FFA Knowledge

2010 District Test

The website for the National Council for Agricultural Education is:

www.ffa.orgwww.ncfae.orgwww.teamaged.orgwww.americanaged.com

• www.teamaged.org

According to the Official FFA Manual, there are __ primary types of SAE programs.

4678

• 4

In the early 1920’s, _______ formed a Future Farmers club for boys in agriculture classes.

MissouriVirginiaNorth CarolinaIllinois

• Virginia

Once the SAE program is off and running, the _____________ program allows students to take his or her SAE to the next level.

National Agri-Science Student of the YearStar AwardsNational FFA Proficiency AwardsFFA Degree

• National FFA Proficiency Awards

In 1928, National dues to the Future Farmers of America were set at ______ per member.

Five centsTen centsOne dollarFifty cents

• Ten cents

In 1998, Public Law 740 underwent technical revision and became:

Public Law 105-225Public Law 81-740Public Law 110-3200Another attempt by politicians to make themselves look good and get votes

• Public Law 105-225

In 1989, the FFA magazine changes its name to :

National Future FarmerFFA HorizonsFFA TodayFFA New Horizons

• FFA New Horizons

On June 1, _____ the Agricultural Education Nation Headquarters opened its doors in Alexandria, VA.

1989199819881999

• 1998

The FFA Motto is:

Learning to Do, Doing to Earn, Earning to Live, Living to ServeLearning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to ServeLearning to Earn, Earning to Live, Living to ServeNone of the above

• Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve

In sentence structure, a comma indicates a parse. How many commas are in the Pledge of Allegiance?

1234

• 3

Official Dress standards were created by delegates at the 1972 national convention and most recently revised by the delegates at the _____ National FFA Convention.

2000200120022003

• 2002

The FFA Code of Ethics states: Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being ________ in winning and _________ in defeat.

Modest, generousHumble, graciousModest, graciousHumble, generous

• Modest, generous

There are ____ types of FFA Membership.2345

• 4

To be eligible to receive the Greenhand FFA Degree, one requirement is that:

Members must have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural expense programMembers must have earned or productively invested at least $150Members must have earned or productively invested at least $1,000Members must have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience program

• Members must have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience program

To earn the State FFA Degree, members must have:

Been a member of a Leadership CommitteeGiven 15 minute speechParticipated in at least five different FFA activities above the chapter level.Earned or productively invested at least $7,500

• Participated in at least five different FFA activities above the chapter level.

In FFA Opening Ceremonies, the secretary is stationed by the:

Cross-section of the ear of cornThe ear of cornThe flagThe plow

• The ear of corn

The pin worn by Greenhands is made of:

GoldBronzeSilverIron

• Bronze

“By your enrollment in agricultural education, you have taken an important step toward becoming:

A useful citizen in our democracy”A successful member in our organization”An example for other members to follow”A future farmer in America”

• A useful citizen in our democracy”

In the Ceremony for Installing Officers, the officers are installed in the following order:

Sentinel, Reporter, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, PresidentPresident, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, SentinelPresident, Vice President, Reporter, Treasurer, Sentinel, SecretaryAlphabetically by last name of the officer

• President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel

There are ___ items identified as essentials of a successful chapter

12111015

• 10

The POA should include all of the following divisions except:

Economic DevelopmentStudent DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentChapter Development

• Economic Development

Which officer is responsible for preparing ad submitting the membership roster?

PresidentAdvisorSecretaryTreasurer

• Treasurer

Which officer should have a copy of the POA at all meetings?

PresidentAdvisorSecretaryTreasurer

• Secretary

Which officer should prepare and issue membership cards?

PresidentAdvisorSecretaryTreasurer

• Secretary

Parliamentary Procedure is designed to:

Protect the rights of the majorityLimit the amount of business that an organization can conduct at one timePromote efficient meetingsConfuse students

• Promote efficient meetings

A signal for all member to stand in unison is:

A series of sharp taps of the gavelThree taps of the gavelTwo taps of the gavelOne tap of the gavel

• Three taps of the gavel

The motion “Postpone Indefinitely” is a:

Privileged MotionSubsidiary MotionMain MotionIncidental Motion

• Subsidiary Motion

The motion “ Call for the Orders of the Day” is a:

Privileged motionSubsidiary motionMain motionIncidental motion

• Privileged motion

The motion “Point of Order” is a:

Privileged motionSubsidiary motionMain motionIncidental motion

• Incidental motion

______________ is the highlight of the year for many FFA chapters.

National FFA Week POA Development MeetingBarnwarmingChapter banquet

• Chapter banquet

Which National FFA Program is dedicated to supporting and developing young people committed to a career in production agriculture?

