FFA ritual test
What were "Corn Clubs"?
An early club consisting of boys who would grow an acre of corn to demonstrate the best cultural practices using improved varieties.
Who was the first national proficiency winner from Kansas?
Armin Nelson, McPherson
Who was the first Kansas FFA advisor?
W.E. Grimes
When was the first national Extemporaneous Speaking contest held?
1975
When was the first FFA student Handbook Published?
1976
The Golden Anniversary (50th) of the FFA was in what year?
1979
What year did the National FFA Foundation raise 1 million dollars for the first time?
1980
In what year did the Kansas FFA Convention have its first state band performance?
1981
What year was the Kansas FFA Foundation organized?
1982
Former president Bush addressed the National FFA Convention in what year?
1987
What year was the PALS program launched?
1990
Who establishes the annual membership dues of a state FFA association?
A majority vote of delegates at the state FFA convention
Which chapter won the first state Parliamentary Procedure contest?
Arkansas City
According to the FFA website, the top corporate sponsors of the National FFA Foundation are ________________.
Bayer, CHS Foundation, John Deere, RFD TV, Tractor Supply Company, and Zoetis
What are the three items that chapters must submit their respective deadlines to remain in Good Standing?
Chapter Membership Roster, Program of Activities, Annual Report
The chapters who are not in Good Standing cannot participate in the following:
Chapters (teams and individuals) may not participate above the state level. Chapters may participate at district and state levels, but will not be able to receive state team awards.
Who is the largest importer of US agricultural products?
China
Which two countries together account for more than one-third of all US agricultural reports?
China and Canada
Who was better able to serve his country because of his sound financial practices?
George Washington
Who are the two founders of the New Farmers of America?
George Washington Owens and J.R. Thomas
Where were Senators Hoke Smith and Dudley Hughes from?
Georgia
What city did the National FFA Board of Directors announce would be the host of national convention from 2016 to 2024?
Indianapolis
What type of curricular activity is FFA?
Intra-curricular
Who was named the first American Star in Agribusiness and where was he from?
Kan Dunagan, Arizona
Who serves as the host of the Sate Career Development Events?
Kansas State University, College of Agriculture
Where is the Kansas' state convention held?
Manhattan
Who is the current Kansas Secretary of Agriculture?
Mike Beam
What is the Cargill Blue Jacket Program?
Provide a one-time grant to purchase an Official Dress Jacket for an FFA member who exhibits an extreme need or is enduring a special circumstance.
What granted the FFA a federal charter?
Public Law 740
In 2017, what county in Kansas produced the most bushels of grain sorghum?
Scott, (8.6 million bu)
How are FFA programs funded?
Sponsorships and Individual Donations
What are the top 5 Kansas exports?
Wheat, beef and veal, soybeans, feeds and forage, and corn
How much money has the National FFA Foundation raise since 1944?
more than $200 million
How many acres of pastureland are in Kansas?
more than 16 million
The agriculture sector in Kansas employs how many people through direct, indirect and induced effect careers?
more than 245,000
What is the mission of the Kansas FFA Foundation
"The Kansas FFA Foundation exists to enable Kansas Agriculture Education and FFA programs to empower future leaders and their passions. The Kansas FFA Foundation does this by developing and sustaining collaborative relationships resulting in financial support and service opportunities for the Kansas FFA and its members."
At the 1949 state convention, Kansas FFA dues increased from $0.10 to ____.
$0.20
What was the total cash receipts from nursery and greenhouse sales to retail and distribution businesses in 2014?
$13.8 billion
What is the breakdown of the dues that every FFA member in Kansas pays?
$15.00 National-$7.00 State-$7.00 District-$1.00
Nearly _________________ worth of scholarships is available to FFA members through the National FFA Organization?
$2 million
What is the maximum amount of a Local Program Support Grain?
$2,000
Since 1944, corporate sponsors and individuals provided more than ____________ in financial support to the National FFA Organization?
$200 million
Collectively, how much do members earn through their SAEs?
$4 billion
How much is the average annual per capita food expenditure in the US?
$4,576
What was the value of agricultural products exported internationally from Kansas in 2016?
$4542.9 million
In 2019, Kansas farms generated how many billion dollars of agricultural output?
$46.3 billion
Non-family corporation own what percent of farms in the United States?
1%
What are the requirements for a student to receive their State FFA Degree in Kansas?
