WorksheetsState Office Prep
Total questions: 164
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
What degree must be earned before applying for the State FFA Degree?
Chapter Degree
American Degree
Greenhand Degree
Honorary Degree
True or False: A vote is taken to approve candidates as a whole for the American FFA Degree.
True
False
What is the minimum number of local functions a student must participate in the planning and conducting of in order to be eligible for the chapter FFA degree?
Three
Five
Two
Four
In order to apply for the state FFA degree, you must have been an active FFA member for how many years?
2 years (24 months)
1 year (12 months)
3 years (36 months)
4 years (48 months)
True or False: Any chapter can give the Honorary State FFA Degree to someone.
False, they may nominate a person to the Executive Committee
True, they can give it directly
How often are officers elected for the local and state levels?
Yearly
Biannually
Monthly
Every two years
What public law makes the words “Future Farmers of America” strictly for our organization’s use?
Public Law 740
Public Law 100
Public Law 81
Public Law 500
What law gave FFA a federal charter?
Public Law 740
Public Law 100
Public Law 81
Public Law 500
How long may a member retain active membership?
Until November 30, following the fourth National Convention after graduating from high school
Until December 31, following the third National Convention after graduating from high school
Until June 30, following the second National Convention after graduating from high school
Until January 1, following the first National Convention after graduating from high school
Active membership is defined as:
Enrolled in agriculture education, show interest, pay dues, display conduct
Attend meetings, pay dues, participate in sports, display conduct
Enrolled in any course, show interest, pay dues, participate in sports
Attend meetings, pay dues, participate in sports, display conduct
What are the objectives of the FFA as stated in the constitution?
To be an integral part of the organized instructional programs in agriculture education
To provide sports-related programs and activities
To focus solely on academic excellence
To promote international travel opportunities
Name the three types of FFA membership.
Active, alumni, and honorary
Student, teacher, and honorary
Active, honorary, and associate
Alumni, honorary, and associate
What are the four “Stars of Indiana” categories?
Star Farmer, Star in Agriculture Placement, Star in Agribusiness, Star in Agriscience
Star Farmer, Star in Agriculture Placement, Star in Agribusiness, Star in Leadership
Star Farmer, Star in Agriculture Placement, Star in Agribusiness, Star in Education
Star Farmer, Star in Agriculture Placement, Star in Agribusiness, Star in Technology
Members of every chapter set up annually a plan of action for the coming year. What is this plan?
A Program of Activities
A Program of Events
A Program of Goals
A Program of Success
What are the names of the FFA Associations, which are not states?
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Guam and the Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico and Guam
Hawaii and the Virgin Islands
What is the symbol of the American FFA Degree?
Official gold emblem key
Official silver emblem key
Official bronze emblem key
Official platinum emblem key
What is the symbol of the State FFA Degree?
Official gold emblem charm
Official silver emblem charm
Official bronze emblem charm
Official platinum emblem charm
What is the symbol at the Secretary’s station?
Ear of corn
The plow
The rising sun
The owl
What officer seats all of the officers at the end of opening ceremonies?
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
The pin presented to Greenhands is made of what kind of metal?
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Who besides an FFA member may wear an official FFA jacket?
No person other than FFA members
Family members of FFA members
Teachers of FFA members
Alumni of FFA members
What is the symbol at the treasurer’s station?
The emblem of Washington
The emblem of Lincoln
The emblem of Jefferson
The emblem of Franklin
What is the last pledge made by an FFA member before the adjournment of a meeting?
The Pledge of Allegiance
The FFA Creed
The FFA Motto
The FFA Mission
How many different proficiency awards are there for 2024-25?
45
50
40
35
What is the symbol of strength, courage and national scope of the organization?
The eagle
The lion
The bear
The hawk
What is the official salute of the FFA Organization?
The Pledge of Allegiance
The FFA Creed
The FFA Motto
The FFA Mission
What is the symbol at the President’s station?
The rising sun
The plow
The owl
The flag
Where should FFA pins and medals be placed on the jacket?
