WorksheetsHistory of FFA Quiz
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
How many years of FFA did the Blue Jackets Gold Standards book represent?
50 years
75 years
100 years
25 years
What year was President Dwight D. Eisenhower presented the Honorary American Degree?
1950
1953
1955
1960
When were FFA calendars first published?
1940
1950
1960
1970
Who suggested the name "Future Farmers of America", and in what year?
J.O. Hoge in 1926
H.O. Sampson in 1930
C.H. Lane in 1920
Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953
In what year was FFA membership restricted to boys only?
1920
1930
1940
1950
What company was an early FFA supporter and instrumental in starting the National FFA Foundation?
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Michelin Tire Co.
Bridgestone Tire Co.
What company made the first contribution to the National FFA Foundation and what was the amount?
In what year was the first Official FFA Manual copyrighted?
1920
1930
1940
1950
When was Puerto Rico FFA Association granted a charter?
1920
1932
1940
1950
Name the first National FFA Advisor.
Dr. Charles Homer Lane (C.H. Lane)
Harry Oscar (H.O.) Sampson
J.O. Hoge
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Who worked to establish national judging contests for students in vocational agriculture?
Dr. Charles Homer Lane (C.H. Lane)
Harry Oscar (H.O.) Sampson
J.O. Hoge
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Former President Bush addressed the National FFA Convention in what year?
1980
1985
1987
1990
Where was the first national judging contest held?
National Dairy Show in Indianapolis, IN
National Dairy Show in Chicago, IL
National Dairy Show in New York, NY
National Dairy Show in Los Angeles, CA
A chapter may gain recognition in the ______ by listing 15 major activities on Form I of the National Chapter Award application.
Who was one of the first High School agricultural educators?
Who are the two founders of the New Farmers of America?
Harvey Owen (H.O.) Sargent & G.W. Owens
E.M. Tiffany & David Simmons
Napoleon Dynamite & E.M. Tiffany
Harvey Owen (H.O.) Sargent & David Simmons
Where and when was the New Farmers of America founded?
Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in 1935
Fredericktown, Ohio in 1942
Paris, Texas in 1935
Wisconsin in 1942
How many paragraphs are in the FFA Creed?
5 paragraphs
6 paragraphs
4 paragraphs
7 paragraphs
How many "I Believes" are in the FFA Creed?
6 "I Believes"
5 "I Believes"
4 "I Believes"
7 "I Believes"
How many sentences are there in the FFA Creed?
6 sentences
5 sentences
4 sentences
7 sentences
How many people attended the 1942 National Convention?
217 people
260,450 people
1,000 people
500 people
Who wrote the FFA Creed? Where was he from?
E.M. Tiffany - Wisconsin
Harvey Owen (H.O.) Sargent - Alabama
David Simmons - Tennessee
G.W. Owens - Ohio
How many FFA members served in World War II?
260,450 members
217 members
1,000 members
500 members
What did the first official uniform look like?
Dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap and yellow tie
White shirt, black pants, black cap and red tie
Green shirt, blue pants, blue cap and yellow tie
Red shirt, white pants, blue cap and yellow tie
What chapter in what state started the blue corduroy jacket?
Fredericktown, Ohio
Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
Paris, Texas
Wisconsin
How many yards of corduroy are needed to make one FFA jacket?
1.5 yards
2 yards
1 yard
2.5 yards
How many jackets do national officers receive for their year of service?
6 jackets
5 jackets
4 jackets
7 jackets
In what movies has the FFA jacket appeared in?
Napoleon Dynamite
Paris, Texas
Charlotte's Web
All of the above
Where is the cotton used in the FFA jackets grown?
Tennessee
Alabama
Ohio
Wisconsin
Who and where was the first national NFA president?
David Simmons - Alabama
Harvey Owen (H.O.) Sargent - Alabama
E.M. Tiffany - Wisconsin
G.W. Owens - Ohio
Who was the last National New Farmers of America President?
Adolphus Pinson, Texas
John Doe, California
Jane Smith, New York
Michael Johnson, Florida
When was the first FFA Student Handbook published?
1975
1980
1985
1990
What chapter was Jimmy Carter a member of?
Plains, Georgia
Dallas, Texas
Miami, Florida
Denver, Colorado
What year did the National FFA Foundation raise 1 million dollars for the first time?