1.) Must have held the Chapter FFA Degree preceding election to the State FFA Degree, have been an active member of the FFA for at least two years and have maintained and completed two consecutive calendar years of record books which would follow the recommendations set by the Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators (KAAE), and indicate participation in activities of the local chapter.2.) Have completed the equivalent or at least two years (360 hours) of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level, which includes a supervised agricultural experience program; if in high school, must be enrolled in an agriculture education course.3.) Receive instruction in and demonstrate proficiency in at least ten parliamentary procedure motions, documented and signed by the chapter advisor and submitted with the application.4.) Demonstrate leadership ability by giving at least a six minute oral presentation or speech on a topic relating to agriculture or the FFA, and serving as an officer and/or committee chairperson or a participating member of a major committee.5.) Have earned and productively invested at least $2,000 by his or her own efforts from a supervised agricultural experience program, or have worked (other than scheduled class time) as least 600 hours. The student may use a combination of both dollars and hours that equal the whole.6.) Demonstrate leadership ability as evidenced by their leadership and cooperation in student, chapter, and community activities, and meet academic outcomes with an average of a "C" or better as defined by local superintendent or principal.7.) Have participated in at least eight different kinds of activities above the chapter level, determined by a compiled checklist developed by each district and formulated by the state degree committee.8.) 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.
How many yards of corduroy are needed to make one FFA jacket?
1.6 yards
What amount was the first National FFA dues set at?
10 cents
U.S. consumers spend what percent of their disposable income on food each year?
10%
In 2018, Kansas produced what percentage of the nation's red meat?
10.90%
How many words are in the FFA motto?
12
What is the age range for FFA members?
12 through 21
The average farmer or rancher only receives about ________ cents of every retail dollar spent on food in the United States
16 cents
What percentage of the total USDA budget is allotted to agricultural programs?
16%
Today each farmer produces food and fiber for how many people in the U.S. and abroad?
165 people
How may states were represented at the first National FFA Convention?
18
In 2016, how many acres of land were planted with biotech varieties of crop?
180 million acres
In what year did John Deere begin manufacturing steel plows?
1837
What year was the Kansas State University Collegiate Chapter of FFA chartered?
1905
What was the first year that the American Royal Livestock Show invited vocational agriculture students to participate in national livestock judging in Kansas City, Missouri?
1926
When was the first national judging contest held?
1926
Where and in what year was the first national convention held?
1928 - Kansas City, Mo
In what year was the first Star Farmer of America named?
1929
When were the official FFA colors adopted?
1929
In what year was FFA membership restricted to boys only?
1930
In what year was the first Official FFA Manual copyrighted?
1930
The first national prepared public speaking contest occured when?
1930
When was the first Kansas FFA Public Speaking Contest?
1930
When were FFA Official Dress Standards adopted?
1930
When was Puerto Rico FFA Association granted a charter?
1932
When did active FFA membership exceed 100,000 for the first time?
1935
When was NFA organized and what was its purpose?
1935
What year did the National FFA Organization establish a National FFA Camp?
1937
The National FFA Foundation was established in what year?
1944
In what year was the state FFA convention not held?
1945
In what year was the National FFA Band organized?
1947
In what year did FFA participate in its first international exchange program with the Young Farmers Club of Great Britain?
1948
In what year was the first National FFA Week celebrated?
1948
In what year and with what country was the first Future Farmers of America International Exchange held?
1949, Great Britain
In what year was Public Law 740 passed by the 81st congress?
1950
When were FFA calendars first published?
1950
The National Future Farmer Magazine was first published in what year?
1952
In what year was a special FFA Commemorative stamp issued by the postal service?
1953
What year was president Dwight D. Eisenhower presented the Honorary American Degree?
1953
What year was the Silver Anniversary of the Kansas Association of FFA celebrated.
1953
When was the first state dairy products contest held?
1955
What year was the first National FFA Center dedicated?
1959
The first Kansas FFA Leadership Training Camp was held for 180 campers in what year?
1960
In what ear did the New Farmers of America merge with the FFA?
1965
In what year did Kansas FFA begin operating the Kiddie Barnyard at the Kansas State Fair?
1965
When was the first National FFA Career Show held?
1966
When was the first state sweetheart chosen?
1966
In what year were girls first admitted to the FFA?
1969
In 2017, how many bales of cotton were produced in Kansas?
197,000 bales
In what year was the Garlow Memorial Trophy first given to the top chapter in the state?