On the sleeves
Below the owner’s name
On the back
Above the owner’s name
How many objectives does the FFA have in its constitution?
3
4
5
6
What is the symbol at the reporter’s station?
The owl
The plow
The flag
The rising sun
What is the symbol at the Vice President’s station?
The plow
The owl
The flag
The rising sun
What is the symbol at the sentinel’s station?
The owl
The clasping hands
The flag
The plow
How many paragraphs are in the FFA creed?
3
4
5
6
The Motto consists of _____ lines?
3
4
5
6
What degree must a member hold to have a chapter office?
Greenhand Degree
State Degree
Chapter Degree
American Degree
How many commas are there in the FFA salute?
2
3
4
5
How many “I believes” are there in the FFA creed?
4
5
6
7
What are the colors and what do they signify?
Blue and Gold; represent the sky and sun
National Blue and Corn Gold; represent our flag and a ripened field of corn
Red and White; represent courage and purity
Green and Yellow; represent growth and harvest
What is the symbol at the advisor’s station?
The owl
The plow
The flag
The rising sun
The six elements of the FFA emblem and what they represent are:
Corn, Sun, Plow, Eagle, Owl, Flag
Cross Section of Corn, Rising Sun, Plow, Eagle, Owl, Flag
Cross Section of Corn, Rising Sun, Plow, Eagle, Owl, Clasping Hands
Cross Section of Corn, Rising Sun, Plow, Eagle, Owl, Shield
How may a school principal become a member of the FFA?
Become an honorary chapter member
Enroll as a student member
Apply for a teaching position
Attend a national conference
Which officer is seated to the President’s left?
Treasurer
Secretary
Vice President
Reporter
The plow is a symbol of ____________ and ____________ of the soil.
Growth and harvest
Labor and tillage
Planting and nurturing
Fertility and abundance
Which state has the fewest FFA members?
Rhode Island
Alaska
Hawaii
Vermont
Why does the emblem contain the words “agriculture education” and the letters FFA?
To represent the history of agriculture
To signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture
To honor the founders of FFA
To promote agricultural technology
What is the pin symbolizing the Chapter FFA degree made of?
Gold
Bronze
Silver
Copper
Recite the FFA motto.
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
Serving to Learn, Learning to Serve, Earning to Do, Doing to Live
Learning to Serve, Serving to Do, Living to Earn, Earning to Learn
Doing to Serve, Learning to Earn, Living to Do, Earning to Live
Which two states have the most members?
New York and Florida
Texas and California
Illinois and Ohio
Georgia and North Carolina
Name the official dress for FFA members.
Blue jeans and a white shirt
Official FFA jacket, black slacks and black socks/nylons or black skirt and black nylons, white collared shirt, official FFA tie or scarf, black dress shoes closed toed
Casual business attire
Green blazer and khaki pants
How many and what type of medals can be worn on the FFA jacket?
2-highest award and highest degree
3-highest award, highest office and highest degree
4-highest award, highest office, highest degree, and highest honor
1-highest award only
How many sentences are there in the creed?
4
5
6
7
What type of curricular activity is FFA?
Extra-curricular
Co-curricular
Intra-curricular
Non-curricular
What is the breakdown of the dues that every FFA member in Indiana pays?
10 dollars National-$5.00 State-$4.00 District-$1.00
12 dollars National-$6.00 State-$5.00 District-$1.00
14 dollars National-$7.00 State-$6.00 District-$1.00
15 dollars National-$8.00 State-$6.00 District-$1.00
Who was better able to serve his country because of his sound financial practices?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams
How many states are in the Eastern region?
15
18
20
22
What should you do with an FFA jacket when it is worn out?
Donate it
Discard it or remove the emblem and lettering
Sell it
Keep it as a souvenir
Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 essentials of a successful chapter?
Knowledge of FFA
Diversity of Membership
A Challenging Program of Activities
Unlimited Financing
Name one of the proficiency award areas given to FFA members.