1980
1975
1985
1990
When was FFA membership opened to seventh and eighth graders?
1988
1985
1990
1995
What was the last year that the National FFA Convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri?
1998
1995
2000
2005
What is the title of the FFA mural?
We the People
United We Stand
Together We Grow
Strength in Unity
Who painted the FFA mural located at the National FFA center?
Karen Kreutzer Kleinschuster
John Doe
Jane Smith
Michael Johnson
How many years was the National Convention held in Kansas City?
71 years
50 years
60 years
80 years
How many years did Dr. Larry Case serve as national FFA advisor?
26 years
20 years
30 years
35 years
Who wrote the FFA motto?
Layton S. Hawkins
John Doe
Jane Smith
Michael Johnson
What are the four classifications for a motion?
What are the four common methods of voting in a meeting?
Who was better able to serve his country because of his sound financial practices?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
During opening ceremonies, which officer states, "As the flag covers the United States of America,"?
The President
The Vice President
The Reporter
The Secretary
During opening ceremonies, who states, "To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities"?
The President
The Vice President
The Secretary
All members
What officer seats all of the officers at the end of opening ceremonies?
Vice President
Secretary
President
Treasurer
What is the last pledge made by an FFA member before the adjournment of a meeting?
The FFA Pledge
The Pledge of Allegiance
The National Anthem
The FFA Creed
What is the name of the Virginia FFA magazine?
FFA Times
Chapter Chats
FFA News
Virginia Farmer
What amount was the first Future Farmer of America dues set at?
5 cents
10 cents
15 cents
20 cents
What was the first year that the American Royal Livestock Show invited vocational agriculture students to participate in national livestock judging in Kansas City, Missouri?
1920
1923
1926
1929
What chapter was presented the first National Chapter Award?
Danville, Arkansas
Richmond, Virginia
Dallas, Texas
Denver, Colorado
Where were Senators Hoke Smith and Dudley Hughes from?
Texas
Georgia
Virginia
Florida
What was the purpose of the Smith-Hughes Act?
Provided funding to states for vocational education courses
Established the FFA organization
Created agricultural colleges
Funded agricultural research
Who was the first National FFA President and what state was he from?
Leslie Applegate, New Jersey
Henry Groseclose, Virginia
E.M. Tiffany, Wisconsin
Carlton Patton, Arkansas
Who is the current chair of the Virginia FFA Foundation Board of Directors?
John Smith
Adam Ford
Leslie Applegate
Henry Groseclose
What award can be created through the VA FFA Foundation to honor an individual?
Honorary Member Award
Distinguished Service Award
Legacy Fund
Leadership Award
The Virginia FFA Association was the _____ state association in the United States.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
The Golden Anniversary (50th) of the FFA was in what year?
1979
1980
1978
1981
Who was the first national officer from Virginia?
Joe Henry Gardner
Henry C. Groseclose
Jennifer Armstrong
Andy Seibel
Which National FFA Executive Secretary signed the Virginia FFA charter?
Henry C. Groseclose
Joe Henry Gardner
Jennifer Armstrong
Andy Seibel
How many officers were on the first state officer team?
8 officers
6 officers
10 officers
12 officers
When was the first Kansas FFA Public Speaking Contest held?
1930
1929
1931
1932
George Stelter, a National Third Vice President from Abilene, proposed to change the word "Watch Dog" to _____ in the FFA manual while he was in office.
Sentinel
Guardian
Protector
Overseer
Before 1943, what was the name for the present-day office of sentinel?
Watch Dog
Guardian
Protector
Overseer
Where was E.M. Tiffany born?
Lyndon, Kansas
Topeka, Kansas
Wichita, Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Who is the Virginia Foundation Executive Director?
Jennifer Armstrong
Henry C. Groseclose
Joe Henry Gardner
Andy Seibel
Who is the Virginia FFA Association Executive Secretary?
Mr. Andy Seibel
Henry C. Groseclose
Joe Henry Gardner
Jennifer Armstrong
What is the number of the current State FFA Convention?
98th
97th
99th
100th
Where is the Virginia state convention held?
Blacksburg, VA
Richmond, VA
Charlottesville, VA
Norfolk, VA
How many areas are in the Virginia FFA Association?
