(Revised July 2011)
Arizona Association FFA: 602-542-5564
Fax: 877-293-3229 www.azffa.org

This is the sixteenth revision of this publication developed in 1965 to provide FFA, Parliamentary
Procedure and Agriculture Industry information for use by teachers and students of Agricultural Education in Arizona. The questions and answers are in a form that may be duplicated by teachers for student use by simply omitting the answers in brackets.
The publication should also be used as a source of questions to be asked of contestants in the local, district, and state FFA Information Contest.
The booklet is divided into four major sections (A, B, C, and D) according to the type of questions.
Students will be asked to sit in a line with only contestants participating in the contest. There will be no talking allowed. The person running the CDE will begin in section A of this booklet and will ask the first student a randomly selected question from section A. The students answer must be exactly the same as the one stated in this booklet. Each student is allowed to miss one (1) question. After they miss two questions they will be asked to leave the contest. If student A misses a question and student B answers the same question correctly, student A’s answer will officially be counted as incorrect. If all students miss the question, no student’s answer will be counted as incorrect. Once a student has two incorrect answers, that student will be asked to leave the contest. The person running the event will continue in this same manner through all sections of this document until there are four students remaining. At that point in the event, the person running the event will organize the final four remaining students and prepare them to participate in section D. The results of the section D shall remain confidential until the awards ceremony.
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Section A-
Fill in the blank FFA questions and facts.
Answer the following questions:
1.
The (Star Farmer of America) was one of the first awards created by the National Organization.
2.
Who wrote the original FFA Creed? (E.M. Tiffany)
3.
In 1965, dues were changed from (10) cents to (50) cents so each member could receive the National Future
Farmer Magazine.
4.
No more than (three) medals should be worn on the official FFA jacket
5.
The first calendar, which was published in (1949), had 12 different scenic farm paintings for monthly illustrations.
6.
The 3 rd paragraph of the FFA Creed begins with “I believe in (leadership from ourselves and respect from others.)”
7.
The (shield of friendship) is the symbol for the Sentinel.
8.
To receive the American FFA Degree you must have graduated from high school at least (12 months) prior to the national convention at which the degree is to be granted.
9.
To become a State Officer you must hold the (State FFA Degree).
10.
The (Smith-Hughes) act provided for the original administration of vocational education programs by a
Federal Board.
11.
The National FFA Organization was chartered in what year (1928).
12.
Into how many FFA regions has the nation been divided? Name them. (4-Eastern Western, Central, and
Southern)
13.
(Henry Groseclose) is known as the founder of the FFA.
14.
The (reporter) is responsible for sending news releases to local and regional news media.
15.
(Ken Dunagan) of Arizona was named the first Star Agribusinessman of America in 1969.
16.
The chapter (Vice President) is in charge of committee work in general.
17.
Only schools offering (Agricultural Education) may establish an FFA Chapter.
18.
A State FFA Degree recipient must have completed (three years) of Agricultural Education/laboratory experience.
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19.
The State dues are determined by the delegates at the annual (State FFA Leadership Conference).
20.
The Star State Farmer of Arizona is awarded ($500.00) by the Arizona FFA.
21.
If the office of the president becomes vacant, the (vice president) is next in line to fill the position.
22.
The FFA Creed says, “...to live and work on a good farm is pleasant as well as (challenging).”
23.
The Arizona Association elects a state (vice president) for each district.
24.
The first National FFA Advisor was (Dr. C. H. Lane).
25.
The first Arizona FFA Advisor was (H.W. Miller).
26.
The (FFA emblem) is copyrighted and cannot legally be used by other organization.
27.
The FFA is an essential part of and supplements the instruction offered in (Agricultural Education.)
28.
The National FFA Convention was held annually in (Louisville, Kentucky) through 2005.
29.
The National FFA Convention moved to (Indianapolis, Indiana) in 2006.
30.
FFA District Officers must hold at least the (Chapter) FFA Degree.
31.
The National FFA Organization is made up of (53) associations.
32.
The (committee chairperson) should move the adoption of a committee report given at a meeting.
33.
Charters to local chapters are issued by the (State Association).
34.
The State FFA (President) presides over meetings of the State FFA Executive Committee.
35.
The National FFA Constitution provides that an FFA Chapter Constitution shall not conflict with the (National
FFA Constitution).
36.
Previous to 1999, the National FFA Convention was held in (Kansas City, Missouri).
37.
For what do the initials E.M., of FFA Creed author E.M.Tiffany, stand? (Erwin Milton).
38.
The (National FFA Foundation) was organized in 1944.
39.
The (“FFA New Horizons”) magazine is published six times a year.
40.
The FFA Code of Ethics was adopted by the delegates at the (1952) National FFA Convention.
41.
The Arizona Association FFA was chartered in (1929).
42.