1974
What year was the Food for America program launched?
1975
What year did the delegates vote to change the official name from the Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization?
1988
When was FFA membership opened to seventh and eighth graders?
1988
The National Future Farmer magazine changed it's name to FFA New Horizons in what year?
1989
In what year was sthe national FFA center in Indianapolis?
1998
What was the last year convention was in Kansas City, Missouri?
1998
Kansas ranks where among other states in sorghum production?
1st
Kansas ranks where among other states in sorghum grain produced?
1st, 1.1 million tons
Kansas ranks where among other states in all wheat produced?
1st, 333.6 million bu
Since 1935, the number of U.S. farms has decreased to ___________ farms.
2.1 million
How many pounds of food are produced annually?
2.5 trillion pounds
How many FFA chapters did Kansas have in 2018-19?
205
How many people attended the 1942 National Convention?
217
What percentage of Ag teachers have five or fewer years of teaching experience?
23%
Approximately how many careers are there in agriculture globally?
235
Farmers have enrolled a total of ______ acres in the Conservation Reserve Program.
24 million
What percentage of all US agricultural products are exported yearly?
25%
How many competitive CDE & LDE's are held at the national level?
26
How many years did Dr. Larry Case serve as National FFA advisor?
26
How many FFA members served in World War II?
260,450
In 2017, how many acres of land were dedicated to crop land?
28.5 million acres
In 1880, what was the average price for corn in Kansas?
29 cents/bu
In 2018, how many pounds of milk did Kansas dairy cows produce?
3.496 billion pounds
How many pounds does a bushel of oats weigh?
32lbs
How many students gathered from 18 states in Kansas City, Missouri, to form the National Future Farmers of America organization?
33
The US is responsible for what percent of the world's corn production?
36%
How many US farms use solar panels to generate electricity?
36,331
Total US corn yield has increased more that what percentage since 1950?
360%
How many officers were on the first state officer team?
4
How many American Degrees were awarded to members in 2018?
4,255
How many delegates were present at the organizational meeting where the Future Farmers of Kansas was formed?
42
How many different proficiency awards are there currently?
45
The use of ethanol gasoline in 2016 reduced Greenhouse Gas emissions by how much?
45.5 million metric tons
How many paragraphs are in the FFA creed?
5 paragraphs
What percent of food is eaten at home and what percent is eaten at restaurants?
50% at home, 50% at restaurants
What percentage of US sorghum for grain is grown in Kansas
55%
How many pounds does a bushel or corn or sorghum or rye wheat weigh?
56lbs
How old is the average US farmer?
58
In 2017, there were how many farms in Kansas?
58,569
How many total farms are in Kansas?
59,600
How many "I believe"s are there in the FFA creed?
6
How many jackets do national officers receive for their year of service?
6
How many sentences are there in the FFA creed?
6
The National Prepared Public Speaking Contest requires a speech of ______ to ______ minutes in length?
6 to 8
How many pounds does a does a bushel of soybeans or wheat weigh?
60lbs
Where is the Agricultural Hall of Fame located at in Kansas?
630 N 126th St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Agriculture is the largest economic driver in Kansas, Valued at more than ______ billion, accounting for ______ percentage of the state's total economy.
65.7 billion, 42.3%
What is the amount of dues a collegiate FFA pays National FFA?
7
How many years was the National FFA Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri?
70
How many years of FFA did the Blue Jackets Gold Standards book represent?
75
What is the average size of a Kansas farm in 2017?
770 acres
Approximately what percentage of US farms market their foods locally, through direct-to-consumer or intermediated sales?
8%
How many total local chapters are there in the US, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands?
8,630
What percentage of Kansas farms are family-owned?
84.60%
What percentage of US farm receipts are derived from crops and the remaining ____________% are derived from livestock.
87% from crops, 13% from livestock
How many FFA members did Kansas have in 2016-17 on May 15th
9,206 members
What is the number of the state convention coming up?
92nd
In the United States, how many farms are operated by women?
969,672
What percentage of US farms are considered "family owned"?
99%
What are the first twelve Kansas chapters that were chartered?
Abilene, Alma, Beloit, Carbondale, Chanute, Garden City, Kingman, Mankato, Mound City, Parsons, Washington, Winfield
Which president signed into law an act that created the United States Department of Agriculture?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the last National New Farmers of America President?
