records 8. Well-planned, regularly held chapter meetings 9. Adequate financing 10. School and community support
To be eligible to receive the State FFA Degree from the state association, a member must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Have received the Chapter FFA Degree. 2. Have been an active FFA member for at least two years (24 months) at the time of receiving the State FFA Degree. 3. While in school, have completed the equivalent of at least two years (360 hours) of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level, which includes a SAE program. 4. A student after entering agricultural education must have: -Earned and productively invested at least $1,000; or -Worked at least 300 hours in excess of scheduled class time; or -A combination thereof; in a SAE program. 5. Demonstrate leadership ability by: -Performing 10 procedures of parliamentary law. -Giving a six-minute speech on a topic relating to agriculture or FFA. -Serving as an officer, committee chairperson, or participating member of a chapter committee. 6. Have a satisfactory scholastic record as certified by the local agricultural education instructor and the principal or superintendent. 7. Have participated in the planning and completion of the chapter's POA. 8. Have participated in at least five different FFA activities above the chapter level. 9. Have participated in at least 25 hours of community service, within at least two different community service activities. These hours are in addition to and cannot be duplicated as paid or unpaid SAE hours.
To be eligible to receive the American FFA Degree from the National FFA Organization, the member must meet the following requirements:
1. Have received the State FFA Degree, have been an active member for the past three years (36 months), and have a record of satisfactory participation in the activities on the chapter and state levels. 2. Have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least three years (540 hours) of systematic secondary school instruction in an agricultural education program, or have completed at least the equivalent of 360 hours of systematic secondary school instruction in agricultural education and one full year of enrollment in a postsecondary agricultural program, or have completed the program of agricultural education offered in the secondary school last attended. 3. Have graduated from high school at least 12 months prior to the national convention at which the degree is to be granted. 4. Have in operation and have maintained records to substantiate an outstanding SAE program, through which the member has exhibited comprehensive planning and managerial and financial expertise. 5. A student after entering agricultural education must have: -Earned at least $10,000 and productively invested at least $7,500; or -Earned and productively invested $2,000 and worked 2,250 hours in excess of scheduled class time. Any combination of hours, times a factor of 3.56, plus actual dollars earned and productively invested must be equal to or greater than the number 10,000. Hours used for the purpose of producing earnings reported as productively invested income shall not be duplicated as hours of credit to meet the minimum requirements for the degree. 6. Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement and have achieved a high school scholastic record of "C"" or better as certified by the principal or superintendent. 7. Have participated in at least 50 hours of community service, within at least three different community service activities. These hours are in addition to and cannot be duplicated as paid or unpaid SAE hours. 8. Applicants must submit an application with the signatures of he chapter president, chapter advisor, superintendent or principal, and state advisor or state executive secretary, certifying accuracy of all statements in the application and that the applicant conducted him/herself in a manner to be a credit to the organization, chapter, and community.
What types of medals can someone exhibit on their FFA jacket?
1. Highest degree earned 2. Highest office held 3. Highest award earned by the member
In addition to active membership, individuals can become members in these three other ways:
1. Honorary 2. Alumni 3. Collegiate
Included as part of each type of SAE program are:
1. Improvement projects 2. Supplemental skill development
To be eligible to receive the Chapter FFA Degree from a chapter, a member must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Must have received the Greenhand FFA Degree. 2. Must have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least 180 hours of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level, have in operation an approved SAE program, and be enrolled in an agriculture course. 3. Have participated in the planning of at least three official functions in the chapter's POA. 4. A student after entering agricultural education must have: -Earned & productively invested at least $150 by the member's own efforts; or worked at least 45 hours in excess of scheduled class time; or a combination thereof; and -Developed plans for continued growth and improvement in a SAE program. 5. Have effectively led a group discussion for 15 minutes. 6. Have demonstrated five procedures of parliamentary law. 7. Show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award programs. 8. Have a satisfactory scholastic record. 9. Have participated in at least 10 hours of community service activities. These hours are in addition to and cannot be duplicated as paid or unpaid SAE hours. 10. Submit a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree.
Similarities between the NFA and FFA.
1. NFA Creed had 6 paragraphs. 2. NFA Creed began with "I believe." 3. NFA emblem had outline of a boll of cotton instead of an ear of corn. Otherwise, emblem was the same.
Differences between the NFA and FFA.
1. NFA colors were black and gold as were their corduroy jackets. 2. National NFA Week was celebrated during the week of April 5th, birthday of Booker T. Washington.
Contents of the order of business:
1. Opening Ceremony 2. Reading & approval of the minutes 3. Reports of officers, boards, & standing committees 4. Reports of special (select or ad hoc) committees 5. Special orders 6. Unfinished business & general orders 7. New business 8. Special features 9. Ceremonies 10. Announcements 11. Closing Ceremony 12. Entertainment, recreation, &/or refreshments
The six types of SAEs:
1. Ownership/Entrepreneurship 2. Placement/Internship 3. Agriscience Research and Experimentation 4. Exploratory 5. School-based Enterprise 6. Service-Learning
A student can select their proficiency award category from these three areas:
1. Placement 2. Entrepreneurship 3. Agriscience research and experimentation
What steps must be completed to present a motion?
1. Rise and address the president 2. Receive recognition by the president 3. Presenting the motion 4. Seconding the motion 5. Statement of the question
The Program of Activities has these three divisions:
1. Student Development 2. Chapter Development 3. Community Development
The Program of Activities is divided into three divisions:
1. Student Development 2. Chapter Development 3. Community Development
Three divisions of the National Chapter Award Program:
1. Student development 2. Chapter development 3. Community development
Tips for chapters to remember when using social networking:
1. Update, but not too often 2. Watch the tone 3. Reciprocate
Describe the Characteristics that make up and ideal presiding officer.
1. Willingness to work 2. Ability to learn parliamentary procedure 3. Team spirit 4. Well-developed voice 5. Calmness and self-confidence 6. Neat appearance 7. Fair and impartial judgment 8. Skill in leading people
What qualifications should one have to be on a chapter conducting team?
1. Willingness to work 2. Ability to learn parliamentary procedure 3. Team spirit 4. Well-developed voice 5. Calmness and self-confidnce 6. Neat appearance
total worth of corn produced in Texas
1.1 Billion
American horse industry employs how many jobs
1.4 million
How much of the food dollar goes to repairs?
1.5 cents
How much does cotton contribute to Texas economy
1.6 billion
total number of Texas sorghum harvested
1.9 million
how many acres of Texas corn has been harvested
1.97 Million
how many gallons of water can a horse drink up to in a day
10 gallons
When obtaining the Chapter FFA Degree, a member must have participated in how many hours of community service activities?
10 hours
1 pound of wool makes how many miles of yarn
10 miles
When obtaining the State FFA Degree, a member should perform how many procedures of parliamentary law?