The “National Future Farmer” magazine’s name was changed to “FFA New Horizons” in (1990).
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43.
Delegates at the National FFA Convention voted to raise the number of the official delegate assembly to “(fixed
475)” in 1990.
44.
President (George Bush) addressed the 64 th National FFA Convention.
45.
Arizona FFA’s Internet Homepage address is (www.azffa.org).
46.
To charter an FFA Alumni Affiliate, (ten (10)) members must pay dues.
47.
The (PALS (Partners in Active Learning Support)) mentoring program is based on partnering FFA members with younger students.
48.
The State FFA Office is located at the (Department of Education) in Phoenix.
49.
The US Postal Service issued a commemorative FFA stamp in (1953).
50.
Collegiate FFA chapter members and FFA advisors shall be entitled to wear the (official gold owl pin).
51.
For a chapter to operate effectively, each member must (take an active part).
52.
When FFA started, members were sometimes charged (10 cents) for missing chapter meetings.
53.
The minimum earning requirement for the Chapter FFA Degree in 1953 was (twenty five dollars).
54.
The (Smith-Hughes Act) established vocational agricultural classes.
55.
In October 1928, (33) students from 18 states gathered in Kansas City, Missouri, to form the National Future
Farmers of America Organization.
56.
The first official dress uniform- a dark blue shirt, blue or white trousers, blue cap, and yellow tie- was adopted in (1930).
57.
The official FFA jacket was introduced by members of the (Fredericktown, Ohio) chapter.
58.
Today the National FFA Foundation is located in Indianapolis and raises more than ($8.5 million) annually.
59.
Prior to becoming the National FFA headquarters in 1959, the land it was located on was used as the
(National FFA Camp).
60.
The first National Leadership Conference for State Officers was held in (1959).
61.
The first FFA African-American national officer was (Fred McClure) of Texas, elected to the position of national secretary.
62.
The first female National FFA president, elected in 1982, was (Jan Eberly) of California.
63.
FFA membership was opened to middle school students in (1988).
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64.
Chicago’s (Corey Flournoy) was elected to the position of National FFA president in 1994, becoming the organization’s first African-American president and first urban student leader.
65.
The official website of the National FFA, www.ffa.org, debuted in (1996).
66.
The first Star Farmer award given to a female went to (Karlene Lindow) of Wisconsin in the year 2002.
67.
After being held in Louisville, Kentucky for six years, the National FFA Convention, beginning in 2006, will be held in (Indianapolis, Indiana).
68.
In (1948) National FFA week was adopted.
69.
The National FFA (Alumni) Association was organized in 1972.
70.
FFA (Proficiency) Awards recognize members for achievement toward their occupational goals and are an incentive to excel in agriculture.
71.
The (FFA Jacket) is the most recognizable symbol of the organization.
72.
Who is the author of the FFA motto? (Layton S. Hawkins)
73.
In what year were blue corduroy jackets adopted as part of official dress? (1933)
74.
(Career Development Events) help develop technical knowledge, judgment, reasoning, and sportsmanship.
75.
In 1966 the first (Agricultural Career Show) for members was held in conjunction with the National FFA
Convention.
76.
Recognizing the importance of agribusiness, the FFA Foundation initiated the (Star Agribusinessman) Award to provide recognition to the growing number of students studying agribusiness.
77.
(Henry Groseclose) was awarded the first Honorary American Farmer in 1929.
78.
(Kenneth England) from Arizona was named the National Star Farmer in 1949.
79.
(Agricultural Mechanics) was the first agricultural proficiency program that was started in 1944.
80.
Members may retain active membership until November 30, following the (fourth) National FFA Convention after high school graduation.
81.
Chapter Degree recipients must have satisfactorily completed at least (180 hours) of systematic school instruction in Agricultural Education.
82.
On the FFA emblem, the rising sun represents (a new era in agriculture).
83.
The national scope of the organization is represented on the emblem by the (eagle).
84.
A member should secure recognition of the chairperson by (standing and addressing the chair).
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85.
A Chapter FFA Degree recipient must demonstrate ability to effectively lead a group discussion for (15) minutes.
86.
All FFA Degree insignia for active members carry the cross section of the (ear of corn) underneath an eagle.
87.
The National FFA Constitution was patterned closely after that of the FFA in the State of (Virginia).
88.
The FFA Creed says, "I believe in leadership from ourselves and (respect from others).”
89.
The official colors of the FFA are (national blue) and (corn gold.)
90.
The official emblem carries the letters FFA and the words (Agricultural Education).
91.
WLC stands for (Washington Leadership Conference) and is held during the summer in Washington DC for FFA members, chapter officers and state officers.
92.
During what year or convention proceeding was the term “farming” in the FFA Creed changed to “agriculture?”
(1990, 63 rd )
93.