Washington Leadership ConferencesMade for ExcellenceGrow your SoupNew Century farmer

• New Century farmer

How many delegates represent their respective states at Nation FFA Convention?

Over 35,000Over 50,000475Two per state

• 475

How many Nation FFA Career Development Events are listed in the Official FFA Manual?

18202224

• 24

Each FFA chapter is eligible for a local cash award of $150 through the:

Agri-Entrepreneurship ProgramNational FFA Agriscience fairAgriscience Student Scholarship ProgramNational Chapter Award

• Agri-Entrepreneurship Program

Which award program is designed to award FFA chapters that actively implement the missions and strategies of the organization?

Agri-Entrepreneurship ProgramNational FFA Agriscience fairAgriscience Student Scholarship ProgramNational Chapter Award

• National Chapter Award

This program provides financial assistance to further a SAE based on financial need:

Proficiency awardsRisk management SAE contestSAE grantsModels of Innovation

• SAE grants

The national FFA Foundation awards a ____ cash prize to the State Star Farmer

$150$250$4,000$2,000

• $250

The National FFA Foundation Awards a ____ cash prize to the American Star in Ag Placement

$150$250$4,000$2,000

• $4,000

Which of the following is located at 6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana?

National FFA OrganizationNational FFA Headquarters Operations OfficeNational FFA CenterAll of the above

• National FFA Organization

Which article of the National FFA Constitution deals with Procedures for Determining Standing of State Associations and Chapters?

IVVVIVII

• IV

Which article of the Nation FFA Constitution deals with Degrees and Privileges of Active Membership?

IVVVIVII

• VI

According to the National FFA Constitution, a quorum shall exist when:

A majority of the official delegates registered at the nation convention are presentAt least 26 state associations are represented by official delegatesTwo-thirds of the registered delegates are presentBoth A and B

• Both A and B

According to the National FFA Bylaws, Missouri is in whichh region?WesternSouthernCentralEastern

• Central

How many National FFA Presidents have been from Missouri?

1234

• 2

President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first U.S. President to speak at the National Convention in:

1953195919611965

• 1953

Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 in:

1969196519441935

• 1935

In what year did Edward Drace of Missouri win the first national public speaking even?

1929193019311932

• 1930

The official website for FFA debut was in:

1995199619971998

• 1996

Which part of the FFA Emblem symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture?

EaglePlowRising sunOwl

• Owl

Which part of the FFA Emblem serves as a reminder of our freedom?

EaglePlowRising sunOwl

• Eagle

When was FFA started?

1926192719381928

• 1928

What are the three integral parts of a complete agriculture education program?

FFA, SAE, Classroom/LaboratoryPremier Leadership, Personal Growth, Career SuccessWLC, MFE, ALDStudent Development, Chapter Development, Community Development

• FFA, SAE, Classroom/Laboratory

The FFA Creed was revised at the _____ and _____ National FFA Conventions:

3rd and 38th

38th and 63rd 3rd and 63rd

6th and 38th

• 38th and 63rd

The National FFA Convention moved to ____________ in 1999.

Kansas City, MissouriIndianapolis, IndianaDes Moines, IowaLouisville, Kentucky

• Louisville, Kentucky

Items from the National FFA Blue Catalog, National FFA Gold Catalog, and The Core catalog can all be purchased online at:

www.ffa.orgwww.theCORE.comwww.ncfae.orgwww.ffaunlimited.org

• www.ffaunlimited.org

“You must never be ______, but never crushed; ________, but never drawn into anything base or dishonorable…”

Glowing with enthusiasm, ductileSmooth, flexibleMalleable, flexibleMalleable, ductile

• Malleable, ductile

Article 6, Section D of the National FFA Constitution outlines the standards for this degree:

Greenhand DegreeChapter DegreeState DegreeAmerican Degree

• Chapter Degree

“FFA members, why are we here?”

To take the district knowledge test and beat every other Greenhand in the state.

To practice brotherhood, honor our agricultural ancestors and history, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.

To develop premier leadership, personal growth, and career success

To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess

• To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess

Every member and chapter advisor needs to understand the functions and opportunities of FFA in order to _____________________.

Fully reap the benefitsGain premier leadership, personal growth and career successShow diversity in the organizationNone of the above

• Fully reap the benefits

Once finalized, what should be attractively duplicated and distributed to the members, school administrators, advisory committee and other involved in its development?