10 procedures
Nominees for the Honorary American Degree Teacher award must have taught for how many years and must have at least this percent of FFA membership in their agricultural education program?
10 years & 85%
American horse industry direct and indirect economic impact
102 Billion
How many organizations make up the National Council for Agricultural Education?
11
____ universities prepare and certify students to serve as agriculture educators.
11
how many cups of milk does it take to make 1/2 gallon of ice cream?
11 cups
The Texas poultry industry employs how many people and produces jobs for how many outside the poultry industry?
11,500 employed, 47,000 outside
total rice harvested in Texas
11.2 million
Texas 2016 cattle inventory - Calves
11.7 million
At what weight are cattle usually slaughtered?
1100 to 1250 lbs
Average total yield of sorghum
112.1 million bushels
at how many days is all corn dented or denting
114 - 119 days 55% moisture
___ members of the Texas FFA Association.
119,644
where does Texas rank in ethanol production
11th
How many words are in the FFA motto?
12
how many teeth does a horse have
12 incisors and 24 molars
One bale of cotton can make how many mens t shirts
1217
A state association needs this many members and this many chapters to be a chartered state association.
125 members and 4 chapters
How many square feet per animal in feed lot?
125 to 250 sq ft
One bale of cotton can make how many pillow cases
1256
Texas ranks where in corn production in US
12th
what is the moisture content of harvesting corn
13 - 15 % moisture
how many refineries produce how many gallons of biodiesel
13, 428 million
number of acres of rice harvested
134,000
Average yield per acre of corn
135 bushel
average number of acres plant in rice in Texas
135, 000
wheat bran
14.5% of kernel weight, included in whole wheat flour, available separately, separated from white flour
State wide average yield per acre
140 bushels per acre
Cash receipts on hogs in Texas
143.9M
Physiological maturity (harvest)
145 - 160 days all kernels maximum dry weight and maturity
When obtaining the Chapter FFA Degree, a member must have effectively led a group discussion for how many minutes?
15 minutes
What percent of small family farms principal operators are female?
15%
what percent of grain sorghum crop is used for ethanol
15%
2012 US wheat sales
15.8 billion
In a 10 - 12 hour day, how many acres of corn can a Texas farmer plant?
150 - 300 (depends on equipment)
how many rows does an average ear of corn have
16 rows
worth of rice harvested in Texas
167million
Eggs can have how many pores on shells
17,000
Number of farrowed sows in Texas
178K
Order chartered for NC FFA.
18
At what age are cattle usually slaughtered?
18 to 20 months
When obtaining the Chapter FFA Degree, how many hours of systematic school instruction in agriculture education must one have?
180 hours
How much of the food dollar goes to farmers and ranchers?
19 cents
Texas Legislature Act mandated that, with the exception of schools with an academic population of more than 300, all schools in the state would be required to offer the elementary agriculture class.
1907
Teacher training in agriculture was mandated at designated Texas colleges
1909
Year that the Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act (both Smith and Hughes were GA Congressmen) established vocational agriculture courses.
1917
Year that Virginia Tech agricultural education teacher educators Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman and Edmund C Magill organized the Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes.
1925
Year that the FFV serves as the model for the Future Farmers of America.
1925
Year that the First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students assembled for a National Livestock Judging Contest at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show in Kansas City, MO.
1926
The New Farmers of Virginia holds its first state rally in this year.
1927
Year that H.O. Sargent and G.W. Owens write the first constitution and bylaws for the New Farmers of Virginia, an organization for African-Americans agriculture students.
1927
The first Future Farmers of Texas chapter was organized at winters in
1928
Year of the first sectional gathering of New Farmers America members is held.
1928
Year that Leslie Applegate from NY is elected as the first national FFA president.
1928
Year that the first National FFA Convention is held in Kansas City.
1928
Year the Future Farmers of America is established in Kansas City, MO.
1928
Year that NC FFA was chartered.
1929
Year that national blue and corn gold are adopted as the official colors.
1929
Year that the first National Chapter Contest is launched and sponsored by Farm Journal magazine.
1929
Year that the first Star Farmer of America is named.
1929
First National FFA president from North Carolina.
1929-1930: Wade Turner
Year that delegates restrict membership to boys only.
1930
Year that the first FFA Manual is published.
1930
Year that the first National Public Speaking event is held.
1930
Year that the first Official Dress uniform is adopted.
1930
Year that the official FFA Creed is adopted.
1930
When was Collegiate FFA formed?
1931
Year that a charter is granted to the Puerto Rico FFA Association.
1932
Official Dress has been worn with pride by millions of FFA members since:
1933
Year that a group of FFA officers and members make a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., where they were greeted on the White House lawn by FDR.
1933
Year that the blue corduroy jacket is adopted as Official Dress.
1933
Year that active FFA membership exceeds 100,000 members.
1935
Year that the NFA is founded as a national organization.
1935
First National NFA president.
1935-1936: David Simmons, Alabama
Texas FFA adopted language in its constitution that encourage the formation of alumni chapter
1936
First National NFA president from NC.
1936-1937: Elbert Pettiford
Year that during national convention, action is taken to establish a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington, D.C.
1937
Year that 28.5 acres of land is purchased for the first FFA-owned national headquarters and the land was part of George Washington's estate.
1939
Year that identical twins, Albert and Arthur Lacy of Hondo, Texas, become the only members ever to share the title of Star Farmer of America.
1939
Year that the "H.O. Sargent Trophy Award" is created to honor H.O. Sargent's commitment to helping NFA members achieve success and leadership in agriculture.
1939
The National FFA Foundation was created in:
1944
Year that 138,548 FFA members serve in the Armed Services in World War II.
1944
Year that the Future Farmers of America Foundation is formed.
1944
Year that the first National FFA Agriculture Proficiency Award is presented for Agricultural Mechanics.
1944
Year that the first National FFA Band performs at the national FFA convention.
1947
Year of the first FFA Week.
1948
Year of the record jump in membership from 238,269 to 260,300.
1948
Year that National FFA Supply Service begins operation.
1948
Year that so many members attended the National FFA Convention that a folding-cot hotel is set up in the basement of the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.
1948
Year that the first FFA Chorus and National FFA Talent program is held at national FFA convention.
1948
Year of the first International Exchange Program for FFA members begins with the Young Farmers Club of Great Britain.
1949
In what year did Congress recognize the importance of vocational agriculture and grant a federal charter to FFA?
1950
Year that President Harry S. Truman grants a Federal Charter, Public Law 740, to FFA.
1950
Year that the first issue of The National Future Farmer magazine is published.
1952
When was the Code of Ethics adopted?
1952 National FFA Convention
Which National NFA president resigned?
1952-1953: Oliver Hunter, TX
Year that President Dwight D. Eisenhower is the first president to speak at a national FFA convention.
1953
Year that the U.S. Post Office Department issues a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.