The State FFA Spring Conference is held at (The University of Arizona).
94.
The State Mid Winter Conference is held at (Arizona State University Polytechnic.)
95.
The Annual National Program of Activities is found in the (National Convention Proceedings).
96.
A chapter may gain recognition in the (Superior Chapter Award Program) by listing 15 major activities on Form
1 of the National Chapter Award Application.
97.
Arizona was the (33 rd ) state to be chartered nationally.
98.
State FFA Degree recipients must perform ten (parliamentary procedure) activities.
99.
The local chapter may send (2) voting delegates to the State FFA Leadership Conference.
100.
The chapter advisor of the district president also serves as the (district advisor).
101.
The National FFA Organization awards the (American) FFA Degree to members who meet minimum qualifications.
102.
A state association is entitled to an (unlimited) number of American FFA Degree candidates/degree recipients each year.
103.
American FFA Degree candidates must have been out of high school for at least (one year) prior to the national convention at which the degree is granted.
104.
The gold charm is worn by (State) FFA Degree recipients.
105.
The golden key is worn by (American) FFA Degree recipients.
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106.
Proficiency award application forms are found in the (Downloads) section on the Arizona FFA website.
107.
The FFA is an (integral) part of any Agricultural Education program in high schools throughout the nation.
108.
The National FFA Advisor is (Dr. Larry D. Case).
109.
Agricultural societies helped establish educational fairs to help spread information about agriculture in the early (1800’s).
110.
After the Congressional Act passed in 1917 allowing for systematic agriculture instruction, students were often called (Smith-Hughes) boys.
111.
The first FFA manual was produced in (1930) with a grant from Farm Journal Press.
112.
In 1976, (Alaska) was the last of the 50 states to join the National FFA Organization.
113.
At the national convention in which the NFA and the FFA merged, the NFA national chorus sang (NFA Boys
Are We), and afterwards received a long standing ovation.
114.
The heart of the FFA organization is at the (local) level.
115.
COLT stands for (Chapter Officer Leadership Training).
116.
SLC stands for (State Leadership Conference).
117.
In 1953 Arizona FFA membership dues were (25) cents per member.
118.
In 1953 National FFA membership dues were (10) cents per member.
119.
FFA membership was officially restricted to boys only in (1930).
120.
The National New Farmers of America organization was formed on (August 4, 1935).
121.
The first National FFA Center, located in Alexandria, Virginia, was established in (1959).
122.
FFA first authorized (collegiate chapters) in 1931.
123.
The National Future Farmer Magazine began publication in (October 1952).
124.
The New Farmers of Virginia was organized in the winter of (1926-1927) at Petersburg.
125.
In (1934), female membership was permitted on the local and state levels, but was not allowed on the national level.
126.
(Tyler Grandil) is the State FFA Executive Secretary.
127.
(Bruce Watkins) is the State FFA Advisor.
128.
Who suggested the FFA Motto? (Dr. C.H. Lane)
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129.
What were the first three CDE’s? (Livestock Evaluation, Dairy Evaluation, Agricultural Mechanics)
130.
The H.O. Sargent award, created to honor the NFA, is given to FFA members and non-members who are active in supporting and recognizing cultural diversity in agricultural education, within their communities, and was reinstated in what year? (1996)
131.
Where can copies of all FFA movies be found? (FFA Archives)
132.
At what National FFA Convention was the FFA Creed adopted? (3 rd )
133.
Is it necessary to have been an FFA member to join the National FFA Alumni Association? (No, it is not necessary)
134.
Proficiency Awards come in 2 categories. What are they? (Placement and Entrepreneurship)
135.
Who was Arizona’s first National Officer? (Ken Julian)
136.
What does NLCSO stand for? (National Leadership Conference for State Officers)
137.
The Superstition District was split into 2 separate districts in 1999. Name the district that came from this split. (San Tan)
138.
What does MFE stand for?(Made for Excellence)
139.
What 2 medals can be worn above the name or attached to a standard key chain?
(State FFA Degree and American FFA Degree)
140.
Who was the first woman to receive the Honorary American Farmer Degree? (Virginia Nicholson)
141.
When was the Food for America program launched? (1975)
142.
How much did the FFA’s 25 th Anniversary commemorative stamp cost? (3 cents)
143.
On early versions of the FFA emblem, what element was not there that is today? (Eagle)
144.
In what hotel was the first National FFA Convention held? (Baltimore Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri)
145.
Who wrote the FFA at 50-A Golden Past-A Brighter Future? (Dr. A. Webster Tenney)
146.
Who was the first female elected to National Office, and to what position was she elected? (Julie Smiley, vice-president Western Region)
147.
In what year was the one millionth FFA Jacket sold? (1964)
148.
The FFA Alumni Association was organized in what year? (1971)
149.
