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FFA Questions

Where was the National FFA Convention held in 2016? – Indianapolis, Indiana

Where will the National FFA Convention be held in 2017? – Indianapolis, IN

Today, the national FFA headquarters are located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The very first center was located where? – Alexandria, Virginia

Where is the New York State FFA Convention be in 2017? – Morrisville, NY/SUNY Morrisville

From 1928-1998 the National Convention was held in this city and state? Kansas City, Missouri

What Public law allows the words "Future Farmers of America" to be used strictly by the National FFA Organization? Public Law 740

What is significant about Public Law 740 passed by US congress in 1950? Grants FFA a federal charter to be taught in public school by a certified agricultural teacher.

How many National FFA Officers are there? 6

Haw many FFA regions has the Nation been divided into? 4

What are the 4 types of FFA membership? Active, Collegiate, Honorary, Alumni

What are the names of the only two FFA Associations that are NOT states? Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

What is the symbol of the Secretary's station? Ear of Corn

What is the symbol of the President? Rising Sun

What is the symbol of the Vice President? Plow

What is the symbol of the Treasurer? Emblem (Bust) of Washington

What is the symbol of the Sentinel? Handshake of Friendship

Who besides an FFA member can wear the official jacket? Nobody

What is the FFA Motto? Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve

What is the second line of the FFA motto? Doing to Learn

What is the last line of the FFA motto? Living to Serve

Is the FFA intracurricular or extracurricular? Intracurricular

What is the official FFA Salute? Pledge of Allegiance

Haw many "I believe's" are in the Creed? 6

How many are in stanzas are in the Creed? 5

What two words does every paragraph of the FFA Creed begin with? I believe

What is the name for the chapter representative at the business session of state convention called? Delegate

What are the colors of the FFA? National Blue and Corn Gold

What do the national colors stand for? Corn Gold – Corn is grown in every state and National blue – the blue fields of our flag

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What are the 5 symbols on the FFA emblem? Cross section of corn, rising sun, plow, owl, and eagle

On the emblem, what does the cross-section of corn represent? Corn is grown is every state in the country

On the emblem, what does the rising sun symbolize? New day in the future of agriculture

On the emblem, what does the plow signify? Labor and tillage

On the emblem, what is the eagle a symbol of? American and freedom and opportunities

On the emblem, what does the owl represent? Knowledge and wisdom

What words are contained in the emblem? FFA and Agricultural Education

During opening ceremonies, which officer’s place is beneath the rising sun? president

What is the official dress for male? Black pants, official FFA jacket and tie, white collared button down dress shirt, black socks and shoes What color shoes must be worn for official dress? Black

Of what material is the official FFA jacket constructed? Corduroy

What is OD? Official Dress

Name 3 campsites found at Camp Oswegatchie. Rocks, Pioneer, Bullfrogs, Mills, Hemlocks, Deer Point, Electric Point, Beaver Point, Loons, Rivers…

How many and what types of medals can be worn on the FFA jacket? 3 – highest award, highest degree, highest office

Who is the current National FFA President? David Townsend- Delaware

How many medals are allowed to be worn on the FFA jacket? 3

Who is the current New York State FFA President? Camille Ledoux- Beaver River

What was the first state that formed the FFA? Virginia

In 1965 the FFA merged with what other young farmers group? New Farmers of America – NFA What does NFA stand for? New Farmers of America

Who is considered the father of FFA? Henry Groseclose

Who was the first National President and what state was he from? Leslie Applegate from New Jersey

The emblem on the back of the jacket now says Agricultural Education, what did it originally say? Vocational Agriculture

Who wrote the FFA Creed? Erwin Milton (EM) Tiffany

At what convention was the Creed adopted? 3rd National Convention – 1930

What TV station broadcasts FFALive? RFD TV (Rural Farm Development)

When was the Creed revised? 38th and 63rd

Name two Presidents who have addressed the National FFA Convention? Eisenhower, Ford, Bush Sr, Carter

What United States President was an FFA member? Jimmy Carter

How many past National Presidents have come from New York? 1 – Gary Swan

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How many sub-states are there in the FFA for NY State? – 3 (Eastern, Western and Central) What is the first degree you can get in FFA? – Discovery

What degree are junior high FFA members eligible for? – Discovery

Who is the current National FFA Advisor? – Dr. Steve Brown

How many FFA districts does New York have? – 10

What is the name of the New York FFA Camp and where is it located? – Camp Oswegatchie in Croghan, NY