1953
Year that former President Harry S. Truman speaks during the national convention.
1957
Year that the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis presents NFA with a Certificate of Appreciation.
1958
Year that FFA holds its first National Leadership Conference for state officers in Washington, D.C.
1959
Year that the first National FFA Center is dedicated in Alexandria, VA.
1959
Who was the last National NFA president to come from NC?
1962-1963: Samuel Tate
Year that FFA sells its one-millionth FFA jacket.
1964
Year that New Farmers of America merges with the Future Farmers of America.
1965
Year that the first FFA National Agricultural Career Show is held at national FFA convention.
1966
Year that President Nixon attends national FFA convention.
1968
At the ___ Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth, with Sarpalius presiding, delegates approved an amendment to the state's constitution to admit girls to membership in Texas.
1969
Year of the first American Star in Agribusiness.
1969
Year that FFA opens membership to girls.
1969
Year that Washington Conference (now WLC) begins.
1969
Year that the delegate body of the national FFA convention establishes an alumni class of membership as part of the constitution.
1969
Year that the National FFA Alumni Association is established.
1971
first operation to put hog valves in humans was in
1971
Official Dress standards were created by the delegates at the national convention in this year:
1973
Year that the FFA Official Dress standards are created.
1973
Year that the first African-American is elected to a national FFA office.
1973
Year that president Gerald Ford is the guest speaker at national FFA convention and the speech is carried live to network television.
1974
Year that the Food For America program launches.
1975
Year that the first FFA Student Handbook is published.
1975
Year that Alaska becomes the last of the 50 states to obtain a national charter.
1976
Year that the first female is elected to a national FFA office.
1976
Year that president Jimmy Carter addresses the 51st National FFA Convention.
1978
Year of the first Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event.
1979
Year that the National FFA Foundation raises $1 million in one year for the first time.
1980
Year that the first female is elected as national FFA president.
1982
Year of the first national television satellite broadcast of the National FFA Convention.
1987
Year that George H.W. bush speaks at national convention.
1987 (VP to Reagan at time, he becomes president in 1988)
Year that seventh and eighth grade students are permitted to become FFA members.
1988
Year that the Agriscience Student Recognition Program is introduced.
1988
Year that the Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization.
1988
Year that The National Future Farmer magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons.
1989
Year that Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS) program is launched.
1990
Year that national convention delegates vote to raise the number of official voting delegates to 475 based on proportional representation.
1990
Year that chapters in the Virgin Islands and Guam, along with five chapters in Micronesia, are chartered.
1991
Year that the first African-American is elected to be national FFA president.
1994
When was the Code of Ethics revised?
1995 National FFA Convention
Year that the FFA announces its decision to move the National FFA Center from Alexandria, VA to Indianapolis, IN.
1996
Year that the FFA announces its decision to move the national FFA convention from Kansas City, MO to Louisville, KY.
1996
Year that the H.O. Sargent Award is reinstated, promoting diversity among chapters.
1996
Year that the official website for FFA, ff.org, debuts.
1996
Year that the first Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards are presented.
1997
In what year did Congress review and pass technical amendments that became known as Public Law 105-225?
1998
Year that national convention is held in Kansas City, MO for the last time.
1998
Year that the Agricultural Education National Headquarters is dedicated in Alexandria, VA.
1998
Year that the first Puerto Rican is elected to serve as a national officer.
1998
Year that National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, KY, for the the first time with 46,918 in attendance.
1999
Year that the first National Creed Speaking event is held.
1999
Texas ranks where in wind generation potential
1st
where does Texas rank in wind generation capacity and biodiesel production
1st
How many National FFA presidents have come from North Carolina? Who are they?
2 1929-1930: Wade Turner 1965-1966: Howard Williams
today's height of sorghum
2 - 4 feet, contain 2 or 3 dwarfing genes
The skirt for female members can have a slit no higher than this many inches above the knee, excluding the kick pleat.
2 inches
Texas corn farmers plant how many acres of corn each year
2 million acres
Total number of cattle/calves in top 5 counties
2,060,000
Develop proactive, external communication strategies which promote positive public perception of agricultural education and FFA and highly effective internal communications networks which reach students, teachers, volunteers, and other stakeholders and supporters.
2- Effective Communications
how many acres of Texas corn has been planted
2.3 Million
total number of Texas sorghum planted
2.3 million
How much of the food dollar goes to interest?
2.5 cents
wheat germ is what percent of kernel weight
2.5%
How much grain and water does it take to produce one lb of beef in the US?
2.6 lbs of grain and 435 gallons of water
how many acres of rice production in US
2.7
Before cotton gin it took how many hours to produce 1 kilogram of cotton
20 hours
In 2014, how many members did NC FFA have?
20,119
How many varieties of cheese produced in US and world
200, 1400
Year that delegates at the national FFA convention approve the Discovery FFA Degree for middle school students.
2000
Collegiate representatives met at the state FFA convention in Houston to initiate the process of developing a statewide organization.
2001
Year that the first American Star in Agricultural Placement is named.
2001
Year that the first American Star in Agriscience is named.
2001
Official Dress standards were revised by delegates at the national convention in this year:
2002
Year that Official Dress standards are revised.
2002
Year that the first female Star Farmer is named.
2002
Year that the first Puerto Rican is elected as national president.
2003
Year of the first live webcast of national FFA convention and premieres of ffa.org.
2004
The announcement that the Texas FFA Foundation Capital Campaign had met and surpassed its three-year goal to build a $15 million endowment.
2005
Year that National FFA launches Seeds of Hope.
2005
Year that the National FFA Foundation breaks the $10 million mark in raising money for FFA programs and services.
2005
Year that National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis, IN, for the first time, with 54,489 in attendance.
2006
Year that the National FFA Foundation receives the first $1 million contribution from the Ford Motor Company.
2006
Year that FFA New Horizons adds the online feature FFAnewhorizons.org.
2007
Year that membership breaks the half-million mark with 500,823 members in 7,358 chapters.
2007
Year that the FFA Merchandise Center opens its doors.
2007
Year that the board makes the decision to rotate the National FFA Convention between Louisville and Indianapolis, beginning with Louisville in 2013.
2008
Year that FFA celebrates 40 years of women in the organization.
2009
Year that Dr. Larry Case retires after 26 years as national FFA advisor.
2010
Year that FFA celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of NFA.
2010
Year that six college-age FFA members travel to Zambia for the FFA Global Outreach: Africa program.
2010
Year that Dr. Steve A. Brown is named national advisor.
2011
Year that FFA celebrates Native Americans in FFA, agriculture and agricultural education during the National FFA Convention.
2011
Year that the National FFA Alumni Association celebrates its 40th anniversary.
2011
Year that FFA celebrates Latinos/Hispanics in FFA, agriculture and agricultural education during the national convention and expo.