Agricultural Communications
Marine Biology
Urban Development
Computer Science
What do district officers have on the back of their FFA jackets?
An emblem and their district lettering
An emblem and no lettering
An emblem and their state association
No emblem, just lettering
What do national officers have on the back of their FFA jackets?
An emblem and their district lettering
An emblem and no lettering
An emblem and their state association
No emblem, just lettering
What do state officers have on the back of their FFA jackets?
An emblem and their district lettering
An emblem and no lettering
An emblem and their state association
No emblem, just lettering
What organization is considered the founder of the FFA?
Future Farmers of America
Future Farmers of Virginia
National Farmers Association
American Farmers Union
When was the FFA creed revised?
At the 20th and 50th national conventions
At the 38th and 63rd national conventions
At the 10th and 30th national conventions
At the 25th and 60th national conventions
The creed was adopted at what National Convention?
1st national convention
2nd national convention
3rd national convention
4th national convention
When and where were the Future Farmers of America organized?
Chicago in 1925
Kansas City in 1928
New York in 1930
Los Angeles in 1927
Which state was the last to enter the FFA?
Hawaii
Alaska
Florida
Texas
In what month was FFA founded?
January
March
October
December
The National FFA Center is located in what city and state?
Washington, D.C.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Chicago, Illinois
Atlanta, Georgia
What is the name of the official FFA magazine?
New Horizons
Future Farmers
Agricultural Times
FFA Journal
True or false: To be a member of the FFA Alumni, a person had to have been a member of FFA.
True
False
What was the name of the first FFA magazine?
The National Future Farmer
FFA Today
Agricultural Leader
Future Horizons
What is the FFA Mission Statement?
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students through agriculture education.
FFA aims to promote agricultural careers and education.
FFA supports local farming communities with resources and education.
FFA provides scholarships for agricultural students.
What is the FFA Vision Statement?
Students impacted by FFA will strengthen American agriculture and provide leadership.
FFA envisions a world where agriculture is the leading industry.
FFA aims to create global agricultural partnerships.
FFA focuses on technological advancements in agriculture.
There are a total of ________ who make up the National FFA Board of Directors.
11 people
9 people
15 people
7 people
The nominating committee for National FFA Officers shall consist of whom?
Nine official national FFA convention delegates who have served as State officers in the past.
Ten FFA alumni members.
Five current FFA officers.
Seven agricultural educators.
How many delegates can each chapter send to National Convention?
Zero
One
Two
Three
True or False: The National FFA Officers shall hold the American FFA Degree at the time of their election and must be active members for the duration of their term of office.
True
False
How many National FFA Officers are there?
6
5
7
8
True or False: Each state FFA association must submit a list of official delegates to the national convention prior to convention.
True
False
How many chapters and FFA associations are there in the National FFA Organization?
9,235 chapters in all 52 Associations
8,000 chapters in 50 Associations
10,000 chapters in 48 Associations
7,500 chapters in 54 Associations
Which officer keeps the official records of members and progress of the organization?
Secretary
Treasurer
President
Vice President
How many FFA regions has the nation been divided into? Name them.
3-Northern, Southern, Eastern
4-Eastern, Western, Central and Southern
5-North, South, East, West, Central
2-East and West
What governing body has the power to appoint temporary national officers?
The National Board of Directors
The State Board of Education
The National Executive Council
The Federal Agriculture Committee
When does the National FFA Organization Fiscal year run from?
January 1st through December 31st
July 1st through June 30th
September 1st through August 31st
April 1st through March 31st
What is the number of the state convention coming up?
95th
96th
97th
98th
Give the titles of the seven officers of the Indiana FFA.
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Advisor, Reporter, Sentinel
President, Secretary, Northern Region Vice-President, Southern Region Vice-President, Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Reporter, Sentinel
President, Secretary, Vice-President, Treasurer, Historian, Reporter, Advisor
Where is the 50+ year memorial of the Indiana FFA?
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Purdue University in front of the Agriculture Administration Building
Indiana University Campus
State Capitol Building
Indiana was the ____________ state to enter the National FFA Organization.