Chapter websiteChapter SAEChapter POAChapter roster

• Chapter POA

An FFA member may retain their status as an active member until __________ following the fourth national FFA convention after high school graduation.

November 1st

November 30th

December 1st

December 31st

• November 30th

The time and place of the national convention is determined by:

The National FFA OfficersA vote of the delegates to the national FFA conventionThe National FFA Board of DirectorsThe National FFA Chief Operating Officer

• The National FFA Board of Directors

The mission of Agricultural Education is:

Make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

Create a future in which all agriculture students will chart the course for their education.

Prepare students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources system.

Provide resources and support for FFA members and advisors across America

• Prepare students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources system.

National NFA week was celebrated during the week of April 5th, the birthday of:

Colin PowellGeorge Washington CarverH.O. Sargent Booker T. Washington

• Booker T. Washington

The most recent female to hold the office of National FFA President was:

Hilary Smith, GeorgiaHannah Crossen, OhioJackie Mundt, WisconsinKeli Evans, Nebraska

• Jackie Mundt, Wisconsin

The National FFA Code of Ethics was adopted by delegates at the _____ National Convention and was revised in 1995.

1944195219591965

• 1952

In what year did FFA announce its decision to relocate both National FFA Convention and the National FFA Center?

1969199619982008

• 1996

No more than 3 medals should be worn on the FFA Jacket. These should represent:

Highest degree earned, highest office held, and highest CDE ranking earnedHighest degree earned, highest office held, and most recent awardHighest degree earned, highest office held, and highest award earnedNone of the above are correct

• Highest degree earned, highest office held, and highest award earned

Main motions require a _____ vote to pass½ vote2/3 voteMajority voteQuorum consent vote

• Majority vote

The president should tap the gavel how many times to adjourn the meeting?

OneTwoThreeSeries of raps

• One

In the suggested order of business for FFA meetings, what should immediately follow minutes of the previous meeting?

Committee ReportsNew BusinessUnfinished BusinessOfficer Reports

• Officer Reports

In the suggested order of business for FFA meetings, what should immediately follow New Business?

CeremoniesOld BusinessClosing CeremoniesOfficer Reports

• Ceremonies

The highest degree of membership that an active FFA member can achieve is:

Honorary DegreeState DegreeAmerican DegreeHighest Degree is not listed

• American Degree

In the correct room arrangement for a meeting, the Sentinel should be stationed:

Behind the Vice PresidentBeside the advisorBeside the TreasurerAt the door

• At the door

Which of the following items is not part of the Official Chapter Equipment?

1 Official FFA Coffee Mug1 FFA Banner7 or more Official FFA Manual1 scrapbook

• 1 Official FFA Coffee Mug

Which of the following is not one of the six constitutional officers?Sentinel TreasurerHistorianPresident

• Historian

Annual membership dues of a state FFA association are determined by:

State FFA StaffA vote of the agriculture teachers in the stateA majority vote of the delegates present at the state FFA conventionA majority vote of the delegates present at the national FFA convention

• A majority vote of the delegates present at the state FFA convention

The Official FFA Colors are:

Blue and GoldNational Blue and Corn GoldRegal Blue and Maize GoldReflex Blue and Corn Gold

• National Blue and Corn Gold

Complete the phrase from the FFA Creed. “I believe…

In leadership from others and respect from myselfThis knowledge test is getting easierIn my own ability to work efficiently and think clearlyIn the future of farming with a faith born not of words but of deeds

• In my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly

The back of the FFA Jacket should have:

The name of the FFA memberThe year of offices held by the memberA small official emblemA large official emblem

• A large official emblem

What is the FFA Salute?

FFA MottoPledge of AllegianceFFA CreedFFA Mission Statement

• Pledge of Allegiance

Who wrote the FFA Creed?

Henry C. GrosecloseH.O. SargentE.M. TiffanyS.A. Brown

• E.M. Tiffany

A requirement to receive the Greenhand FFA Degree is:

The member must personally own or have access to Official Dress The member must have earned or productively invested at least $150 in their SAEThe member must have received the Discovery DegreeThe member must personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual

• The member must personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual

While a satisfactory scholastic record is required to earn all degrees of active membership, the requirements of only one of those degrees sets the standard that the member must have a scholastic record of “C” or better. Which degree requires this?

AmericanStateChapterDiscovery

• American

Where should the stars be on the flag when displayed vertically?

Top right cornerTop left cornerBoth A & B are correctNone of the above

• Top left corner