2012
Year that FFA members and supporters pack 1,005,048 meals during the national convention and expo's FFA Rally to Fight Hunger.
2012
Year that Patrick Gottsch donates $1 million on behalf of RFD-TV to the National FFA Organization.
2012
Year that the National FFA Foundation receives a record of more than $16.2 million in support of FFA.
2012
Year that FFA Today Radio Show airs on RURAL RADIO SiriusXM.
2013
Year that Ram Truck's "So God Made a Farmer" Super Bowl commercial exceeds 18 million views on YouTube and the company donates $1 million to FFA.
2013
Year that the first female national FFA executive secretary is named.
2013
Year that FFA members earn a record of 3,765 American FFA Degrees.
2014
Year that membership hits an all-time high with 610,240 members in 7,665 chapters.
2014
Year that the National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville has a record attendance of 64,409 members, teachers, supporters and guests.
2014
$489 billion
2014 Farm Bill amount to be spent on titles for the next 5 years
Horse has how many bones
205
US produces how much pork per year
21,077,595 lbs
60 pounds (1 bushel) produces how much servings of spaghetti
210
One bale of cotton can make how many boxer shorts
2104
Leadership conference available for middle school, ninth grade, and tenth grade students.
212
One bale of cotton can make how many jeans
215 jeans
usually how many corn plants per acre
22,000 to 25,000 plants
Texas FFA Alumni council is made up of ___ members who provide direction and leadership to the organization in harmony with the administrative oversight and board policies and directives.
23
How many bushels of corn do Texas Farmers produce each year
230 bushels of corn
hen requires how many hours to produce an egg
24 to 26 hours and starts over 30 minutes later
How many active cotton gins in Texas
245
One bale of cotton can make how many bed sheets
249
Number of National FFA Career Development Events.
25
When obtaining the State FFA Degree, a member should have participated in at least how many hours of community service?
25 hours
domestic horse life span
25 years
Texas produces what percent of US cotton crop
25%
what percent of US rice production is medium-grain rice
25%
number of eggs a hen can produce in a year
250 to 300
How many table eggs are produced?
254 eggs per person or 6.4 billion dozen per year
How many turkeys are produced in US?
256 million (7.1 billion lbs) or 16.7 lbs per person
In 2014, how many chapters did NC FFA have?
263
total number of bushels of corn produced in Texas
265 M bushels
average market hog weighs
265 lbs
How many cuts of beef meet government guidelines for lean?
29 cuts including tenderloin, sirloin and 95 % lean ground beef
How many footballs, etc can be made from one hide?
29 footballs or 12 basketballs or 18 soccer balls or 12 baseball gloves or 18 volleyballs or 144 baseballs
No more than this many medals should be worn on the FFA jacket at one time.
3
The US is the ______ top pork producing country in the world
3
includes occupations and careers in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing and/or marketing of agricultural commodities and services, including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products.
The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster:
$4.4 billion
The American Farm Bureau Federation estimated annual net farm income would have increased by :
Farm payments when crop prices or revenues decline for major crops, includes disaster programs, margin insurance for dairy, marketing quotas, minimum price guarantees, and import quotas for sugar
The Commodities title includes:
Programs that help farmers implement natural resource conservation on working lands like pasture and cropland, and land retirement/ easement programs
The Conservation title includes:
Agricultural education resources and teaching tools can be ordered through this catalog.
The Core
Farmers and ranchers direct government loans, sets eligibility rules and policies
The Credit title includes:
Premium subsidies to farmers and subsidies to the private crop insurance companies. Also provides funding to the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA)
The Crop Insurance title includes:
Renewable energy systems through grants, loan guarantees, and feedstock procurement initiatives
The Energy title includes:
Conservation funding, incentives, and programs
The Forestry title includes:
Together advocacy and outreach programs for beginning, socially disadvantaged, and veteran farmers and ranchers; agricultural labor safety and workforce development; and livestock health
The Miscellaneous title includes:
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
Provides nutrition programs for lower-income families, includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Nutrition title includes:
Piloted in 2016-17, a three-part series focused on more advanced levels of leadership through service.
The Officership Series
Funding for farming and food research, education, and extension programs
The Research, Extension, and Related Matters title includes:
grants and loans for infrastructure, economic development, broadband, and telecommunications
The Rural Development title includes:
Supports specialty crops, market promotion, plant and pest and disease prevention, and public research. Covers farmers market and local food programs
The Specialty Crops & Horticulture title includes:
Other provisions address issues related to the World Trade Organization obligations
The Trade title includes:
218
The U.S. spends ____ billion each year to grow, process, transport, and dispose food that is never eaten.
58
The average age of farmers has now risen above ___ years old.
The most recognizable symbol of the FFA:
The blue corduroy jacket
Where does national blue come from?
The blue field of our nation's flag
$20 trillion
The combined economic output of NAFTA is:
What is the correct terminology to use i asking that a motion be reconsidered?
The correct terminology to use in asking that a motion be reconsidered is: "I move to reconsider the vote on the motion that...........I voted on the prevailing side. (Note: There is no need to include the words "dot, dot, dot after the word "that, to, or on")
What is the correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair?
The correct terminology to use when appealing from the decision of the chair is: "Mr. /Madam President, I appeal from the decision of the chair."
What is the correct terminology to use when referring a motion to a committee?
The correct terminology to use when referring a motion to a committee is: "I move that we refer the motion that ... to a committee." OR "to a committee consisting of..." OR "to the standing committee on...." (Note: There is no need to include the words "dot, dot, dot" after the word "that," "of," or "on.")
This part of the emblem provides the foundation of the emblem because it has historically served as a foundation of American agriculture. It is a symbol of unity as well.
The cross section of the ear of corn
February 7th, 2014
The current Farm Bill was signed into law on
This part of the emblem is a national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.
The eagle
Amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include a full-time employee of a ranch or farm within the definition of "public service job" for the public service employee loan forgiveness program
The goal of the Young Farmer Success Act is to:
North American Free Trade Agreement
The largest multilateral trade agreement is:
Is the motion withdraw or modify a motion debatable and amendable?
The motion Withdraw or Modify a Motion is undebatable and unamendable.
Is the motion to adjourn debatable and amendable?
The motion to adjourn, when unqualified is undebatable and unamendable.
Is the motion to amend debatable and amendable?
The motion to amend is debatable when the motion to which it applies is debatable; only an amendment of the first rank is amendable.
Is the motion to lay on the table debatable and amendable?
The motion to lay on the table is undebatable and unamendable.
Does the motion to lay on the table require a second?
The motion to lay on the table requires a second.
Is the motion to reconsider debatable and amendable?
The motion to reconsider is debatable if the question to be reconsidered is debatable. The motion to reconsider is unamendable.
Which members are eligible to offer the motion to reconsider?
The motion to reconsider must be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side, unless the vote was by ballot.