Adolphus Pinson
Recognize the current Career Development Events.
Agricultural Communications Agricultural sales Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Agronomy Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Environmental and Natural Resources Farm Agribusiness Management Floriculture, Food Science and Technology Forestry Horse Evaluation Livestock Evaluation Marketing Plan Meats Evaluation and Technology Milk Quality and Products Nursery/Landscape Poultry Evaluation Veterinary Science
In order for a school to charter an FFA chapter, the school must offer classes in:
Agricultural Education
Recognize the current national Leadership Development Events
Agricultural Issues Conduct of Chapter Meetings, Creed Speaking Employment Skills Extemporaneous Public Speaking Parliamentary Procedure Prepared Public Speaking
According to the National FFA website, 92% of agricultural education programs across the nation offer a course in ______________.
Agriscience
What was the New Farmers of America founded?
Alabama
District Sentinel:
Alison Owens, Anderson County
How many chartered FFA associations are there in the National FFA Organization?
All 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands:52 total associations
During opening ceremonies, who states, "To practice brotherhood honor agricultural opportunities"?
All members
What is the last pledge made by an FFA member before the adjournment of a meeting?
Allegiance to the flag of the US
District Vice President:
Alyssa Sherron, Spring Hill
Where was the first national judging contest held?
American Royal, Kansas City, MO
Who is the Kansas FFA Foundation Executive Director?
Beth Gaines
Who was the last Kansas FFA member elected to a national office, they were from what chapter?
Bethany Bohnenblust, Labette County
What were the NFA colors?
Black and Gold
Who was the first American Farmer candidate from Kansas?
Boyd Waite
Who was the first national officer from Kansas?
Boyd Waite
Who was the first State FFA President and from what chapter?
Boyd Waite, Winfield
In 2017, what county in Kansas produced the most bushels of soybeans?
Brown, (6.2 million bu)
District President:
Bryleigh Isch, Burlington
Which state is the nation's leader in agriculture exports?
California
Which state utilizes the most on farm solar energy system using solar panels?
California
What program has been established through the help of Cargill for Kansas FFA members?
Cargill Blue Jacket Program
Who was named the first Star Farmer of America and what state was he from?
Carlton Palton, Arkansas
Who was the first female to ever run for a national office position?
Catherine MacAlister Malison, New Jersey
What are the top 5 agricultural products grown or raised in Kansas?
Cattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Sorghum, and Soybeans
In the FFA structure, what are the four components of the State FFA Association level?
Chapter Delegates, State Officers, State Advisor and State Leaders, State Department of Education
National FFA Alumni Local Engagement Program Grants can be used for?
Connect local businesses with local FFA chapters; Provide great resources for chapters to secure funding, mentorship and engagement opportunities; Help build strong communities by developing relationships between the local business, community and chapter.
Early on, these groups were sponsored at the state level and consisted of boys who would grow an acre of corn to demonstrate the best cultural practices using improved varieties. What were these groups called?
Corn Clubs
What company made the first contribution to the National FFA Foundation? What was the amount?
Country Gentlemen Magazine, $1,000
Name the first National FFA advisor?
DR. Charles Homer Lane
What chapter was presented the first National Chapter Award?
Danvill, Arkansas
Who was the first national NFA president?
David Simmons
District Treasurer:
Demi Hull, Toganoxie
Who worked to establish national judging contests for students in vocational agriculture?
Dr. Charles Homer Lane
Who wrote the FFA Creed? Where was he from?
E.M. Tiffany, Lyndon, KS
What is the Living to Serve platform?
Empowers every student in every classroom to make a positive impact in their community. FFA provides quality programs, resources, recognition and opportunities for our members to put their leadership into action through service engagement.
Which CDE does Kansas provide at the state level that isn't a nationally hosted CDE?
Entomology
Where can students find links and tools for managing your FFA experience including: managing your FFA profile, links to scholarship and grant opportunities, and other opportunities to participate in FFA?
FFA Student Toolbox
What company was an early FFA supporter and was instrumental in starting the National FFA Foundation?
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.
The Kansas FFA Alumni Association was the ______ state alumni affiliate in the United States?
First
Which USDA program is responsible for the largest part of the department's budget?
Food Assistance and Nutrition
Which type of SAE is designed primarily to help students become literate in agriculture and/or become aware of possible careers in the AFNR Career Cluster?
Foundational
What chapter in what state started the blue corduroy jacket?
