2012FFA QUIZ CONTEST

Questions/Answers

Revised 10/28/2011

  1. In what year was vocational agriculture started?

1917

  1. What are the official colors of the FFA?

Corn Gold and National Blue

  1. Who was the first National FFA President?

Leslie Applegate

  1. Who was the first National Executive-Treasurer?

Henry C. Groseclose

  1. How many symbols are found in the FFA Emblem?

5

  1. When was the FFA started?

1928

  1. Name the four functions of 1 tap of the gavel.

Adjournment, Announcement of a vote, Decision was made, Sit

  1. Who wrote the FFA Creed?

E.M. Tiffany

  1. In what year was the present official dress adopted?

1976

  1. What do 3 taps of the gavel indicate?

Stand

  1. What is the official name of the FFA magazine?

FFA New Horizons

  1. What state was the first to be chartered?

Virginia

  1. How many medals may be worn on the FFA jacket?

3

  1. What is the FFA Motto?

Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve.

  1. At what convention was the creed adopted?

3rd National Convention

  1. What is the name and state of the first female national FFA president?

Jan Eberly, California

  1. What is the FFA salute?

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag

  1. When did the NFA (black organization) and FFA merge?

1965

  1. In what year were girls allowed in the FFA?

1969

  1. In what city & state was the 1st National Convention held?

Kansas City, Missouri

  1. What metal is the chapter degree pin made?

Silver

  1. In what year did Kentucky charter the FFA?

1930

  1. Who is considered the Father of the FFA?

Henry C. Groseclose

  1. What metal is the greenhand pin made?

Bronze

  1. Who was the 1st Star Agribusinessman of America?

Ken Dunagan

  1. In what city is the state soil judging contest held?

Hardinsburg

  1. Who was the 1st National FFA Advisor?

C. H. Lane

  1. What are the 3 awards that may be worn on the FFA jacket?

Highest degree, highest office, highest honor

  1. In what year did National FFA Week begin?

1948

  1. What metal is the State FFA Degree pin made?

Gold

  1. What 3 ratings are used by the state to rank chapters in Kentucky?

Bronze, Silver, Gold

  1. When did the FFA receive its Federal Charter?

1950

  1. What is the maximum age of active membership?

23rd Birthday

  1. In what year was the FFA magazine started?

1952

  1. What are the five degrees of active membership?

Discover, Greenhand, Chapter, State & American

  1. Who was 1st National Executive Secretary?

W. A. Ross

  1. Name the five levels of the FFA.

Chapter, Region, State, National Region, National

  1. What months does the FFA begin and end?

July - June

  1. What percentage of chapters in Kentucky can enter the national ratings contest?

10% of all superior rated chapters

  1. Who wears an FFA jacket with only the emblem on the back?

National Officers

  1. What is the name of the association for former members and supporters of the FFA?

Alumni

  1. What law gave the FFA its Federal Charter?

Public Law 740

  1. In what year was the national Supply Service established?

1948

  1. During what week is National FFA Week celebrated each year?

Week of George Washington’s Birthday

  1. By what date must State & National dues be paid?

November 1st

  1. List the four types of FFA membership.

Active, Alumni, Collegiate and Honorary

  1. Who was the first National Star Farmer?

Carlton Patton

  1. 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

  1. What is the symbol of the American FFA Degree?

Golden Key

  1. How many 1st place proficiency entries can a member submit to the national level?

1

  1. In what year was the national FFA Band established?

1947

  1. In what city and state is the National FFA Headquarters located?

Indianapolis, Indiana

  1. 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 KentuckyFFALeadershipTrainingCenter?

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 RiverState Vice President?

Brian Welch

125. What is the name of the Big SandyState 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