Does the motion to reconsider require a second and a majority vote?
The motion to reconsider requires a second and a majority vote.
Is the motion to refer to a committee debatable and amendable?
The motion to refer is debatable and amendable.
Does the motion to refer to a committee require a second?
The motion to refer requires a second.
Is the motion to suspend debatable and amendable?
The motion to suspend is undebatable and unamendable.
Is the motion to take from the table debatable and amendable?
The motion to take from the table is undebatable and unamendable.
Does the motion to take from the table require a second?
The motion to take from the table requires a second.
20%
The number of New Farmers decreased by ___% from 2007 to 2012
3,050
The number of campuses across Texas that offer instruction in the AFNR Resources
20 %
The number of new farmers entering the agricultural industry has dropped by. ______%
1973
The nutrition title was included in ______
This part of the emblem is long recognized for its wisdom and symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.
The owl
SAE, Instruction, and FFA
The parts of the Three-Component model
This part of the emblem signifies labor and tillage of the soil as it is the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country's strength.
The plow
Is it proper for the president to call a member out of order?
The president is duty bound to enforce correct rules of procedure and should call members out of order when they are in error.
Is the previous question debatable and amendable?
The previous question is undebatable and unamendable.
What is the proper terminology to use in stating a main motion?
The proper terminology to use in stating a main motion is: "I move..."
What is the proper terminology to use in stating an amendment?
The proper terminology to use in stating an amendment is: "I move to amend the main motion by ..." OR "I move to amend the amendment by ..." (Note: There is no need to include the words "dot, dot, dot after the word "by"")
What is the purpose of a main motion?
The purpose of a main motion is to present an item of business for consideration and action by the chapter.
What is the purpose of a nomination?
The purpose of a nomination is to place the name of a candidate or candidates before the assembly to be vote on for a certain office or position.
What is the purpose of an amendment?
The purpose of an amendment is to modify the motion that is under consideration.
What is the purpose of an appeal?
The purpose of an appeal is to obtain a decision from the chapter to a question on which the presiding officer has made a decision.
What is the purpose of calling for a division of the assembly?
The purpose of calling for a division of the assembly is to determine the accuracy of a vote, especially when taken by voice or by show of hands.
What is the purpose of making a parliamentary inquiry?
The purpose of making a parliamentary inquiry is to permit a member to gain parliamentary information.
What is the purpose of referring a motion to a committee?
The purpose of referring a motion to a committee is to place the question temporarily in a committee.
What is the purpose of rising toa point of order?
The purpose of rising to a point of order is to enforce the rules or a mistake in procedure.
What is the purpose of suspending the standing rules?
The purpose of suspending the standing rules is to permit the chapter to do something that cannot be done without violating its standing rules.
What is the purpose of the motion "Withdraw or Modify a Motion?"
The purpose of the motion "Withdraw or Modify a Motion" is to permit the modification or withdrawal of a motion from consideration by the chapter.
What is the purpose of the motion to adjourn?
The purpose of the motion to adjourn is to terminate the meeting.
What is the purpose of the motion to lay on the table?
The purpose of the motion to lay on the table is to temporarily delay action on an item of business.
What is the purpose of the motion to reconsider?
The purpose of the motion to reconsider is to permit the reconsidering of a vote previously taken on a motion and to again reconsider the question.
What is the purpose of the motion to rescind?
The purpose of the motion to rescind is to cancel actio taken by the chapter.
What is the purpose of the motion to take from the table?
The purpose of the motion to take from the table is to again bring the question before the chapter for further consideration.
What is the purpose of the previous question?
The purpose of the previous question is to terminate discussion on the motion or motions before the chapter and to secure an immediate vote.
How is the reading of the minutes requested?
The reading of the minutes is usually requested by the president stating: "We will now have the minutes of the previous meeting."
The percentage of the total sate membership that may receive the State FFA Degree and other requirements may be established by:
The state FFA association
May the vote on a motion to close nominations be reconsidered?
The vote on a motion to close nominations cannot be reconsidered.
How do parliamentary rules differ in small committee meetings from those in regular chapter meetings?
These rules differ in the following ways: a. It is not necessary for one to rise and address the chair prior to presenting a motion or speaking. b. The chairperson does not rise to put the question or leave the chair to speak or present motions. c. It is not necessary for one to second motions.
If cattle need antibiotics and they are in a %100 certified organic beef here, what happens to them.
They are given the antibiotic and removed from the herd.
Most popular horse breed in racing
Thoroughbreds
keep food prices fair for farmers and consumers, ensure an adequate food supply, and protect the country's vital natural resources
Three original goals of the Farm Bill were:
Why did the Future Farmers of America change its name to the National FFA Organization?
To reflect the growing diversity in the industry of agriculture.
Mission of the National FFA Alumni Association.
To support and advocate for agricultural education and FFA through gifts of time, talent, and financial resources at the local, state, and national levels.
The emblem and the letters "FFA" are protected by:
Trademark registration in the U.S. Patent Office and by Public Law 105-225, 105th Congress
This officer should collect dues and special assessments.
Treasurer
This officer should prepare and submit the membership roster and dues to the National FFA Organization through the state FFA association office in cooperation with the secretary.
Treasurer
This officer should receive, record, and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts.
Treasurer
This officer should serve as chairperson of the finance committee.
Treasurer
Student Recognition and Scholarship Coordinator
Tricia Sullivan
Where was the NFA founded as a national organization?
Tuskegee, Alabama
This many gavel taps is used to call the meeting to order.
Two
What is the proper procedure for considering an order of business out of order after an order of business has been adopted?
Two different methods for considering business items out of order after an order of business has been adopted are: A. Suspend the rules with a two-thirds vote. B. Lay on the table each item of business until the desired item of business is reached.
The entire chapter banquet, including the meal and program, should not exceed this time allotment.
Two-and-a-half hours
Census of Agriculture (COA) was moved from the U.S Census Bureau (Part of US Department of Commerce) to what group and when?
USDA's Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on Aug. 6, 1996
the component of food loss that occurs when an edible item goes unconsumed, as in food discarded by retailer's due to color or appearance and plate waste by consumers.
USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) defines food waste as:
May a rule be suspended by unanimous (general) consent? If so, explain.
Unanimous (General) Consent may be used to suspend a rule. This may be done by the chair stating, "Shall we by Unanimous (General) Consent suspend the standing rule of this chapter that...?"
When a country imposes trade restrictions and no other country reciprocates.
Unilateral Trade Agreements
who is the second largest exporter of rice
United States
Headquarters and principal office of the National FFA Organization:
United States Dept. of Education in Washington, D.C.
established in 1961 to provide financial services to AFNR teachers and their families.
VATAT Credit Union
Texas's first Collegiate FFA State President
Vanessa Brossman - Sam Houston State University
This officer should assume all duties of the president if necessary.
