Ag Quiz Bowl 1 Flashcards

(56 cards)

1
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ma1st National FFA Chorus performs at the National FFA Convention

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1948

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National FFA Band performed at the National Convention for the 1st time

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1947

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3
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Official FFA creed is written by E.M. Tiffany adopted.
First OD was adopted

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1930

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4
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Blue Corduray jackets are adopted as OD

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1933

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5
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The Future Farmer pf America foundation formed in Washington D.C.

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1944

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6
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National Blue and corn gold adopted as FFA colors
Carton Patton was named as Star Farmer
1st National Chapter contest band and sponsered by from jorunal magiezned

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1929

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1st National Convention was held in Kansas City
33 delegates from 18 states in attendance

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1928

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8
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Henry C. Groseclose and other
ag teacher organize the FFA for boys Ag classes.
FFV would be model for FFA

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1925

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9
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in order to apply for the state FFA degree, you must have been an active FFA member for how many years

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2 years

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10
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FFA code of ethics adopted.
First issue of national future farms magizine and published

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1952

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Smith Hughs vocational edu. not passed tp provide funding for vocational ag course in high school setting

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1917

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12
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FFA opens membership to women

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1969

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13
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NFA merges with FFA, increases # by 50,000

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1965

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14
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The U.S. postal service issues a 3 cent postage stamp to commemerate 25th FFA aninversary

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1953

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True or false: any chapter can give the honorary state FFA degree to someone

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False they nominate an person to the Executive commitce

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16
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where + in what month is IN state convention held

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Purdue in June

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17
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in was the ____ state to enter the Natl. FFA org.

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19th

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18
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How many official delgets can each chapter have at state conv.

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2 from each chapter

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19
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public law 740 was passed which granted the Future Farmers of America a Federal charter
Future Farmers of America was in all 40 states and 2 territories

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1950

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20
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Corey Flournay from Illlinois was elected national FFA president

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1994

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21
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The national future farmer magazine changes it’s name FFA New Horizons

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1989

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22
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Official dress name O.D. for FFA member

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Official FFA jacket,black slacks +black soc/ nylons or black skirt + black nylons, whate collared shirt, official FFA tie or scarf black close toes dress shoe

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23
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acronymn for CDE and LDE

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CDE= Career
development
event
LDE= Leadership
development
event

24
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How much are state dues

25
How many quarts of popcorn on average does an American consume each year
68 quart
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Inn 1968, the foundation proposed four sites on which the FFA Leadership center might be built. What town were these sites near?
Engleking farm-- Columbus Berry Farm-- Nashville Spencer-- Greencastle Young Farm-- Trafalgar
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Who organized the Indiana FFA Chorus
Marvin Meyers
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Membership is @ an all--- time high, 649355 member in 7,859. National FFA Alumni membership jumps to 225,891 from 62,705
2016
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How many counties is have a soil and water conservation district
92
30
In what year was the Indiana State Fair established?
1852
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The plow is a symbol of----- and -------- of the soil?
labor and tillage
32
How often are officers elected for the local and state levels
yearly
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Who wrote the creed? Where was he from?
E.M. Tiffany form Wisconsin
34
What is Indiana's charter number?
19
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In 1974 the state elected their first national officer, who was she?
Debbie Micheal
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In June of 1966, which section held a camo at Lake Oliver that was recognized as an offical statewide leadership camp?
section 1
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The original center director was an Ag. teacher from Franklin. What was his nome and when was he hired.
Dave Spurgeon, hired in 1970
38
Who is the director of the national FFA Talent and who sponsors the event?
Gary Miracle, sponsored by Wrangler and Commercial Medals
39
Who is Indiana's Director of Agriculture
Ted McKinney
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How many" I believe"'s are there in the FFA creed?
6
41
Where is Indiana's state convention held and in what month
Purdue University in June
42
Who was better able to serve his sound financial practices?
George Washington
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What do you do with an FFA jacket when worn out?
It should be discarded or you should take the emblem and lettering off
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True or False: Any chapter can give the Honary State FFA Degree to someone
false, they may nominate a person to the executive Comittee
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Name the 4 types of FFA membership
Active Alumni collegiate honorary
46
Who is the largest ice cream manufacturer in the world and where is it located
Edy's Grand Ice Cream, Fort Wayne, IN
47
How many state are in each region
eastern - 18 Western- 11 Central-12 Southern- 11
48
Who was the first female to be elected and where was she from?
Julie Smiley, MT. Vernon Washington
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How many sections can the conference center at the FFA center be divided into?
6
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What was the name if the first FFA magazine?
The National future farmer
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What county has the highest total in agriculture cash sales?
Jasper
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What does NFA stand for
New Farmer of America
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When and where were the Future Farmers of America organized
Kansas city in 1928
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In what year was the National FFA Bend organized
1947
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Name the first National FFA Advisor
C.H. Lane
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What is the symbol at the treasurer's station
The emblem of Washington