Who must be the chapter advisor of the FFA? (The local Agricultural Education instructor)
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150.
What is the minimum Supervised Agricultural Experience earning requirement for the Chapter FFA Degree?
($150.00)
151.
Where is the State FFA Leadership Conference held annually? (The University of Arizona, Tucson)
152.
Name the 2 brothers from Arizona that served as National Officers in different years.
(Richard and Howard Morrison)
153.
Which United States President signed the Morrill Act, which provided support and maintenance for state colleges devoted to agricultural and mechanical arts? (Abraham Lincoln)
154.
What is the minimum agricultural earnings requirement for the State FFA Degree? ($1,250)
155.
What is the minimum agricultural earnings requirement for the American FFA Degree? ($7,500)
156.
What State Association was the first to be chartered nationally? (Virginia)
157.
Arizona is located in what national region? (Western)
158.
When the American flag is displayed either horizontally or vertically against the wall, the stars should be in which corner? (Top left corner)
159.
Who was the first Executive Director of the Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation? (Denise
Davies-Reis)
160.
Who is the National FFA Executive Secretary? (Dr. Steve Brown)
161.
What is the FFA Mission Statement? (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).
162.
How many regions are there in the National Organization? (Four)
163.
How many State FFA Degree applications may a chapter submit annually? (No limit)
164.
What officer is responsible for developing and implementing the Chapter Program of Activities? (Vice president)
165.
Where can you purchase official FFA supplies? (FFA Unlimited)
166.
What degree must a member hold to be a National FFA Officer? (American FFA Degree)
167.
When does an active member become eligible for FFA Alumni membership? (Upon termination of active
FFA membership)
168.
What is the eligibility requirement of honorary FFA membership? (One who is helping or has contributed to the success of FFA and Agricultural Education.)
169.
What is the highest degree a State FFA Association may award to one of its active members? (State FFA
Degree)
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170.
Life membership dues in the National FFA Alumni Association are what amount? ($150)
171.
Who should wear the official FFA jacket? (Only persons who are active members of the National FFA
Organization)
172.
Who was the first National FFA President? (Leslie Applegate, New Jersey)
173.
How many National FFA Officers are there? (6)
174.
Where was the National FFA Center located until 1998? (Alexandria, Virginia)
175.
Where can the mission statement and strategies of the FFA Organization be found? (Official Manual)
176.
According to the constitution, who serves as the State FFA Advisor? (The State Supervisor of Agricultural
Education)
177.
Where is the State FFA Leadership Camp held? (Heber, Arizona)
178.
State and National FFA Scholarships are due by what date? (February 15)
179.
The four lines of the National FFA Motto as quoted read: (Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live,
Living to serve)
180.
Who sets the amount of national dues paid by a member? (Delegates to the annual National FFA
Convention)
181.
Name the three levels by which the National FFA Organization is structured? (Local, state and national)
182.
What award program recognizes teachers for their emphasis in agriculture science and technology?
(Agriscience Teacher of the Year)
183.
In 1950, the 81 st Congress of the United States, recognizing the importance of the FFA as an integral part of the program of vocational agriculture, granted a Federal Charter to the FFA entitled (Public Law 105-225, formerly Public Law 81-740).
184.
In (2010) Arizona FFA was approved to have its own Specialty License plate.
185.
The address for the social networking site where updates about Arizona FFA can be found:
(www.facebook.com/arizonaffa)
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Section B- Agricultural industry and parliamentary question.
According to the Arizona Farm Bureau and Robert’s Rule of Order
Answer the following questions:
1.
(Beef ) is Arizona's leading agricultural product
2.
(Yuma, Arizona) is the winter lettuce capital of the world.
3.
Arizona ranks (second) in the U.S. in head lettuce, leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, cauliflower and broccoli production.
4.
Arizona has (7,500) farms and ranches across the state.
5.
Arizona produces enough beef annually to feed over (4.6 million) Americans.
6.
Arizona grows enough (cotton) each year to make more than one pair of jeans for every man, woman, and child in the U.S.
7.
Nationally, Arizona ranks second in the production of (lemons), third in tangerine production, and fourth in the production of oranges and grapefruit.
8.
Arizona apple growers produce (94.5 Million) pounds of apples each year.
9.
There are (140,000) dairy cows in Arizona with a yearly milk production average of 21,705 pounds per cow.
10.
Arizona has a ($9.2 billion) dollar agriculture industry.
11.
Approximately what percent of U.S. income is spent on food annually? (10%)
12.
What amount out of a dollar do farmers and ranchers receive? (19 cents)
13.
Agriculture employs roughly what percentage of American workers? (17%)
14.
What three basic needs does agriculture provide for people? (Food, Fiber, and Shelter)
15.
One U.S. farmer produces enough food each year for about how many people? (130 people)
16.
How much food does a fish need to consume to gain one pound? (two pounds)
17.
What crop is grown in every county in Arizona? (Hay)
18.
What major citrus fruit does Japan import the most from Arizona? (Lemons)
19.
How many servings of fruits and vegetables per day are recommended for a healthy diet? (Five)
20.
Apples are a member of what plant family? (Rose)
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21.
What is the largest melon crop in Arizona? (Cantaloupes)
22.
In the United States, lettuce is the second popular vegetable. What is the most popular? (Potatoes)
23.
Arizona is famous for five things that begin with the letter C, name them. (Cotton, Copper, Cattle, Citrus, and Climate)
24.
What is the main by-product of cottonseed? (Oil)
25.
How much wool does one sheep produce in one year? (10-12 pounds)
26.
What is the breed of dairy cow that is black and white? (Holstein)
27.
One cow gives enough milk in one day to make how much cheese? (six pounds)
28.
What is the gestation period of a cow? (280 days or 9 months)
29.
What is the gestation period of a sow? (114 days or 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days))
30.
What part of an egg contains protein? (The egg white)
31.
Name the process that is used to cut off rose canes (branches), to modify the plant’s growth? (Pruning)
32.
Roses come in grades of 1, 1 ½, and 2. What do the grades signify? (Age, with 2 being the youngest)
33.
The (Nursery) industry is the fastest growing industry in Arizona.
34.
What holiday plant is grown in Arizona? (Poinsettias)
35.
Arizona’s Green Industry employs about how many people? (20,000 People)
36.
What percent of U.S. farms are owned by families, including family partnerships and family corporations?
(99%)
37.
What is the financial impact of the Agriculture industry in Arizona? ($9.2 Billion)
38.
Whose right is it to speak first after a motion is proposed? (The motion maker)
39.
The length of each debate should be limited to (ten minutes).
40.
The only motions which require a 2/3 vote are those which may (limit a member’s rights).
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41.
Motions that deal with rights of members and have precedence over every other motion are (privileged motions).
42.
What are the four purposes of parliamentary procedure?
1) To protect the rights of the minority
2) Observe the rule of the majority
3) Extend courtesy to everyone
4) Focus on one item at a time
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Section C
Short answer and multiple answer questions that are more difficult then previous questions.
Answer the following questions:
1.
What is the purpose of the National FFA Foundation? (To provide business and industrial firms, organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to further the FFA program.)
2.
Who comprises the Arizona State FFA Executive Committee? (State Officers, State Advisor, and immediate Past
President)
3.
Name the top five membership states: (California, Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Ohio)
4.
During the opening ceremony what do all members repeat in unison, in response to the president’s question:
“FFA Members, why are we here?”
(To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership, which an FFA member should possess.)
5.
Who is eligible to attend the State FFA Alumni Leadership Camp?
(Incoming Freshman, Incoming Sophomores, Incoming Juniors and Incoming Seniors)
6.
The four kinds of FFA membership are:
(Active, Alumni, Collegiate and Honorary)
7.
By 1977 there were 9 judging contests being conducted at the National FFA Convention.
Name 4 of them:
1.
(Dairy Cattle Judging)
2.
(Livestock)
3.
(Poultry)
4.
(Ag. Mechanics)
5.
(Milk Quality & Dairy Foods)
6.
(Farm Business Management)
7.
(Meats)
8.
(Horticulture)
9.
(Public Speaking)
8.
Name the five degrees of active membership in the FFA. a. c. e.
(Discovery)
(Chapter)
(American) b. d.
(Greenhand)
(State)
9.
What are the three divisions of the National Chapter Recognition program?
(Student Development)
(Community Development)
(Chapter Development)
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10.
What is the first paragraph of the FFA Creed?
(I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds -- achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.)
11.
Name five symbols that appear on the FFA emblem. a. c.
(Plow)
(Rising sun) b. d.
(Owl)
(American eagle) e. (Cross section of an ear of corn)
12.
How many official delegates may Arizona have at the National FFA Convention?
(Two official delegates from each state association to be designated as chair and vice chair of the state delegation, plus additional official delegates based on the individual state association's percentage of national FFA membership.)
13.
Name ten (10) events that are conducted at, or in conjunction with the State FFA Spring Conference, held at the
University of Arizona
1.
Agricultural Business Management
2.
Agricultural Issues
3.
Agricultural Mechanics
4.
Agronomy
5.
Aquaculture
6.
Dairy Management
7.
Forestry
8.
Horse Evaluation and Selection
9.
Job Interview
10.
Nursery/Landscape
11.
Livestock Management
12.
Meats Evaluation and Technology
13.
Field Crop Management
14.
Entomology
15.
Soils
16.
Wildlife
14.
Name the five types of awards available in the National Chapter Award Program.
(Superior Chapter)
(National One Star Gold)
(National Two Star Gold)
(National Three Star Gold)
(Model of Innovation)
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15.
After each of the following officers, name the symbol located at his/her station during the opening and closing ceremonies:
a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
President
Vice president
Secretary
Treasurer
Reporter
Sentinel
Advisor
16.
What is the purpose of the FFA Alumni?
(Rising Sun)
(Plow)
(Ear of Corn)
(Picture or bust of Washington)
(American Flag)
(Shield of Friendship or Handclasp)
(Owl)
(To support and promote the FFA organization, FFA activities and Agricultural Education on local, state and national levels.)
17.
List Four (4) requirements for the Greenhand Degree are:
(Be regularly enrolled in agricultural education class and have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience program.)
(Learn and explain the FFA Creed, motto, salute, and FFA mission statement.)
(Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors.)
(Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket.)
(Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities)
(Personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the FFA Student Handbook.)
(Submit written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.)
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18.
List Five (5) requirements for the Chapter Degree are:
(Must have received the Greenhand Degree.)
(Must have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least 180 hours of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level, have in operation an approved supervised agricultural experience program, and be enrolled in an agricultural education course.)
(Have participated in the planning and conducting of at least three official functions in the chapter
Program of Activities.)
(Have earned and productively invested at least $150 by the member’s own efforts or worked at least forty-five hours in excess of scheduled class time, or a combination thereof, and have developed plans for continued growth and improvement in a supervised agricultural experience program.)
(Have effectively led a group discussion for 15 minutes.)
(Have demonstrated five procedures of parliamentary law.)
(Show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award programs.)
(Have a satisfactorily scholastic record.)
(Have participated in at least 10 hours of community service)
(Submit a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree.)
19.
The four main duties of the president are:
(Preside over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure.)
(Appoint committees and serve on them as an ex-officio, non-voting member.)
(Coordinate the activities of the chapter and evaluate the progress of each division of the Program of
Activities.)
(Represent the chapter in public relations and official functions.)
20.
The names of the eight FFA Districts in Arizona are: a. (San Tan) b. (Gila Southern) c. e. g.
(Northern)
(South Central)
(Yuma) d. f. h.
(Estrella)
(Superstition)
(Black Canyon)
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21.
Name five of the seven main duties of the secretary:
(Prepare and post the agenda for each chapter meeting.)
(Prepare and present the minutes of each chapter meeting.)
(Place all committee reports in the designated area in the Official FFA Chapter Secretary’s Book.)
(Be responsible for chapter correspondence.)
(Maintain member attendance and activity records and issue membership cards.)
(Keep the Program of Activities wall chart up-to-date.)
(Have on hand for each meeting: Official Chapter Secretary’s Book, Copy of the Program of Activities and special committees, Official Manual and Student Handbook, and copies of the chapter constitution and bylaws.)
22.
List the five points a well-planned POA will cover.
(Ensure that chapter activities meet the needs of its members.)
(Provide direction year to year.)
(Lead to a workable budget.)
(Provide experience in planning.)
(Serve as a reference point throughout the year.)
23.
Define the meaning behind each of the following uses of the gavel:
One tap - (Follows announcement of adjournment, completion of a business item, or is a message for members to be seated after opening ceremonies)
Two taps -
Three taps -
(Calls the meeting to order)
(Signals members to stand on the THIRD tap)
A series of taps - (Restore order to the meeting)
24.
Name four (4) Arizona FFA members who have served as National FFA Officers:
(Ken Jilian - 1939-40)
(Jerry Cullison - 1957-58)
(Richard Morrison - 1966-67)
(Kort Meier, Jr. - 1947-48)
(Ivan Hunt - 1964-65)
(John Gemmill - 1967-68)
(Cliff Saylor - 1971-72)
(Elin Duckworth - 1979-80)
(Tyler Grandil - 1993-94)
(Janette Barnard – 2006-2007)
(Howard Morrison - 1977-78)
(Melody Lawson - 1983-84)
(Brian Hogue – 2004-05)
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25.
List the 10 items suggested for a chapter’s Order of Business at a chapter meeting.
(Opening Ceremony)
(Officer reports)
(Minutes of the previous meeting)
(Special features)
(Unfinished Business)
(New Business)
(Closing Ceremony)
(Committee reports)
(Ceremonies)
(Entertainment, recreation, refreshments)
26.
The National FFA Organization establishes fourteen areas within the Program of Activities in which FFA chapters should plan activities. What are those areas?
(Leadership)
(SAE)
(Agricultural Career Skills)
(Finance)
(Support Group)
(Human Resources)
(Agricultural Awareness)
27.
What are the ten essentials of a good FFA Chapter?