What does SAE stand for? Supervised Agricultural Experience

What does MFE stand for? Made for Excellence

What does CDE stand for? Career Development Event

What does POA stand for? Program of Activities

What is the first degree of FFA membership? Discovery

What are the FFA degrees you can get in order? Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State (Empire), American What city is the home of the National FFA Center? Indianapolis, Indiana

What is the New York State Degree also known as? Empire

What is the highest degree that can be earned as an active FFA member? American

What National FFA “Region” is New York Located in? Eastern

What are the three major divisions of the FFA Program of Activities? Community Development, Chapter Development, and Student Development

What are the three divisions on the National Chapter applications? Community Development, Chapter Development, and Student Development

In what year was the National FFA organization established? 1928

How many states were represented at the 1st national convention? 18

What state did FFA originate from? Virginia

What year did New York join the national FFA Organization? 1929

What year were the official FFA colors adopted? 1929

When did the national convention adopt the official dress code? 1933

What year were girls allowed to join FFA? 1969

During what year did the national FFA alumni association form? 1971

In what year did the FFA change its name from the Future Farmers of America? 1988

New York was the ____ state to join the FFA? 24th

Name two offices that are not always recognized by an FFA chapter? Chaplain and Historian List three examples of CDEs? Parli Pro, Ag Sales, Ag Comm, Ag Issues, Maple, Quiz Bowl, Ag Mechanics… Name 5 CDE competitions held at New York State Convention but not at the District or Sub-State level? Maple, Aquaculture, Small Animal Care, Quiz Bowl, Food Science, Floriculture, Ag Mechanics….

What is the name of the FFA magazine? FFA New Horizons

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What was the original name of FFA New Horizons magazine? The National Future Farmer What year was the name of the FFA magazine changed? 1989

What two flags are needed for an official FFA meeting? FFA Flag and US flag

What did FFA originally stand for? Future Farmers of America

What is FFA’s official name? National FFA Organization

What are the three core areas of agricultural education? FFA Classroom learning, and SAE

What does WLC stand for? Washington Leadership Conference

What is the 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.

Besides the New York State FFA Convention, what two other locations host New York State Level CDEs? State Fair and Empire Farm Days

What is the National FFA Organization website address? www.ffa.org

What is the New York State FFA website address? www.nysffa.org

What are the three main kinds of motions in parliamentary procedure? Privileged, subsidiary, incidental

What state has the most FFA members? Texas

In New York State we have six line officers. What are these offices and who holds them? President – Camille Ledoux, President; Seth Browe, Vice President; Katherine Killenbeck, Secretary; Jacob Ax, Treasurer; Taylor McNamara, Reporter; Matthew Currie, Sentinel

If you were working with carnations and daisies, what Career Development Event would you most likely be competing in? Floriculture

The mission of the FFA state that FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential in what three ways? Premier leadership, personal growth, career success

The Smith-Hughes Act provides funds for 4 areas, including? Agricultural education, industrial arts education, family and consumer science, business education

What are the 4 components of the front of the FFA jacket? Emblem, name, highest office/honor and year highest office/honor

What are 4 FFA leadership conference acronyms? 212 (MFE), 360 (ALD), WLC, EDGE

What are the 4 categories of the agriscience fair? Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Zoology, Botany and Engineering Who was the President of the US when FFA started? Calvin Coolidge was President in 1928 and Herbert Hoover was elected and became President in 1929 Who is the author of Smith-Hughes Act? Hoke Smith and Dudley Hughes

Until what age can an FFA member retain FFA membership? 23

What are 4 national ag ed organizations for student membership? FFA, PAS, Collegiate FFA, and MANNERS

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General Agriculture Knowledge Questions

What are the 4 types of SAE? Placement, Research, Exploratory, Entrepreneurship

What is the New York Land Grant Institution? Cornell University

Who is the current Commissioner of Agriculture in New York? Richard Ball

Who is the current United States Secretary of Agriculture? Sonny Perdue

Where is the New York State Fair located? Syracuse, New York – State Fair Grounds

Where is the New York State Farm Show held each year? Syracuse, New York – State Fair Grounds

What is the commonly referred to name for the Eastern States Exposition which takes place each September and where is it located? Big E in East, Springfield, Mass

About how many glasses of milk does a single cow produce each day? About 90

What is the number one industry in New York? Agriculture

What is New York’s leading agricultural product? Dairy

Where does New York rank nationally in dairy production? 3rd behind California and Wisconsin

Where does New York rank nationally in the production of Maple Syrup? Second

What is one of the two leading Fruit crops in New York? Apples and grapes

New York is ranked first in the Nation in the production of this fall gourd? Pumpkins

According to the New York State Department of Ag & Markets website, where does New York rank nationally in apple production? Second

Identify 3 breeds of dairy cattle? Holstein, Jersey, Guernsey, Brown Swiss…

What type of animal produces mutton? Sheep

What type of tree does maple syrup come from? Sugar maple

Identify one type of alternative agriculture: Llama production

What is produced in aquaculture? Fish

What is the number one crop grown hydroponically? Tomatoes

Do deer have antlers or horns? Antlers

What does polled mean when referring to beef cattle? born without horns/naturally hornless

Traditionally, how many times per day is a dairy cow milked? Twice

What is the state mammal of New York? Beaver

What is the state bird of New York? Eastern bluebird

What is the state tree of New York? Sugar Maple

What is the state fruit of New York? Apple

What significant agricultural waterway is shown on the State flag? Hudson River

What is the name of a male goat? Buck

What is the state insect of New York and how is that insect important in agriculture? The 9-spotted lady bug that eats the harmful aphids off plants

What is the Capital of New York? Albany

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What county is the number one milk/dairy producing county in New York State? Wyoming

What is organic farming? Form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost, and biological pest control.

Name 3 schools in NYS that are 2 year Agricultural and Technical Colleges? SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Canton, SUNY Alfred, SUNY Delhi, SUNY Oswego

What is the downstate region near long Island Known for agriculturally? Grape production

In animal nutrition, what do the letters TMR stand for? Total Mixed Ration

If a farmer gives a cow a magnet to swallow, where does the magnet go? Reticulum

What stomach on a fistulated cow has a “window” inserted into it? Rumen

What is the number one producing dairy breed in New York? Holstein

How many gallons of water does a cow drink everyday, on average? 40

How many teeth does a bovine dairy cow have on the top row of its mouth? 12

What is it called when a female dairy cow gives birth to two babies of the opposite gender? Free-martinism

What is it called when a calf is born with out horns? Polled

What is the first milk a mare gives after birth that establishes passive immunity in foals? Colostrum

How long is estrus in a female dairy cow? 21 days

What is an endangered species? Species limited in number

What does USDA stand for? United States Department of Agriculture

What is the difference between a heifer and a cow? Heifer has not had a calf and a cow has It is said that “Agriculture is more than cows, sows, and plows.” What is a sow? Female pig that has given birth Name one crop that is grown in every state in the United States? Corn

What breed of cow is most common in the United States? Holstein

What is the scientific name for mad cow disease? Bovine Spongiform Encephilopathy

How many pounds does a gallon of milk weigh? 8.6 pounds

How many pounds are in a hundredweight of milk? 100 pounds

What family do horses belong to? Equine

How long is a mare pregnant for? 335-345 days

Which breed of cow has the highest amount of butterfat in their milk? Jersey

How many kernels are there on the average ear of corn? 600

By what unit do we measure the size of a horse? Hands

What 2 processes does milk have to go through before being sold in stores? Pasteurizing and Homogenizing

How many teats do cows have? 4

What is an extra teat on a cow called? Supernumary Teat

What do the comb & wattles on chicken regulate? Temperature

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What are the 4 stomachs in ruminant? Abomasum, Omasum, Rumen, Reticulum

Bt stands for? Bassilus Thuringenisis

What is the smallest soil particle? Clay

What are the Top 4 quality grades of meat? Prime, Choice, Select, Standard

One bushel of number one yellow corn weighs how many pounds? 56 pounds

What feed additive is introduced at harvest in order to stimulate fermentation, reduce dry matter loss, reduce ensiling temperature, boost digestibility, among other purposes? Silage bacterial inoculants

What prolific plant is now being researched as a tool in removing nitrogen and phosphorus from manure? Algae

How much money does New York’s economy generate annually? $5.4 billion

What does NDF stand for? Neutral Detergent Fiber

What does ADF stand for? Acid detergent fiber

What vitamin is used to prevent white muscle disease? Vitamin E

How many pounds are in a bushel of soybeans? 60 pounds

What is another word for belching? Eructation

What are two energy nutrients? Carbohydrates and Fats

What does IBR stand for? Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitus

When is the best time to treat subclinical mastitis? During the dry period

In herd health, what disease do the initials BLV stand for? Bovine Leukosis Virus

What is the material used in a footbath for cows with foot rot problems? Copper Sulfate

In 2003, the first person with a native language other than English was elected national FFA president? Who was it? Javier Moreno

Henry Groseclose drew inspiration for the FFA emblem from an agricultural organization in which country? Denmark

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Today’s FFA emblem features a symbol not part of the original emblem. Which symbol was not on the original? Eagle

The First National FFA Convention brought delegates from 18 states. How many boys attended the convention? 33

In its 50th year, FFA was active in how many local high school chapters? 8,072 chapters

In what year did President Richard Nixon attend National FFA Convention? 1968

Before the blue corduroy jacket, what was the official FFA uniform? Dark blue shirt, blue or white trousers, blue cap, and yellow tie

In what year was the first Star Farmer, Karlene Lindow from Wisconsin, named? 2002

What was the name of the Kansas City, MO., hotel where FFA was formed? Baltimore Hotel

Which state brought the first FFA band to the national FFA convention in 1932? Texas

What are the three components of an agricultural education program? Classroom/lab, SAE, FFA

What are four types of SAE programs? A. Entrepreneurship, Placement, Agriscience Research, Agricultural service learning, Exploratory, Improvement, Supplemental, and Directed School laboratory

In what year were the official dress standards revised? 2002

In what year did national FFA membership break the half million mark? 2007

In what year did the FFA Discovery Degree become available for members? 2000

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Names three fat soluble vitamins. Vitamins A, D, E, and K

In the ruminant digestive system, what is the name of the first section of the small intestine that is connected the abomasum? Duodenum

What term is often used to indicate the energy value of a feedstuff? TDN or NEL

What is the name of the condition that can exist in a cow after calving when an excessive amount of lymph fluid accumulates between the skin and the secretory tissue of the udder? Udder edema

What is the term used to describe the appearance and performance characteristics that an animal shows or demonstrates? Phenotype

Metritis is an infection of what? The Uterus

What is a true fat molecule that contains glycerol and three fatty acids? Triglyceride

What are two examples of Ionophores? Rumensin and Bovatec

What is the function of the epithelium? Contractile tissue that forces milk out of the alveoli

What is the unit of measurement of energy in feet? Calorie

What yellowish brown pasty fecal material in newborns is released after stress or lack of oxygen during birth and can cause straining? Meconium

What percent of corn is used as livestock feed? 80%

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What is the common name for Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis? Johnes Disease

What is the fast food chain that uses the most milk? McDonalds

What is the name of the feed component found in plant cell walls that is not digestible by the cow? Lignin

Which state has the most FFA chapters? Texas

Which state has the most FFA members? Texas

Where is the FFA Hall of Fame located? Roseville, Minnesota

What was the act to merge the NFA with FFA? The Civil Rights Act of 1964

What paragraph of the FFA Creed describes the empowerment FFA members have to make a positive impact in their local agriculturally industry? 5

What was the purpose of the 2003 “only blue will do” campaign? To restore the jacket to the original FFA colors

What division of the Program of Activities (POA) encourages students to work together? Chapter development

How many yards of blue corduroy does it to make the 66,000 FFA jackets that are sold each year? 99,000 yards

Who invented the tractor? Benjamin Holt

Bovine Somatotropin (BST) has been long known for what? Increased Milk production in cows

What is Production Agriculture? Farming and Ranching

What is the FFA motto? Learning to do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve

What is a chemical used to control pests? Pesticide

What year did the New Farmers of America merge with the Future Farmers of America? 1965

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Who was the first National FFA president? Leslie Applegate from New Jersey

Where was the first National FFA congress held? Kansas City, Mo.

What year was the first Nation FFA convention? 1928

Who was the First President to speak at a National FFA convention? Dwight D. Eisenhower

What year did the National FFA band first perform? 1947

Who was the first African American National FFA president? Fred McClure

Who was the First female elected to a national Office Julie Smiley

What year did the national FFA website make its debut? 1996

What is America’s leading export? Agriculture

What is the most dominate fiber produced in the U.S.? Cotton

What percent of America’s workforce is employed by the agriculture industry? 20%

What percent of Agricultural land provides a habitat for the nation’s wildlife? 75%

How many people can one farmer feed? 155

Who invented the Cotton Gin? Eli Whitney

Who invented the reaper? Cyrus McCormick

What is a breed? A group of animals with a common ancestry and similar characteristics

What year was the first Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards Presented? 1997

Where was the first national FFA center located? Alexandria, VA.

When was the first time the FFA raised over $1 million dollars in one year? 1980

What is the difference between a Placement and Entrepreneurship SAE?

a. Placement-Employed b. Entrepreneurship-own a business; The Official Student Handbook

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How many yards of corduroy does it take to make one FFA jacket?

1.5 Yards

What was the official FFA uniform before the Blue Corduroy jacket? Dark Blue shirt Blue or white Trousers blue cap and yellow tie

Name two movies that the Official FFA jacket has appeared in? Napoleon Dynamite and Charlotte’s web

How many FFA jackets are sold each year? More than 66,000

How many people are employed in Agriculture? 22 Million

Scientists, engineers and related specialists make up how many of the agricultural jobs in America? 1/3

Name five Nationally recognized FFA conferences. EDGE, MFE, ALD, WLC, New Century Farmer, RISK management

What percentage of agricultural education programs offer agricultural mechanics? 59%

What percent of Agricultural education programs offer environment-related courses? 24%

What percentage of agricultural education programs offer Horticulture? 49%

What percent of FFA members live in rural farm areas? 27%

In 2005 what where the total SAE earnings? Over $90 million

Which FFA officer is tasked with greeting guests and caring for all FFA meeting equipment?

Answer – Sentinel

True or False: An effective chapter Program Of Activities (POA) ensures that the activities of the chapter meet the needs of its members.

Answer – True

What is the name of the agricultural education and FFA show launched on RFD-TV in 2003?

Answer – FFA Today!

What is the state mammal of New York? Beaver

Which paragraph of the FFA Creed describes FFA members’ beliefs in the power of hard work, fairness, and honest living?

Answer – Fourth

Name two of the four founding fathers of FFA. Answer – Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman, Edmund C.

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Magill

Name two of the three divisions of a Chapter Program of Activities. Answer – Student development, chapter development, community development

The FFA colors were chosen in honor of what two items? Answer – The U.S flag and ripened corn

The official salute of the FFA is what? Answer – The Pledge of Allegiance

What was the name of the first major anniversary celebrated at the National FFA Convention?

Answer – Silver

What does the cross section of corn in the FFA emblem represent? Answer – Unity

What is the top meat goat breed? Boer Goat

What is the most expensive cut of beef? Loin

On average how much waste does a dairy cow produce a day? 120 pounds on average

Name two milk cooperatives in New York State? Byrne Dairy and Upstate-Niagara

When referring to tractors what does SMV stand for? Slow moving vehicle

Name 5 maple products? Syrup, candy, Cotton Candy, Cream, and Butter

What do male chickens use to fight with? Their spurs

In chapter meeting where in the room is the president stationed? In the front of the room directly in the center

What is the gestation period of a pig? 3 months 3 weeks 3 days

What does AI stand for when referring to agriculture? Artificial Insemination

Name 3 sheep breeds. Hampshire, Suffolk, Coridale

What is the most common pig breed in New York State? Yorkshire

What year did officers, members, and advisors recognize the need for a Code of Ethics which could be used by members as they conducted the affairs of the organization? 1952

What American president received the Honorary American Farmer Degree after addressing the national FFA convention in 1953? Dwight D. Eisenhower

What State Started the first vocational agriculture club for farm boys? Virginia

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Leadership, defined by John Maxwell, is? Influence

Who was named the first Star Farmer of America in 1929? Carlton Patton, Arkansas

On what date was the first National FFA Convention Held? November 20, 1928

Who was the first National FFA Advisor? C.H. Lane

In the mid-1920’s, four men sat around a table in the Department of Agriculture Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute discussing an organization for students of vocational agriculture. Three of these men were Walter S. Newman, H.W. Sanders, and H.C. Groseclose. Who was the fourth?? E.C. Magill

On February 23, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act that provided funds for a nationwide program of vocational education in agriculture. What was the name of this act? Smith-Hughes

What was the original name of the FFA Student magazine? The National Future Farmer

In 1950 the National FFA Organization was granted a federal charter by President Harry S. Truman. Why was this important to a student organization like FFA? Made FFA Intra-Curricular and federal funds were made available

The first National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students came together for what type of event at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show in Kansas City, MO, in 1926? Livestock judging contest

Who is credited with suggesting the official FFA motto? C. H. Lane

Edward Drace of Keytesville MO was the winner of the first National FFA Public Speaking Contest. What year did he win this award? 1930

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Today’s FFA Emblem features a symbol not part of the original emblem. Which symbol was not on the original? Eagle

Name two of the four founding fathers of the FFA. Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman, Edmund C. Magill

What program rewards students for their progress in all phases of leadership, skills, and occupational development? FFA degree Program

Part of an FFA member’s dues are automatically used for a subscription to what magazine? FFA New Horizons

How many levels of FFA membership are there? Four

What is the name of the Agricultural education and FFA show launched on RFD-TV in 2003? FFA Today!

The FFA emblem, on the back of an official FFA jacket, as how many corn kernels on it? 20

At one time, the New York FFA Association had 11 districts. Instead of District Presidents, the State Officer in-charge of these districts was called? State Vice President

There are 10 Districts in the New York FFA Association. What district encompasses New York City? District One

Which officer traditionally oversees the development of the program of activities, serves as ex-officio (non-voting) member of all committees and coordinates committee work? Vice President

Which officer traditionally collects dues. Prepares the membership roster and sends it to both the state and national FFA association? Treasurer

Which officer traditionally welcomes guests and visitors and takes charge of candidates for degree ceremonies? Sentinel

Which officer traditionally develops and maintains a scrapbook of memorabilia and researches and prepares items of the chapter’s history? Historian

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FFA members are only supposed to wear three medals on their jackets at a time. What three medals should members wear? Highest Office, Highest Degree, Highest Award

At the first National FFA Convention, delegates voted to set dues at what amount? $0.10 per year

The Future Farmers of America were recognized by Congress in 1950 and given a federal charter. What was the name of the federal law, now known as Publication 105-225? Public Law 740

Name two types of hydroponic systems? Drip, Wick, Deep Water Culture, Nutrient Film Technique, ect…

While growing a poinsettia should be kept between a temperature of ________? 65-70F

True/False If a plant is pollinated, does that mean it is fertilized? False

What is a GMO food? Genetically modified organism: an organism or

microorganism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic

engineering

Name one tool used for drawing a landscape design? Compass, T- Square, Ruler,

Scale

Rock wool is a form of __________? Growing medium

What is a growing medium in hydroponics? A material that is of no nutrient value,

used to hold the plant in place.

What is a main motion? A basic proposal at a meeting that starts “I move…”

What is an acre? 43,560 sq feet, or about 1 football field

What is ethanol? Fuel made from corn

What is a flock? Group of sheep

What is testosterone? Male sex hormone

What are hormones? Chemicals that regulate body activities like growth and

reproduction

What are the four components of a ruminate animal’s stomach? Rumen, reticulum,

omasum, and abomasum

What is a parasite? Organisms that live off of other animals (ex. Tick)

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What are the properties of lumber? Hardness, weight, warp, nail holding ability

What is an agronomist? A plant and soil scientist

What is an herbicide? A chemical substance that kills plants

What is irrigation? Artificial supply of water to crops

What are examples of forage crops? Alfalfa, clover, and grass

What is an olerculturist? A person who studies vegetable production

What is an annual? A plant that only lives one year

What is a perennial? A plant that will live year after year

Who designed the first FFA jacket? -Gus Linter

What vitamin is known as the sunshine vitamin? -Vitamin D

How much does a bushel of soybeans weigh? -60 pounds

What do Dairy Farmers put in a cows stomach to get rid of hardware? -Magnets

In what month was FFA founded? -October

What is the seed portion of the plant called? -Grain

What breed of cattle can be roan, red, white, or red and white? -Milking Shorthorn

What does USDA stand for? -United States Department of Agriculture

Units of heredity are known as what? –Genes

What is an animal doctor called? -Veterinarian

What is a dry cow? -A cow not producing milk

What class of milk is used for Yogurt? -Class II

What cheese is most commonly found on pizza? -Mozzarella

What organization is considered the founders of FFA? -Future Farmers of Virginia

What are carnivores? -Meat eating animals

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Which state was the last to enter FFA? -Alaska