Vice President
This officer should coordinate all committee work.
Vice President
This officer should develop the POA and serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the POA committees.
Vice President
This officer should work closely with the president and advisor to assess progress toward meeting chapter goals.
Vice President
Which officer coordinates the work of the chapter's committees?
Vice president
Theme for 2016-2017 212 Conference.
Virtues
Have you set a clear image of what the future should be?
Vision
Theme for 2016-2017 360 Conference.
Vision
Teacher Services, Continuing Education, Legal, Political Advocacy
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas
established in 1940 and chartered in 1951 to provide a voice for AFNR teachers in the educational policy- making process, recognition for educator achievements and professional services
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (VATAT)
What did WLC used to be called?
Washington Conference
Ultimate leadership experience for members of the National FFA Organization.
Washington Leadership Conference
Where is the National FFA Organization Headquarters located?
Washington, D.C.
What area of Texas usually doesn't grown corn?
West Texas
where is the largest cluster of wind farms located in Texas
West Texas - Taylor, Nolan, Scurry and Sterling counties
top 5 counties for rice production
Wharton, Colorado, Matagorda, Brazoria, Jefferson
When a committee report contains recommendations, what disposition should be made of the report?
When a committee report contains recommendations, a motion to accept the report should be offered. If the motion passes, the chapter assumes responsibility for the report.
What happens to a pending amendment if the main motion is tabled?
When a main motion is tabled, all amendments and other motions belonging to it are also tabled.
When a motion is referred to a committee, what happens to amendments that are pending to the main motion?
When a motion is referred to a committee, amendments that are pending to the main motion are also referred.
When a special committee files its final report, should a motion to discharge the committee be brought before the assembly?
When a special committee files its report the committee ceases to exist. A motion to discharge the committee is not required.
The first ever Debating contest was won by ___.
Willis FFA Chapter
First Future Farmers of America charter was issues in 1930
Winters
State event located at Texas Tech University
Wool
Has a National FFA president ever resigned from office?
Yes! Harold Gum (WV) (1942-1943) resigned his office to join the military, and VP Marvin Jagels (ID) replaced him as national president.
Group that convened in the summer of 1953
Young Farmers of Texas
initially founded as an alumni group in 1954, but evolved into an organization of young men and women who were engaged in the adult education faucet of local agriculture departments.
Young Farmers of Texas
1 in 7
___ in ___ Americans is food insecure.
17
______ Farm Bills have been enacted since the 1930s
2/3
______ of the nation's farmland will need a new owner in the next 25 years.
cotton harvested and baled is stored in
a module that holds 13 t0 15 bales of cotton
how many kernels of wheat in a bushel
about 1 million kernels
attributes of grain sorghum as food
absorbs and enhances flavors, environmentally friendly
Cooling
after packing eggs placed in cooler to 45 degrees
What affect size of eggs
age of hen, breed, nutrition and environment
Function of Vitamin A
aids bone and teeth development, maintenance of night vision and health skin
Function of calcium
aids in formation and maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth
Function of niacin
aids in normal growth, factor in conversion of food into energy and tissue and bone formation
function of folate
aids in red blood cell formation
function of potassium
aids in the correct functioning of nerves and muscles
5 COA is used to:
allocate local and national funds for farm programs.
USDA "natural" beef doesn't have
artificial flavoring, coloring, chemical preservatives or any other artificial or synthetic ingredients
where does sorghum produce seeds on the plant
at the top
Weanling cattle are usually __________ before put in a stocker cattle operation.
backgrounded
sorghum processing possibilities
baked goods, popped, malted, grits, Cousscous and chips
Therapeutic riding helps with
balance, joint mobility, coordination, muscle tone and posture
final form from cotton gin
bale that weighs 480 lbs
two example of environmentally sound dairy cattle practies
basic manure management , high tech systems that convert cow manure into electricity
wheat straw can be used as
bedding
Spotted description
black and white spots, drooped ears
Hampshire description
black with white belt erect ears
Berkshire description
black with white legs, snout, and tail. erect ears
Poland China description
black with white on legs, snout and tail, drooped ears
Number 4 Texas crop
broilers, 1.7 billion, 7.7%
goats prefer to eat
brush, tree leaves and rough browse plants
contestant in steer wrestling is know as
bulldogger
biomass energy is generated by
burning organic materials as a substitute for fossil fuels
How can beef check off dollars be used?
by law may be invested in programs to increase consumer demand for beef and create opportunities to enhance producer profitiability
where does most of the wheat in livestock feed come from
by product of flour milling industry
Advantage of sheep and goats
can utilize land that otherwise unsuitable for other types of agricultre
Number 1 Texas crop
cattle and calves, 10.5 Billion, 46.4%
Example of ruminants
cattle, buffalo, deer, elk, giraffes
white berry sorghum used for
cereal, food, snacking, brewing and baking
1 COA is used to:
change and promote farm and rural policies and programs that help agriculture producers
Chester White origin
chester County PA, mid 1800 - first called Chester County White
name for goat meat
chevon or cabrito depending on age at harvest
young male horse
colt
farmers use what to harvest sorghum
combines, seed are hard
What inventions helped make milk a healthful and commercially viable product?
commercial milk bottles, milking machines, tuberculin tests for cattle, pasteurization equipment, refrigerated milk tank cars and automatic bottling machines.
durum wheat
contains most protein and produces a course, golden amber product called semolina that is used to make premium pasta products
how long can cotton be grown without hurting the soil
continuously
What does marbling do
contributes to tenderness and taste
cottonseed oil used for
cooking and common component of foods
what is the ratio of corn to grain sorghum in the production of ethanol
corn and grain sorghum both produce the same amount of ethanol
which area produces most ethanol
corn belt/midwest
ethanol is produced from
corn or other crop or non crop material that is rich in sugar or starch and is usually blended with gasoline
what is dent corn
corn used for animal feed
Number 6 Texas crop
corn, 1.2 billion, 5.1 %
why is cotton the cheapest and most widely used textile fabric in the world
cotton gin increased production and lowered costs
Number 2 Texas crop
cotton, lint and seed, 2.2 billion, 9.8%
most valuable by product of cottonseed
cottonseed oil
soaps, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and textile finishes contain
cottonseed oil
Predators of sheep and goats include
coyotes, bobcats, dogs, other, eagles
grain sorghum is sold by the
cwt (hundred weight)
what is the majority of corn type grown in Texas
dent
Consumers dictate actions of beef production chain by?
determining what kinds of beef they will buy and at what price.