(FFA Knowledge)
(Healthy Lifestyles)
(Scholarship)
(Recruitment)
(Public Relations)
(Environmental)
(Citizenship)
(Economic)
(Diversity of Membership)
(All Members Share Responsibilities)
(A challenging Program of Activities)
(Proper Equipment and Records)
(Adequate Financing)
(Capable Officers)
(A workable Constitution and Bylaws)
(Well-planned, Regularly-held Chapter Meetings)
(School and Community Support)
28.
Name 5 of the 10 Career Development Events held at the Arizona FFA Mid-Winter Conference, annually held at Arizona State University-East campus.
(Creed Speaking)
(Novice Extemporaneous Speaking)
(Agricultural Sales)
(Veterinary Medicine)
(Novice Public Speaking)
(Best Informed Greenhand Contest)
(Food Science)
(Floriculture)
(Parliamentary Procedure Invitational)
(Marketing Plan)
29.
Name 6 of the 12 Career Development Events held annually during the Arizona FFA State Leadership
Conference.
(Parliamentary Procedure)
(Prepared Public Speaking)
(Extemporaneous Public Speaking)
(Agricultural Issues)
(Agriscience Fair)
(Agricultural Education)
(Internet)
(Newsletter)
(Chapter Display)
(Reporter)
(Conduct of Meetings)
(Scrapbook)
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30.
Four of the eleven mission and strategies of the FFA are:
(Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership.)
(Increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being.)
(Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.)
(Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.)
(Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs.)
(Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community.)
(Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social
Interaction.)
(Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism.)
(Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people.)
(Promotes healthy lifestyles.)
(Encourages excellence in scholarship.)
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31.
Name 12 of the Proficiency Award areas awarded on the National Level, be specific:
(Agricultural Communications)
(Agricultural Education)
(Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication)
(Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance)
(Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems)
(Agricultural Processing)
(Agricultural Sales)
(Agricultural Services)
(Agriscience Animal Systems Research)
(Agriscience Integrated Systems Research)
(Agriscience Plant Systems Research)
(Beef Production)
(Dairy Production)
(Diversified Agricultural Production)
(Diversified Crop Production)
(Diversified Horticulture)
(Diversified Livestock Production)
(Emerging Agricultural Technology)
(Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management)
(Equine Science)
(Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production)
(Food Science and Technology)
(Forage Production)
(Forest Management and Products)
(Fruit Production)
(Goat production)
(Grain Production)
(Home and/or Community Development)
(Landscape Management)
(Nursery Operations)
(Outdoor Recreation)
(Poultry Production)
(Sheep Production)
(Small Animal Production and Care)
(Specialty Animal Production and Care)
(Specialty Crop Production)
(Swine Production)
(Turf Grass Management)
(Vegetable Production)
(Veterinary Medicine)
(Wildlife Management)
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Section D- Final Round
Directions: When the number of competitors has been reduced to 4 students, stop the normal competition and prepare students to participate in Section D. Hand out one set of note cards to each of the four remaining contestants. The contestants will have five (5) minutes to align the dates with the corresponding events. This round is worth 100 points. Each card aligned with an incorrect date will result in a 2 point penalty. The contestants will be ranked from most to fewest points. The results from this final round MUST REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL.
1929
1930
1933
 National blue and corn gold adopted as official colors.
 Carlton Patton of Arkansas named first Star
Farmer of America
 Official FFA Creed Adopted
 First National Public Speaking Event held
Edward Drance from Missouri won.
 First official dress uniform was adopted: dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, a blue cap and yellow tie.
 Delegates restrict membership to boys only.
 Blue corduroy jacket adopted as official dress
 A group of FFA officers and members made a pilgrimage to Washington D.C., where they were greeted on the White House lawn by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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1935
1937
1939
1944
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 New Farmers of America founded George
Washington Owens, a teacher trainer from
Virginia State College, wrote the constitution and bylaws for the NFA in
1927
 Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 members.
 During national convention action was taken to establish a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington
D.C.
 28.5 acres of land purchased for the first
FFA owned national headquarters the land was part of George Washington’s estate.
 Identical twins Albert and Arthur Lacey of
Hondo, Texas became the only members to share the title of Star Farmer of America.
 Future Farmers of America Foundation founded.
 138,548 FFA members were serving in the
Armed Services in World War II
 First National FFA Agriculture Proficiency-
Agricultural Mechanics-presented
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1947
1948
1950
1952
 First National FFA Band performed at
National FFA Convention
 FFA Week established during the week of
George Washington’s birthday.
 First FFA Chorus and National FFA Talent program held at National FFA Convention.
 National FFA Supply Service began operation.
 First International Exchange Program for FFA members with Young Farmers Club of Great Britain.
 Record jump in membership from 238,269 in 1947 to
260,300 in 1948; so many members attended the 20 th anniversary national convention that a folding-cot hotel was set up in the basement of the Municipal
Auditorium in Kansas City.