Fredrick Town FFA, Ohio
District Secretarty:
Grayce Wilmurth, Prairie View
Who is the current chair of the Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees?
Greg Krissek, Kansas Corn Commission
What are the three area of the National Chapter Award?
Growing Leaders, Building communities, and Strengthening Agriculture
District Reporter:
Hailey Gillespie, Anderson County
Which National FFA President resigned his office to join the military during World War II?
Harold Gum
Who was one of the first high school agricultural educators?
Harry Oscar Sampson
In 2017, what county in Kansas had the most cattle and calves?
Haskell (400,000)
What act provided federal grants to states for agricultural experimentation?
Hatch Experiment Station Act
Which National FFA Executive Secretary signed the Kansas FFA charter?
Henry Groseclose
Which chapter hosted the first District Greenhand Conference in 1972?
Hill City
What two parts are included in each type of SAE program?
Improvement, Skill Development
Where will the National FFA Convention be held for this current year?
Indianapolis, Indiana
Supervised Agricultural Experiences help students develop __________ and __________ competencies.
Industry and Career-Based
Who was the first state sweetheart?
Ivy Sharp, Riley
Who suggested the name "Future Farmers of America"?
J.O. Hoge (1926)
Who was the first female National FFA President, from which state?
Jan Eberly, California
Which former president of the United States was a former FFA member?
Jimmy Carter
Who was the the first female to be elected to a national office?
Julie Smiley, Washington
Who painted the FFA mural located at the National FFA Center?
Karen Kleinschuster
Who wrote the FFA motto?
Layton S. Hawkins
What does LDE stand for?
Leadership Development Event
Who was the first National FFA President and what state was he from?
Leslie Applegate, New Jersey
What percentage of the US population is made up of farm and ranch families?
Less than 2%
What are the four areas of the Living to Serve platform?
Living to Serve Grants, National Days of Service, National FFA Convention and Expo, and Educational and Training Resources
National FFA Alumni Local Program Support Grants are presented to?
Local FFA Chapters?
What does LPS stand for?
Local Program Success
Which state has the most aquacultural farms?
Louisiana
Where was E.M. Tiffany born?
Lyndon, Kansas
What is an SAE program?
Made up of projects or interprises where you apply agricultural skills & knowledge taught in classroom
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is located in?
Manhattan, KS
The location of the animal health corridor is defined as setting between what two areas?
Manhattan, Kansas and Columbia, Missouri
Name the three national presidents from Kansas and their chapters?
Mark Mayfield, Labette CO., Ron Wineinger, Marion, Rick Malir, Wilson
Who was the first female state president and from what chapter?
Mary Wilson, Oberlin
When was the first "Future Farmers of Kansas" published?
May 1st 1929
By what date must have chapters completed the Annual Report for their FFA chapter to remain in Good Standing?
May 20th
Which state contest did Connie Story win in 1971, making her the first female to win a Kansas FFA judging contest?
Meats Evaluation & Technology
What company partnered with the National FFA Organization to create the Blue Room?
Microsoft
How many pizzas do Americans consume annually?
More than 3 billion
How many exhibitors and vendors are at the National Convention and Expo?
More than 400
Land grant universities are so named because the ________________ provided for the Federal Government to grant land to the states, which in turn sold the land, with proceeds going to finance colleges to provide higher education to farmers and other rural citizens.
Morrell Act of 1862
Who is the Kansas FFA State Advisor?
Mr. Kurt Dillon
Who is Kansas FFA Association Executive Secretary?
Ms. Mary Kane
In what movies has the FFA jacket appeared in?
Napoleon DynamiteParis, TexasCharlotte's Web
The first Future Farmers of America Club for boys in agriculture was formed in what states?
New Jersey
Who developed the dwarf wheat variety in the 1960's and received a Congressional Gold Medal for his work?
Norman Borlaug
In what month was FFA founded?
November
When is the payment of district, state & national dues due in the state FFA office?
October 15th
Where can students SAE's be conducted?
Off Campus and on Campus
What types of SAE programs are available to students?
Ownership, placement, experimental, exploratory, school based, service learning
Members of every chapter set up annually a plan of action for the coming year. What is this plan?
POA, plan of action
What does PALS stand for?
Partners in Active Learning Support
Who was named the first American Star Farmer from Kansas?
Paul Leck, Washington
In 2017, what county in Kansas produced the most alfalfa hay?
