History of FFA

What act established vocational agriculture courses in 1917?

• The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act

• The National Vocational Agriculture Act

• The Federal Agriculture Education Act

• The Vocational Education Improvement Act

In what year was the Official FFA Creed adopted?

• 1928

• 1930

• 1931

• 1935

Who was named the first Star Farmer of America in 1929?

• Leslie Applegate

• Edward Drace

• Carlton Patton

• David Simmons

Which year did the FFA membership exceed 100,000 members?

• 1930

• 1933

• 1935

• 1937

What significant event related to the FFA occurred in 1937?

• The National FFA Radio Program on NBC was launched

• The first National FFA Convention was held

• A national FFA camp and leadership training school was established in Washington, D.C.

• The blue corduroy jacket was adopted as Official Dress

What was the purpose of creating the H.O. Sargent Trophy Award in 1940?

• To honor the best livestock in the show

• To honor H.O. Sargent's commitment to helping NFA members achieve success and leadership in agriculture

• To recognize the best crop produced by an FFA member

• To commemorate the founding of the FFA

In which year did the National FFA Organization purchase its first land near Alexandria, Va.?

• 1939

• 1942

• 1944

• 1947

Which significant event related to FFA membership occurred in 1948?

• The first FFA Chorus and National FFA Talent program was held

• The National FFA Officers went on the first Goodwill Tour

• The first National FFA Band performed at the National FFA Convention

• The first National FFA Agriculture Proficiency Award was presented

When was the FFA Code of Ethics adopted?

• 1946

• 1950

• 1952

• 1957

Who was the first U.S. president to speak at the National FFA Convention and receive the Honorary American Farmer Degree?

• President Harry S. Truman

• President Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Former President Harry S. Truman

• Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower