VA Farming FFA History

What promise did the Virginia Farm Bureau make to local farmers 90 years ago?

• To protect and preserve their way of life

• To expand their farms

• To increase their profits

• To modernize farming techniques

What is one of the products derived from soybean oil?

• Milk

• Candles

• Bread

• Cheese

How many members does the National FFA Organization have?

• Over 1 million

• Around 750,000

• More than 600,000

• About 500,000

What was the National FFA modeled after?

• Virginia Agricultural Society

• Future Farmers of America

• Future Farmers of Virginia

• American Farm Bureau

What condition were most crops in during mid August 2018 in Virginia?

• Below average

• Excellent to outstanding

• Fair to excellent

• Poor to fair

How many farmers' markets were there in Virginia compared to 2006?

• 200 compared to 75

• 300 compared to 100

• 150 compared to 50

• 250 compared to 88

What is one of the skills FFA students are known for?

• Public speaking

• Computer programming

• Mechanical engineering

• Graphic design

What is the purpose of the FFA license plate tag initiative?

• To decorate vehicles with farming themes

• To increase awareness of farming issues

• To generate funds for educational opportunities

• To promote FFA membership

What is a broadfork used for?

• Loosening soil

• Harvesting crops

• Planting seeds

• Watering plants

What was the original mission of FFA?

• To develop agricultural technology

• To train prospective farmers

• To promote organic farming

• To increase agricultural exports