Ag Quiz Bowl 4

Question 1

Where will Natl. Convention be held in 2018

Answer 1

Indy, IN

Question 2

• National FFA convention was held in Louisville for the 1st time

Answer 2

1999

Question 3

• Future Farmers of America changes it’s name to National FFA Organization
• FFA opened member ship to 7th and 8th graders

Answer 3

1988

Question 4

First live webeast of the NAtional FFA convention on ffa.org

Answer 4

2004

Question 5

FFA Alumni Association was formed as a type of memdership for supporters of FFA

Answer 5

1971

Question 6

What organization is considered the founder if the
FFA

Answer 6

Future Farmers of Virginia

Question 7

The national FFA scholarship programs were established in what year

Answer 7

1984

Question 8

At what national convention were the offical policies for the use of the FFA name and emblem adopted

Answer 8

1990s national convention

Question 9

In what year was the first FFA manual copyrighted `

Answer 9

1930

Question 10

The motto consists of ______ lines?

Answer 10

4

Question 11

How many National Presidents have been from Indiana

Answer 11

5

Question 12

What percent if Indiana land is covered in forest?

Answer 12

20%

Question 13

What post-secondary schools in Indiana offer 2 year agriculture Associate’s Degrees and transfer programs to four year institions

Answer 13

Ivy Tech and Vincennes

Question 14

In what month was FFA founded?

Answer 14

october

Question 15

How many objectives does the FFA have in its constitution

Answer 15

4

Question 16

What do national officers have in the back of their FFA jackets

Answer 16

An emblem and no lettering

Question 17

President Gerald Ford addressed the National FFA Convention in what year

Answer 17

1974

Question 18

As of 2012, how many farms were there in Indiana

Answer 18

60,000

Question 19

When was the silver(25th) anniversary of the FFA

Answer 19

October 1953

Question 20

What organization initiated the forming of FFA in Indiana

Answer 20

Indiana Vocational Agriculture Teacher Association

Question 21

Why does the emblem conian the words “ agriculture education” and the letters FFA

Answer 21

To signify the combination if learning and leadership necerssary for progressive agriculture

Question 22

What is the only 4-year agricultural land grant university in Indiana

Answer 22

Purdue University

Question 23

What do state officers have on the back of their FFA jackets

Answer 23

An emblem and tier state association

Question 24

In 2-11 Indiana park producere owned how many head of hogs and pigs

Answer 24

3.85 million

Question 25

What is the 4-year university in Indiana that offers a bachelor of science in agribusiness only

Answer 25

huntington university

Question 26

In what year were the parking lot and football field completed at the Leadership center

Answer 26

1979

Question 27

What county is first in cattle production

Answer 27

Elkheart

Question 28

Who is the current National FFA Advisor

Answer 28

Steve A. Brawn

Question 29

What officer seats all of the officers at the end of opening ceremonies

Answer 29

president

Question 30

Who is the current National FFA Advisor

Answer 30

Steve A. Brown

Question 31

When was the ground breaking ceremony held at FFA center

Answer 31

July,16,1969

Question 32

Who is Indiana FFA Association Executive Director

Answer 32

Ms. Tamare Neighbors

Question 33

In what year did congress amend Public Law 740

Answer 33

1998

Question 34

Former President Bush addressed the National FFA Convention in what year

Answer 34

1991

Question 35

What does WLC stand for

Answer 35

Washington Leadership Conference

Question 36

What does IARC stand for

Answer 36

Indiana Agriculture Resource Council

Question 37

What is the symbol at the President's station

Answer 37

the rising sun

Question 38

What does LDW stand for?

Answer 38

Leadership Development workshop

Question 39

In what year was the National FFA Center in Indianapolis, Indiana dedication

Answer 39

1998

Question 40

Who was the first National Star Farmer from Indiana

Answer 40

Merrill Kelsay

Question 41

In what year did the New Farmers of America merge with the FFA

Answer 41

1965

Question 42

What does SOAR stand for

Answer 42

Seeking Opportunities Achieving Results

Question 43

What degree must a member to have a chapter office

Answer 43

Chapter Degree

Question 44

In what year was the Public Law 740 passed by the 81st congress

Answer 44

1950

Question 45

The Smith- Hughes Act was passed in what year

Answer 45

1917

Question 46

Who is considered to be the father of the FFA

Answer 46

Henry C. Groseclose

Question 47

Name the official dress for females members

Answer 47

Black skirt, black shoes, black hosiery, a white blouse, official FFA scarf and an official jacket zipped to the top

Question 48

How long may a member retain active membership?

Answer 48

until November 30th following the forth National convention after graduating from high school

Question 49

What are the names of the FFA Associations, which are not states

Answer 49

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Question 50

Where should FFA pins and medals be placed on the jacket?

Answer 50

Below the owner's name

Question 51

What does SAE stand for

Answer 51

Supervised Agriculture Experience

Question 52

T/F: a vote is taken to approve candidates as a whole for the FFA Degree

Answer 52

true

Question 53

What is the minimum number of local functions a student must participate in to be eligible for the chapter FFA degree

Answer 53

3