6 Areas
5 Areas
7 Areas
8 Areas
Who establishes the annual membership dues of a state FFA association?
A majority vote of the delegates at the State FFA Convention
The Executive Secretary
The State President
The National FFA Organization
In order for a school to charter an FFA chapter, the school must offer classes in ______.
Agriculture education
Science
Mathematics
History
How many delegates can each chapter send to State FFA Convention?
Two delegates
One delegate
Three delegates
Four delegates
In what year did Virginia first elect a female State officer?
1971
1970
1972
1973
In what year did Virginia elect the first female State officer?
1965
1971
1980
1995
Who was the last Virginia FFA member elected to a national office, and from what chapter?
Andrew Seibel - Lord Botetourt
John Doe - Fairfax
Jane Smith - Richmond
Emily Davis - Norfolk
Who is the Kansas FFA State Advisor?
Ms. LeVetta Nutter
Mr. John Smith
Ms. Jane Doe
Mr. Andrew Brown
Who is the State FFA President and from which chapter?
Kelsey Weston Smith Weston
John Doe - Fairfax
Jane Smith - Richmond
Emily Davis - Norfolk
Who are the State FFA Vice-Presidents and from which chapters?
AK Martz - Culpepper, Nate Zerkel - Broadway, Kirin Miller - Lord Botetourt
John Doe - Fairfax, Jane Smith - Richmond, Emily Davis - Norfolk
Andrew Seibel - Lord Botetourt, John Smith - Fairfax, Jane Doe - Richmond
Emily Davis - Norfolk, Andrew Brown - Richmond, John Smith - Fairfax
Who is the State FFA Secretary and from which chapter?
Grace Wahlbrol - Culpepper
John Doe - Fairfax
Jane Smith - Richmond
Emily Davis - Norfolk
Who is the State FFA Treasurer and from which chapter?
Jadyn Smith - Carroll County
John Doe - Fairfax
Jane Smith - Richmond
Emily Davis - Norfolk
Who is the State FFA Reporter and from which chapter?
Liberti Sell - Rappahannock
John Doe - Fairfax
Jane Smith - Richmond
Emily Davis - Norfolk
Who is the State FFA Sentinel and from which chapter?
Adam Hawkins - Sherando
John Doe - Fairfax
Jane Smith - Richmond
Emily Davis - Norfolk
What is the breakdown of the dues that every FFA member in Kansas pays?
National - $7, State - $5
National - $5, State - $7
National - $10, State - $5
National - $7, State - $10
Where will the National FFA Convention be held for this current year?
Indianapolis, Indiana
Fairfax, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Who is the National FFA Executive Secretary?
Cheryl Zimmerman
John Doe
Jane Smith
Emily Davis
According to the National FFA website, 92% of agricultural education programs across the nation offer a course in _______.
Agriscience
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Land grant universities are so named because the _______ provided for the Federal Government to grant land to the states, which in turn sold the land with proceeds going to finance colleges to provide higher education to farmers and other rural citizens.
Morrill Act of 1862
Smith-Lever Act
Hatch Act
Homestead Act
Nationally, what percentage of FFA members live in urban and suburban areas?
32%
25%
40%
50%
How much money has the National FFA Foundation raised since 1944?
$100 million
$150 million
$200 million
More than $200 million
What is the age range for FFA members?
10-18 years old
12-21 years old
15-25 years old
18-30 years old
According to the FFA website, most FFA members live in ______ areas.
urban
suburban
rural, non-farm
coastal
National FFA Alumni Local Program Support Grants are present to?
State FFA chapters
Local FFA chapters
National FFA chapters
Regional FFA chapters
In what month was the FFA founded?
January
March
November
December
What is this year's State Convention theme?
Together We Grow
In the Moment
Building the Future
Leading the Way
Nearly ______ worth of scholarships is available to FFA members through the National FFA Organization.
$1 million
$2 million
$3 million
$4 million
Who is the National FFA Treasurer?
John Smith
Matt Winkle
Sarah Johnson
Emily Davis
Top Five FFA membership states are ______.
Texas, California, Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma
Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Ohio
California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas
What type of SAE programs are available to students?
Placement/Internship, Research, Exploratory, School Based Enterprise
Research, Development, Marketing, Sales
Exploratory, Management, Finance, Operations
School Based Enterprise, Marketing, Sales, Development
