2012 FFA QUIZ CONTEST
Questions/Answers
Revised 10/28/2011
1. In what year was vocational agriculture started?
1917
2. What are the official colors of the FFA?
Corn Gold and National Blue
3. Who was the first National FFA President?
Leslie Applegate
4. Who was the first National Executive-Treasurer?
Henry C. Groseclose
5. How many symbols are found in the FFA Emblem?
5
6. When was the FFA started?
1928
7. Name the four functions of 1 tap of the gavel.
Adjournment, Announcement of a vote, Decision was made, Sit
8. Who wrote the FFA Creed?
E.M. Tiffany
9. In what year was the present official dress adopted?
1976
10. What do 3 taps of the gavel indicate?
Stand
11. What is the official name of the FFA magazine?
FFA New Horizons
12. What state was the first to be chartered?
Virginia
13. How many medals may be worn on the FFA jacket?
3
14. What is the FFA Motto?
Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve.
15. At what convention was the creed adopted?
3rd National Convention
16. What is the name and state of the first female national FFA president?
Jan Eberly, California
17. What is the FFA salute?
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
18. When did the NFA (black organization) and FFA merge?
1965
19. In what year were girls allowed in the FFA?
1969
20. In what city & state was the 1st National Convention held?
Kansas City, Missouri
21. What metal is the chapter degree pin made?
Silver
22. In what year did Kentucky charter the FFA?
1930
23. Who is considered the Father of the FFA?
Henry C. Groseclose
24. What metal is the greenhand pin made?
Bronze
25. Who was the 1st Star Agribusinessman of America?
Ken Dunagan
26. In what city is the state soil judging contest held?
Hardinsburg
27. Who was the 1st National FFA Advisor?
C. H. Lane
28. What are the 3 awards that may be worn on the FFA jacket?
Highest degree, highest office, highest honor
29. In what year did National FFA Week begin?
1948
30. What metal is the State FFA Degree pin made?
Gold
31. What 3 ratings are used by the state to rank chapters in Kentucky?
Bronze, Silver, Gold
32. When did the FFA receive its Federal Charter?
1950
33. What is the maximum age of active membership?
23rd Birthday
34. In what year was the FFA magazine started?
1952
35. What are the five degrees of active membership?
Discover, Greenhand, Chapter, State & American
36. Who was 1st National Executive Secretary?
W. A. Ross
37. Name the five levels of the FFA.
Chapter, Region, State, National Region, National
38. What months does the FFA begin and end?
July - June
39. What percentage of chapters in Kentucky can enter the national ratings contest?
10% of all superior rated chapters
40. Who wears an FFA jacket with only the emblem on the back?
National Officers
41. What is the name of the association for former members and supporters of the FFA?
Alumni
42. What law gave the FFA its Federal Charter?
Public Law 740
43. In what year was the national Supply Service established?
1948
44. During what week is National FFA Week celebrated each year?
Week of George Washington’s Birthday
45. By what date must State & National dues be paid?
November 1st
46. List the four types of FFA membership.
Active, Alumni, Collegiate and Honorary
47. Who was the first National Star Farmer?
Carlton Patton
48. The main goal of the national FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of
students by developing their potential for:
Premier Leadership, Personal Growth and Career Success
49. What is the symbol of the American FFA Degree?
Golden Key
50. How many 1st place proficiency entries can a member submit to the national level?
1
51. In what year was the national FFA Band established?
1947
52. In what city and state is the National FFA Headquarters located?
Indianapolis, Indiana
53. In what year was the FFA Code of Ethics adopted?
1952
54. What did NFA represent?
New Farmers of America
55. When are National FFA Chorus Applications due?
April 1st
56. What parliamentary authority does the FFA use?
Robert’s Rules of Order
57. What does the Code of ethics reflect?
FFA viewpoint of proper behavior
58. In what year was the FFA Foundation started?
1944
59. In what year was the National FFA Chorus established?
1948
60. What is the web address for the National FFA?
ffa.org
61. Vocational Agriculture was a result of what act?
Smith – Hughes Act
62. In what year was the National FFA Alumni started?
1971
63. In what year was the Kentucky FFA Foundation started?
1987
64. What two locations host the Kentucky State FFA Horse Judging Contest?
Murray State University and Morehead State University
65. What number state was Kentucky to be chartered?
39th
66. Who is the first African American State President of the Kentucky Association
FFA?
Steve Washington
67. What are the four ratings a member can receive from being in FFA contests?
Superior, Excellent, Good, and Fair
68. Who was the first National Star Agribusinessman?
Ken Dunagan
69. What degree pins may be worn above the name of the FFA Jacket?
State or American
70. What three cities have hosted the National FFA Convention?
Kansas City, MO, Louisville, KY, and Indianapolis, IN
71. Who is the 2nd Vice President of the Kentucky Association FFA?
The immediate past State President
72. At what conventions was the FFA Creed revised?
38th & 63rd
73. List the 3 national NFA presidents from Kentucky?
Rupert Seals, John Johnson, Harley Blane
74. What is the meaning of the initials, CDE?
Career Development Event
75. What is the meaning of the initials, SAE?
Supervised Agriculture Experience
76. What is the web address for the Kentucky Association FFA?
kyffa.org
77. How much are Regional Chapter dues?
$275 – one-teacher departments, $350 – multi-teacher departments
78. Who is the state executive secretary?
Matt Chaliff
79. How many state associations are there?
52
80. Who is the director of the Kentucky FFA Foundation?
Billy Ray Smith
81. How much are national FFA dues?
$7.00
82. How many National FFA Regions are there?
4
83. Name the 3 national FFA Presidents from Kentucky.
Howard Downing, Kenneth Kennedy, Steve Meredith
84. How many delegates did Kentucky send to the most recent national convention?
13
85. In what city was the Kentucky FFA Convention most recently held?
Lexington
86. In what city was the Kentucky FFA Convention held until 2009?
Louisville
87. Who was the last U.S. President to speak at a National FFA Convention?
George H.W. Bush
88. How many proficiency entries can an FFA member participate in at FFA Day?
Two
89. Which 2 “states” were the last to charter the FFA?
Alaska and Virgin Islands
90. When are American FFA Degrees due?
March 1st
91. How many Regions are there in Kentucky FFA?
11
92. How many state officers are there in the Kentucky Association?
11
93. How much money must be earned for the State FFA Degree?
$1500.00
94. List the four regions of the FFA.
Central, Eastern, Southern, Western
95. How many national FFA presidents have been from Kentucky?
3
96. Who is the director of the Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center?
Dr. Pete Dreisbach
97. How much money must be earned for the American Degree?
$7500.00
98. How many speaking contest can an FFA member participate at FFA day in any one
year?
One
99. How many times can an FFA member participate in the regional land judging
contest?
One
100. In what city was the last National FFA Convention held?
Indianapolis, IN
101. What is the name and office of the last national officer from the state of Kentucky?
Cody Back - National Eastern Region Vice President (2006-2007)
102. Who is the National FFA Advisor?
Dr. Steve A. Brown
103. When are National FFA Band, Chorus, and Talent applications due?
July 1st
104. How much money must be earned for the Chapter FFA Degree?
$150.00
105. When is the FFA Annual Report due?
May 15th
106. By what date are chapter camp reservations due?
May 1st
107. How many National CDEs are held each year?
24
108. How many years will the national convention be held in a town before moving to
another city?
3 years
109. Who is the National FFA Executive Treasurer?
Marion Fletcher
110. Who was the first female President of the Kentucky Association FFA?
Susan Smitson
111. Who is the state FFA Advisor?
Brandon Davis
112. How many chapters are in the Purchase Region?
10
113. What region is Kentucky located?
Eastern
114. How much are state dues?
$5.00
115. What two categories are National Proficiency’s split into?
Entrepreneurship and Placement
116. What month is the Kentucky FFA State Convention held?
June
117. What month is the Kentucky State Fair held?
August
118. What city hosts the Kentucky State Fair?
Louisville, KY
119. Where is the state archery contest held?
Kentucky FFA Leadership Training Center
120. What chapter won the state Chapter Meeting Team contest in 2011?
Nelson County
121. What is the name of the Kentucky FFA Sentinel and what is the name of their
region?
Cameron Earlywine – Licking River
122. What is the name of the Kentucky River State Vice President?
Jessica Gambrel
123. Who is the Kentucky FFA President and what is the name of their region?
Kendall Mallory - Bluegrass
124. What is the name of the Green River State Vice President?
Brian Welch
125. What is the name of the Big Sandy State Vice President?
Garth Wireman
126. What is the name and region of the Kentucky FFA State
Vice President and what is the name of their region?
Chelsea Daugherty – Barren River
127. Who is the Kentucky FFA Treasurer and what is the name of their region?
Nolan Miles – Lincoln Trail
128. What is the name of the Pennyrile State Vice President?
Kirstie Willis
129. What is the name of the Kentucky FFA Reporter and what is their region?
Katie Dalton – Lake Cumberland
130. What is the name of the Kentucky FFA Secretary and what is the name of their
region?
Paige Wilson – Northern Kentucky
131. Who is the Purchase Region FFA President and what school are they from?
Zeke Green – Graves County
132. What is the name and chapter of the Kentucky Star Agribusinessman?
Kyle Howard – McLean County
133. What is the name and chapter of the Kentucky Star Farmer?
Kari Buntin – Crittendon County
134. Name the Kentucky FFA Star in Placement and the home chapter.
Hillary Page - Reidland
135. What is the name and state of the National FFA President?
Ryan Best – New Mexico
136. What is the name and state of the National Central Region Vice-President?
Alicia Hodnik - Wisconsin
137. What is the name and state of the National FFA Eastern Region Vice President?
Kenneth Quick – New York
138. What is the name and state of the National FFA Secretary?
Jason Troendle - Minnesota
139. What is the name and state of the National FFA Southern Region Vice President?
Cain Thurmond - Georgia
140. What is the name and state of the National Western Region Vice President?
Seth Pratt - Idaho
141. How many members are there in the National FFA Organization?
Over half a million
142. What is the name and state of the Star in Agriscience?
Keith Bollinger - Wisconsin
143. What is the name and state of the American Star in Agribusiness?
Alex Meredith - Kentucky
144. What is the name and state of the American Star Farmer of America?
Cole Vculek – North Dakota
145. What is the name and state of the American Star in Placement?
Alex Goeckel - Kansas
146. What is the name and state of the National President of the FFA Alumni?
David E. Miller - Maryland
147. What is the theme of National FFA Week?
I Believe
148. What National FFA Convention was held most recently?
84th
149. How many chapters were there in Kentucky last school year?
147
150. Who was the past national FFA Advisor (until 2011)?
Dr. Larry D. Case