Pawnee, (59.600 tons)
What chapter was Jimmy Carter a member of?
Plains, Georgia
What officer seats all of the officers at the end of opening ceremonies?
President
Name the National FFA Officers and the state where they are from?
President- Luke O'Leary, California Secretary- Layni LeBlanc, Louisiana Central Region Vice President- Ridge Hughbanks, Oklahoma Eastern Region Vice President- Adrian Schunk, Michigan Western Region Vice President- Shea Booster, Oregon Southern Region Vice President- Jordan Stowe, Alabama
List all of the state officers and where their from.
President: Logan Elliott, Riverton Vice President: Abby Goins, Labette County Secretary: Elizabeth Wright, Blue Valley Treasurer: Lukas Sebesta, Ellsworth Reporter: J.W. Wells, Sedan Sentinel: Mason Prester, Wilson
What are the four classifications for a motion?
Privileged, Incidental, Subsidiary, Special
When public law 740 was revised in 1979, what became the new name?
Publication 105 - 225
During opening ceremonies, which officer states, "As the flag covers the United States of America"?
Reporter
In 1975, the state elected their first female officer, who was she? From what chapter?
Ronda Wilson, Arkansas City
What are the 3 components of the school based Agricultural Education Model?
SAE, FFA, classroom/laboratory
Working at the school farm would be considered which type of SAE?
School Based Enterprizes
George Stelter, a National Third Vice President from Abilene, proposed to change the word "Watch Dog" to ___ in the FFA manual while he was in office.
Sentinel
By what date must chapters submit their membership roster to the state FFA office via FFA.org to remain in good standing?
September 30th
Which Kansas FFA chapter hosted the state's first leadership school?
Shawnee Mission
Which species was the first mammal to be cloned and what was this mammal's name?
Sheep - "Dolly"
Who is the National FFA Executive Secretary?
Sherene R. Donaldson
In 2017, what county in Kansas produced the most bushels of corn?
Sherman, (20.1 million bu)
What is the greatest challenge facing FFA and Agricultural Education?
Shortage of Qualified Agricultural Teachers
What branch of forestry deals with the management and cultivation of forest trees?
Silviculture
An SAE provides the application of classroom learning in what kind of setting?
Stimulated or Real-World
In 2017, which county in Kansas produced the most bushels of wheat?
Sumner, (14.5 million bu)
Who can perform SAe visits?
Teacher Peers Alumni Administration Local Businesses Supporters
What is the name of the room at National Convention that showcases innovative technology and other resources for the classroom?
The Blue Room 365
What is the mission of the Kansas Department of Agriculture?
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is committed to a balanced approach of: • Serving Kansas farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and the consumers/customers they serve; • Providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy; and • Advocating for and promoting the agriculture industry, the state's largest industry, employer and economic contributor; while • Helping to ensure a safe food supply, protecting natural resources, promoting public health and safety, protecting animal health, and providing consumer protection to the best of our ability
What is the "We are FFA" Platform?
The National FFA Organization's platform to promote the appreciation of diversity through inclusiveness. We encourage members to celebrate diversity while becoming multiculturally aware through inclusive activities.
What was the name of first FFA magazine?
The National Future Farmer
Who is the Kansas FFA Alumni President?
Tim Zenger
Who is the employer of the national advisor and executive secretary?
US Dept. Education
Who was the first person from Kansas to receive the Honorary American Degree?
US Senator Arthur Capper (1930)
What are the four common methods of voting in a meeting?
Voice vote, Visual vote, Roll call, Ballot vote
Before 1943, what was the name for the present-day office of sentinel?
Watch Dog
What is the title of the FFA mural?
We the people
What chapter was first chartered under the Future Farmers of Virginia?
Weyers Cave
Who is the National FFA Treasurer?
William (Buddy) Deimier
What is the process for selection of the state FFA officers?
Written application, Multiple rounds of interviews, Prepared and extemporaneous speaking, Delegate vote
How many local FFA chapters are there in the National FFA Organization?
more than 8,600 (actual number on 10/1/19 - 8,612)
When was the National NFA week celebrated?
the week of April 5th - Booker T. Washington B-day
What was the purpose of the Smith-Hughes Act?
to provide funding
How many delegates can each chapter send to State FFA Convention?
two
What did the first official FFA uniform look like?
yellow tie, blue cap, blue/white pants, dark blue shirt
