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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
New York State
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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 105225?
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
New York State
Jr. and Sr. Quiz Bowl Questions
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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Jr. and Sr. Quiz Bowl Questions
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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Jr. and Sr. Quiz Bowl Questions
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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Jr. and Sr. Quiz Bowl Questions
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