The Beef Act law doesn't permit>
dollars to be invested in production research that is not aimed at improving the end beef product.
characteristic of long-grain rice when cooked
dry and grains remain separate not sticky
When and why did dairy cattle arrive from Europe to US
early 1600s to supply families with milk and meat
when is rice harvested
early or mid July with combine
Cleaning
eggs washed to remove dirt and debris, sanitized to remove bacteria, light coating of mineral oil seals tiny pores which slows down aging and prevents bacteria from entering pores
describe the first t shirts
elbow and hip length undershirts issued to sailors in 1880. resembled a T when laid flat
wheat germ contains
embryo, is separated from white flour, included in whole wheat flour, available separately
function of Vitamin D
enhances calcium and phosphorus absorption (strong bones and teeth)
what is distillers grain
ethanol by product which is valuable feed for feedlot cattle and dairy cattle
why is biodiesel less common than ethanol
ethanol has more favorable set of federal mandates
wheat is being harvested world wide
every month of the year
Function of magnesium
factor in bone and teeth health, conversion of food into energy and tissue formation
Function of vitamin B6
factor in conversion of food into energy and tissue and bone formation
function of pantothenic acid
factor in conversion of food into energy and tissue and bone formation
Function of riboflavin
factor in conversion of food into energy and tissue formation
function of phosphorus
factor in formation and maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth
function of Selenium
factor in the correct functioning of the immune system due to its antioxidant effect
function of zinc
factor in tissue formation including bones and conversion of food into energy
Environmental practices on all dairy farms are regulated by
federal and state organizations
Cotton seed hulls are used for
feed, fertilizer, fuel and packing
FFA members who want to apply for a jacket can go to:
ffa.org/giveblue
young female horse
filly
How is wastewater recycled on dairy farm?
flush feed alleys, irrigate fields
What happens in the rumen?
food mixed with bacteria to break down into smaller pieces (fermentation)
3 COA is used to:
formulate market strategies, provide more efficient production and distribution systems and locate ag related enterprises
3 parts of wheat kernel
germ, endosperm, bran
water in rice field does what
gives rice nutrients and holds down weeds
benefit of sorghum as food
gluten free and antioxidant dense
sheep or goat which is independent and curious
goat
What does the Agricultural Marketing Service of USDA do?
grades carcasses by evaluating marbling and age of animal. Grading is voluntary
importance of grain sorghum
grain crop, forage, hay and silage
East Texas and South Texas corn
grain elevators where used for local livestock and poultry feeders
starch, sugar, and cellulose ethanol can only be produced by
grain sorghum
sheep and cattle prefer to eat
grass
wheat is member of
grass family
wheat can be dual purpose
grazed in fall and early spring and then harvested as grain crop
How can wheat be used as livestock feed
green forage can be grazed or used in hay or silage
dairy cattle feed and grain sorghum
ground or mixed into feed for dairy cattle
What preventative measures can a rancher take to protect his goats or sheep
guardian animals such as dogs, donkeys and lamas
Top 10 counties producing cotton
hale, Gaines, Lamb, Hockley, Floyd, Lubbock, Crosby, Terry, Parmer, Castro
US now exports how much of all the rice it grows
half
sheep tails
hang down
Function of protein
helps build and repair muscles and bones, role in creation of antibodies which fight infection
Laying houses
hens kept in large laying houses, light & temp controlled, safe from predators, in cages, fed balanced diet
physical requirements to grow rice
high average temperature during growing season, plenty of water, smooth land surface for flooding and drainage, hard subsoil to hold water
Eggs included in meat group of food pyramid because
highest quality protein after mother's milk
why is grain sorghum put into pet food
highly digestible carbohydrate
What qualifies sheep and goats as a ruminant
hooved, cud chewing, lack upper incisor teeth and have 4 compartment stomach
Turkeys and chickens are free of what
hormones and steroids
Cutting horse competition - what is judged
horse and rider
most common competitive riding activity
horse show competition - western, English and halter
when does kernel development begin
immediately after pollination is complete
where did pigs originated
in China around 4900 bc
Hog heart valves used
in humans to replace theirs
when is grain sorghum planted
in spring when soil is over 65 degrees
when manure is used as a soil treatment, what happens to water holding capacity?
increased by 20 % so reduced groundwater needs for crops
Pig pancreas gland important source of
insulin (don't think this is true but the book says so)
where is air held in a rice plant
internal air spaces which collects air and then passes it down to the roots
wild rice
is not a true rice but aquatic grass variety
when plant is mature what happens to the water
it is drained
because hog skin is so similar to humans
it is used treat massive burns on humans
can tell old a horse is by
its teeth
sheep meat from animal under 1 year old
lamb
Older hens lay
larger eggs
description of goat meat
leaner than other red meats, less tender low in fat and cholesterol
What percent of the population are farmers and ranchers?
less than 2%
yellow, red and bronze sorghum used for
livestock feed, pet food, industry and ethanol
use of sorghum field after harvesting
livestock graze utilizing stubble and dropped seed heads
cotton meal and hulls used for
livestock, poultry, fish feeds and fertilizer
Coastal Bend and Lower Valley corn goes to
local and port elevators
All feed corn in High Plains goes to
local feedyards
4 types of wool
long wool, fine wool, medium wool and carpet wool
type of grain preferred by most of US population
long-grain
which rice is grown almost exclusively in the South
long-grain
3 types of rice
long-grain, medium-grain, short-grain
Packing
machine places egg with small end down in cartons marked with grade of size
female horse
mare
What are off farm costs?
marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution, retailing
what wool breed is usually chosen for meat instead of wool
medium wool
How is manure converted into electricity?
methane digesters convert manure into methane rich biogas (renewable fuel) that generated electricity
why are algae biofuels attractive
micoralgae can thrive in brackish water and marginal land
Upper Gulf Coast corn is harvested when
mid July to August
another name for grain sorghum
milo
how does medium-grain rice cook
moist and sticky
What happens in the omasum and abomasum?
more digestion and more nutrients absorbed
how much does grain sorghum generate in the Texas economy
more than 1 Billion
how many countries and continents is rice grown on
more than 100 countries and all continents except Antartic
How much cotton production in US
more than 14 million acres or 22,000 square miles
The US have how many dairy cows and produces how many lbs or milk annually?
more than 9 million cows 171 billion pounds of milk
how many racing industry participants are there
more than 950,000
Grain fed beef
most widely produced and tends to be less expensive
Why did it become necessary to mass produce and improve the quality of milk?
movement of population from rural to urban
sheep meat from animal over 1 year old
mutton
What are growth promotants?
