FFA Basics

Which of the following is the FFA Vision?

• To make a positive difference in the lives of students
• FFA provides the next generation of leaders who will change the world

• To develop competent and assertive agricultural leadership
• To increase awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being

Select the correct answer from the choices provided in the underlined section. When wearing proper official dress, members should act appropriately, professionally and take pride in representing ________

• themselves
• FFA

• their school
• Ag Education

FFA Official Dress has been proudly worn by FFA members since __________ and the FFA jacket since __________.

• 1928 and 1933
• 1973 and 1933

• 1925 and 1930
• 1933 and 1938

Which of the following is the proper explanation for the cross section of the ear of corn on the FFA emblem?

• It represents the unity of all FFA members
• Corn serves as the foundation of the emblem as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture while serving as a symbol of unity as corn is grown in every state

• It signifies the role of FFA in promoting agricultural education
• Corn is grown in all 50 states and United States Territories, therefore serves as a foundation of unity across the nation

The FFA Vision states: “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.”

• True

• False

The Future Farmer Creed was written by __________ and later adopted as the FFA Creed.

• E.M. Tiffany
• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson

FFA is structured on three levels: national, state and local. The _______ FFA team determines the vision and policy for the organization. ________ FFA Associations function within National FFA, but create awards, programs and contests which best suit the ______ of each state. The ______ of the FFA resides at the local level, where students begin to develop as ________.

Select all the words which are emblazoned in the center of the FFA emblem.

• Agriculture Education

• FFA
• Future Farmers of America

• SAE

Choose the answer which best completes the following statement. FFA is __________.

• A club in which members can compete to gain experience which will prepare them for college or a career

• A youth organization which develops members’ potential through premier leadership, personal growth and career success

• A youth organization which focuses on agricultural leadership in three different areas

• The Future Farmers of America

In which year was Fred McClure, the first African American, voted in and elected to the National FFA Officer team?

• 1975
• 1973

• 1977
• 1978