 President Harry Truman granted a Federal
Charter, Public Law 740, to FFA.
 First issue of The National Future Farmer
Magazine was published.
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1953
1957
1959
1965
 The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special Stamp to celebrate FFA`s 25 th
Anniversary.
 President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to speak at a national FFA convention.
 Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention.
 First National FFA Center dedicated in
Alexandria, Va.
 New Farmers of America merges with the
Future Farmers of America.
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1966
1968
1969
1971
 First Agriculture Career Show at National
FFA convention.
 President Richard Nixon attends National
FFA Convention.
 FFA opens membership to girls
 First National Star in Agribusiness, Ken
Dunagan from Arizona, is named.
 Washington Leadership Conference (now
WLC) begins.
 National FFA Alumni founded.
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1973
1974
1975
1976
 FFA Official Dress standards created.
 Fred McClure from Texas is the first
African-American elected to a national
 office.
President Gerald Ford is the guest speaker at the National FFA convention; the speech is carried live to network television.
 Food for America program launched.
 Julie Smiley, Washington FFA Association, is the first female elected to a national office.
 Alaska became the last of the 50 states to obtain a national charter.
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1978
1979
1980
1982
 President Jimmy Carter addressed the 51 st
National FFA Convention.
 First Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Event is held; won by Christie Peterson,
Wisconsin.
 National FFA Foundation raises $1 million in one year for the first time.
 Jan Eberly, California, becomes the first female national FFA president.
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1987
1988
1989
1990
 George H.W. Bush spoke at the national convention as Vice President to Ronald
Reagan; Bush would become President in
1988
 Future Farmers of America changes its name to National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in the agricultural industry.
 Seventh and eighth grade students allowed to become FFA members.
 Agriscience Student Recognition Program introduced.
 The National Future Farmer magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons.
 A Partner in Active Learning Support
(PALS) program is launched.
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1991
1994
1996
1997
 Chapters in the Virgin Islands and Guam, along with five chapters in Micronesia, are chaptered.
 Corey Flournoy, Illinois, is the first African-
American to be elected National FFA
President; he is also the first urban student leader
 H.O. Sargent Award reinstated, promoting diversity among chapters.
 FFA announces decision to move the National
FFA Center from Alexandria, VA., to
Indianapolis, Indiana.
 FFA announces decision to move the national
FFA convention from Kansas City, MO., to
Louisville, Ky
 The official website for FFA, www.ffa.org
debuts
 First Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards presented.
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1998
1999
2000
2001
 National FFA Center in Indianapolis, Indiana is dedicated July 20.
 Dedication of Agricultural Education National
Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
 National convention held in Kansas City, MO, for the last time.
 Jose Santiago is elected to national office; he is the first member from Puerto Rico to serve as a national officer
 Public Law 81-740 was revised through Congress and replaced by Public Law 105-225 on August 12.
 72 nd National FFA Convention held in
Louisville, Kentucky.
 First National Creed Speaking event;
Michael Von Winkle of Arkansas wins.
 FFA Discovery Degree available for middle school FFA members.
 First National Star in Agriscience is named:
Steven Offer, Wisconsin.
 First National Star in Agricultural
Placement is named: Nicholas Streff, South
Dakota.
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2002
2003
2005
2006
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 First female Star Farmer is named: Karlene
Lindow, Wisconsin.
 Official Dress standards revised.
 Javier Moreno, Puerto Rico, is elected national president; he becomes the first person with a native language other than
English and the first Puerto Rican elected as national FFA president.
 National FFA launched Seeds of Hope, a fundraising campaign to rebuild Gulf Coast states’ agricultural education and FFA programs following Hurricane Katrina; $770,

000 in donations was distributed to programs affected by hurricanes.
FFA Foundation breaks the $10 million mark in raising money for FFA programs and services.
 National FFA foundation receives first $1 million contribution from the Ford Motor
Company
 79 th National FFA convention held in
Indianapolis, IN with 54,489 in attencance
 Endorsement of agricultural education’s longrange goal of 10,000 quality agricultural education programs by 2015, where every student is a member of FFA and has a relevant
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2007
 FFA Merchandise Center opens its doors
 Membership breaks the half-million mark with
500,823 members in 7,358 chapters
 FFA New Horizons adds online feature – www.ffanewhorizons.org
1. National FFA Constitution
2. State FFA Constitution, Revised 2001
3.
4.
6.
Official FFA Manual, 2003-2004
National FFA Convention Proceedings, 1996
Reinventing FFA Center Operations, Issue Six, June 1, 1992
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7.
8.
9.
FFA Alumni Manual, 1993
FFA at 50
Blue Jackets, Gold Standards
10.
Agricultural Education Directory
11.
Arizona Farm Bureau
12.
Robert’s Rule of Order
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