What is the term for any material that supply's nutrients for plants? -Fertilizer

What is the term for when one animal eats another animal? -Predation

What are 4 reproductive hormones found in cows? -Progesterone, LH, FSH, Estrogen,

Prostaglandin, Oxytocin

State FFA degree applications are due by what date? -February 1st

What does pasteurization of milk do? -Destroys harmful pathogens in milk

How many teeth does a mature dairy cow have? -32

How many teeth does a cow have on the front of the upper jaw? -None

What is thought to be the oldest dairy breed? -Brown Swiss

What is a female rabbit called? -Doe

How can you tell the age of a horse? -By looking at the length of their teeth

What is a partial bale of hay called? -Flake

When referring to Poultry, what is the definition of a Pullet? -A young chicken less

than one year of age

In reproduction what does the initials AI stand for? -Artificial Insemination

On average how many eggs does a hen lay annually? -300

If you see the term “3X” in a dairy cow's production records, what does it stand for? The cow is milked 3 times each day

Your veterinarian says that a cow is in the first trimester. What does that mean? First 3 months of lactation

What direction do you move when leading a dairy animal in the show ring? Clockwise

A pH of 7 is neutral. What does a pH lower than 7 indicate? Acidic conditions

Many dairy farmers feed TMR, what do the initials TMR stand for? Total mixed ration

When a calf is born, the normal delivery position is… Front feet first, then the head

What term is used for chickens that are raised for meat?

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Broiler

What is a miniature chicken called?

Bantam

Since 1944, how much money has the National FFA Foundation raised?

$201 million

What is NYS nation rank for grape production?

3rd: behind California and Washington

What chapter is Taylor Swift a former member of?

Hendersonville FFA Chapter- Tennessee

What is the state soil in NY?

Honeoye

How many teeth do cows have?

32 (8 incisors on bottom front and 6 molars on top and bottom of each side)

What is the third most valuable fruit is NYS?

Strawberries

What is NYS national rank for apple production?

2nd

What year was the National FFA Alumni Association found?

1971

What chapter is Zac Brown a former member from?

Lumpkin County FFA Chapter- Georgia

How much money did the National FFA Organization raise for the Hurricane Katrina

Relief?

Over $835,000

What did the delegates vote upon at the at the 1988 61st National FFA Convention?

Change the organization’s official name from Future Farmers of America to the

National FFA Organization

What is the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act of 1917?

a. Provide funds for vocational education

b. Led to the idea of the FFA

What is population dynamics? Study of birth/death rate and migration that effect the total number of organisms in a given ecosystem

What is the most commonly mentioned toxic mold? Stachybotrys Chartarum

What is a eukaryotic cell? A cell with a nucleus

Where are most of the fresh water wet lands in the United States located? South Eastern U.S

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What does HCFC stand for? Hydrochlorofluorocarbon

What does the FFA gavel symbolize? Authority

How long can a slit in a women’s official dress skirt be? 2 inches

What is the first degree you can earn in FFA? Discovery FFA Degree

When were African Americans accepted into the FFA? 1965

What are the three main goals of FFA? Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Career Success

Who wrote the FFA Motto? Layton S. Hawkins

True or false, goats can be bred by artificial insemination. True

What the proper term for a male goat? Buck

What is homogenization? Breaking down and reducing size of fat globules in milk

What is goat meat called? Chevon, Cabrito

What is the major physical difference between goat and cow's milk? Natural Homogenization in goats milk

What vitamin is essential for normal clotting of blood? Vitamin K

What do you call an animal that naturally has no horns? Polled

What do you call the "tassles" some goats have on their necks? Wattles

Another word for afterbirth is ______________. Placenta

Ringworm is what kind of disease? Fungal

Milk is one of the best sources of what mineral for humans? Calcium

In extremely cold weather, which will produce more body heat when eaten, hay or grain? Hay produces more heat

When fed in excess, what can cause over conditioned (fat) heifers? Energy

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What are the 2 basic classifications of forages? Legumes & grasses

What is the most important factor affecting the quality of a forage at the time of harvesting? Stage of maturity

What is the most common method used to process forages? Baling

What are three signs of a sick calf? Humped back, snotty nose, yellow runny feces, slow moving, doesn’t come to feeder

Who is New York’s National Officer, and what position do they hold? Ashley Willits, Eastern Region Vice President

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