naturally occurring hormones like estrogen
where is the concentration of wheat grown
north and southern plains and northwestern states
harvested cotton crop products
oil, meal, hulls
After chewing her cud, it goes into what 2 compartments
omasum, abomasum
4 parts of a ruminant stomach
omasum, abomasum, reticulum, rumen
cellulose ethanol
one more step than ethanol has one more step converting cellulose rich plant materials into starches and sugars - corn stalks, cobs, lumber residue, etc
history of sorghum
one of oldest known grains originating in Africa and India
eggs age more in day at room temp than how long in refrigerator
one week
Hampshire origin
originated from "Old English Breed" which came from southern Scotland and northern England. Came to US 1825 to 1835
Tell me about Brown Swill breed of dairy cattle
originated from Switzerland and known for being hearty and rugged, superior feet and legs and very quiet behavior
Tell me about Holstein breed of dairy cattle
originated in Europe, highest milk production of all dairy breeds
Tell me about Ayshire breed of dairy cattle
originated in Scotland and known for strength and efficiency of milk production
Tell me about Guernsey breed of dairy cattle
originated in the English Channel and known to be hearty and adaptable and for yellow milk
how many breeds of pigs in the world
over 180
annual value of exported cotton
over 3 billion
How many sheep and lamb operations are there in the US
over 68,000
How many sheep and lamb operations are there in Texas
over 7000
More than 17000 years
people gathered seeds, rubbed off the husks and ate the kernels
6 COA is used to:
plan for geographic-specific operations during drought and outbreaks of diseases and pests
goat tails
point up
World's most widely eaten meat
pork
soft red winter wheat
produces flour that is desirable for baked goods that have a tender flaky or crisp texture like cakes, doughnuts, cookies and crackers
hard white and soft white wheat
produces flour used in cereals, cookies and cakes
hard red winter, hard red spring wheat
produces high grade flour
How does the beef check off increase demands for beef?
promotion research, new product development, and variety of other marketing tools
The Beef Act defines six program categories (Beef Check off)
promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications
Dairy farmers improve air quality by
proper manure storage practices and maintaining clean facilities
What are the 16 essential nutrients that milk contains?
protein, vitamins A, B12, B6, D,riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, pantothenic acid, folate, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, selenium
what does REAP do
provides grants and loan guarantees for purchasing, improving renewable energy systems and energy feasibility studies
What is the duty of the FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service)?
public health agency in USDA, ensuring compliance with slaughter regulations and that commercial supply of meat, poultry and egg products are safe and correctly labeled and packaged
what is medium-grain rice used for and how does it cook
puddings and dessert, moist and sticky
Where do nutrients go after they are absorbed?
put into milk
steer wrestling
quickest event in rodeo, world record 2.4
Beef cattle production system - feedlot
raises calves until they weigh 900 to 1.400 pounds and market to packers
Beef cattle production system - stocker
ranchers graze calves until they weigh as much as 900 lbs and are sold to feedlots
Beef cattle production system - cow-calf
ranchers produce cattle for the stocker market, feedlot or other breeding herds
cotton lint
raw fiber that is baled
What should beef producers do in response to consumer actions?
read and react example beef is much leaner today as a result of consumer wanting less fat.
most horses used for what purpose
recreational riding - almost 4 million horses
Function of Vitamin B12
red blood cell formation
Duroc Description
red drooped ears
what happens to cud
regurgitated and chewed again, food swallowed second time bypasses rumen where processed by acids and digestive enzymes in other compartments
Function of thiamine
releases energy from carbs and aids in normal growth
what does the cotton ginning process do
removes trash, dries, moisturizes and sorts the cotton
One use of sheep and goats besides meat and fiber
removing unwanted vegetation and brush
What are the categories of small family farms?
retirement, primary occupation off farm, primary occupation on farm
primary staple for more than 1/2 world's population with Asia and Africa being the largest consumer
rice
wheat is 3rd in total world production to
rice and corn
what is steer wresting
ride along steer going 30 miles an hour and jump off, stop steer, twist steer go ground with steer on side and all feet tied up
roughstock events are judged based on
rider and horse performance
when separated from a herd a cow is kept away by a cutting horse with what assistance of the rider
rider's leg pressure
in ruminant, after grass is swallowed where does it go and what happens there
rumen - broken down into cud by bacteria
REAP
rural energy for America program, part of energy title of 2014 Farm bill
once sold as whole kernel milled product, rice must be
screened to remove stones, loos chaff and stalks, dried by warm air and screened again
cottonseed meal is
second most valuable by product of cottonseed
2/3 of harvest cotton crop is made up of
seed
objective of cutting horse
separating cow from herd
how many wheat varieties produced in US
several hundred
sheep or goat which has a strong flock mentality
sheep
refrigerated rail road cars introduced when
shortly after Civil War
how soon after birth can a horse run
shortly after birth
rice grains form from
small green flowers
What form and where are growth promotants administered?
small pellet, under skin behind ear
Sorting
sorts eggs according to size
Cotton Belt
southern half of US
biodiesel is generally made from
soybean oil, canola oil, animal fat or waste vegetable oil
Male horse
stallion
how do horses sleep
standing up and lying down - spend 90% of time standing
2 COA is used to:
study historical trends, assess current conditions and plan for the future
industry use of grain sorghum
substitute for wood - made into wallboard biodegradeable material that does not conduct static electricity (useful for shipping electronic equipment)
How often is the Census of Agriculture (COA) taken?
taken every five years & is taken in years that end in 2 or 7.
At 75 days what happens with corn plant
tassels begin to shed pollen
Variety of beef choices but they all share what 3 values?
taste, nutrition and safety
pigs use water or mud to cool off because
they don't have sweat glands
timed rodeo events are judged based on
time and comparison to other riders
two types of rodeo competitions
timed and roughstock
what is team roping
timed event with a header and heeler. header ropes steer around horns or neck then heeler ropes both hind feet
Barrel racing
timed event, horse ridden in clover leaf pattern, knocked over barrel - 5 second penalty
what makes grain sorghum suitable for Texas
tolerance of heat and drought
Spot origin
traced to original Poland China developed late 1800s
most non renewable energy technologies are not cost competitive with traditional fossil fuels
true
how much does cooked rice swell
up to 3 times of original weight
skills a ranch horse should possess
versatile, perform variety of activities including herding, cutting roping and reining
what other enterprise goes with rice production
waterfowl and migratory birds
where are ideal locations for solar energy
west Texas but large farms in Austin and San Antonio
more food is made with what cereal grain than any other
wheat
what is grown in more land area worldwide
wheat
wheat seed
wheat kernel
Laying and collecting
when egg laid, rolls onto conveyor belt and carried into processing facility
Chester White description
white drooped ears
most popular breed for egg production
white leghorn
Yorkshire description
white, erect ears
grain sorghum silage
whole plant and cut at 25 to 30 percent moisture
how is almost all US rice marketed
whole-kernel milled product
wind generation vs solar energy
wind generation cheaper
Wind Energy Foundation says
wind is currently the fast growing source of electricity production globally
4 main sources of on farm non-renewable energy
wind, solar, biofuels, biomass
2 types of wheat planted in US
winter wheat, spring wheat
Goat meat is the most widely consumed meat in the
world and more goats milk consumed than cow's milk
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textile mills convert cotton lint into
yarn and cloth