18th
19th
20th
21st
What FFA chapter has charter #1?
Lafayette
Battleground
Indianapolis
Bloomington
How many National Presidents have been from Indiana?
3
4
5
6
How many FFA districts are there in the state of Indiana?
10
11
12
13
Where is Indiana’s state convention held and in what month?
Indiana University in May
Purdue University in June
State Fairgrounds in July
Ball State University in August
What state government agency is Indiana FFA housed under?
Indiana Department of Education
Indiana State Department of Agriculture
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Indiana State Board of Education
How many sections are there in the Indiana FFA?
3
4
5
6
How many official delegates can each chapter have at state FFA convention?
1 delegate from each chapter
2 delegates from each chapter
3 delegates from each chapter
4 delegates from each chapter
What organization initiated the forming of FFA in Indiana?
Indiana Agricultural Society
Indiana Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indiana State University
What is Indiana’s charter number?
19
21
15
23
How much are State FFA Dues?
$10
$14
$20
$18
True or False: One high school can have more than one FFA chapter if approved by the State Executive Committee.
True
False
What region is the Indiana FFA Association located in?
Western
Eastern
Southern
Northern
Farm and Ranch families make up less than _ % of the U.S. population?
2%
1%
5%
4%
Each year, US Farmers sell foods locally valued at about _ Billion dollars
28.3
17.4
17.9
19.2
What state leads the nation in the number of farms selling directly to consumers?
Georgia
Texas
California
Indiana
Across the U.S., what percent of farms sells directly to consumers?
23%
53%
66%
86%
How many weeks does it take for a chick to form inside the egg and then hatch?
4
3
2
5
Compared to Brazil, Mexico, Philippines, Ukraine, and Nigeria, what rank does the US place in spending the least on food?
Third
Second
First
Sixth
Fourth
What percentage of disposable income does US consumers spend on food?
9.6%
18%
2.6%
11.3%
Americans throw away _ percent of the food they bring home every month.
15%
25%
22%
10%
How much percentage does all food grown and produce in the US is never eaten?
40%
20%
24%
54%
How many people does each farm produce annually in the US and abroad?
129
169
179
189
How many farms are in America?
4 Million
2.5 Million
1.9 Million
6.8 Million
Agriculture, food and related industries together contribute more than _ trillion to the US GDP.
2.1
1.8
1.5
1.6
How much total annual production make up US agricultural commodities?
2.1 Trillion Lbs
2.4 Trillion Lbs
3.4 Trillion Lbs
1.9 Trillion Lbs
What percent of crops and livestock are included in the annual production?
85% and 15%
80% and 20%
75% and 25%
70% and 30%
How many farm operators are in the US
2.4 Million
3.4 Million
4.4 Million
5.4 Million
What is the average age of farm operators?
50
58
34
46
Women make up of what percent of the total number of farm operators?
34%
36%
26%
24%
What percent of farmers are under aged 35?
6%
4%
9%
11%
What percentage of farmers are beginning farmers (in business less than 10 years)?
25%
35%
30%
20%
How many acres make up land in farms?
710 Million
690 Million
820 Million
880 Million
Since 2017, what is the difference of 2022’s total land? (DECREASE)
21.8 Million
14.7 Million
19.8 Million
20.1 Million
What is the average size of farms?
527 Acres
463 Acres
489 Acres
513 Acres
What percent of all US farms are owned by individuals?
92%
97%
99%
89%
Approx. how many (percent) of farms are small, defined by the USDA as having annual gross cash income under $350,000
91%
85%
56%
74%
How much land is used for farming (on small farms)?
25%
45%
20%
40%
How much land used for farming is operated by family farms or ranches?
89%
90%
91%
92%
In 2023, how many billion dollars worth of American agricultural products were exported around the globe?
175 Billion
174 Billion
173 Billion
172 Billion
What are the three top import (customers) countries?
China, Mexico, Canada
China, South Korea, Canada
China, Mexico, Colombia
China, Mexico, Philippines
US Ag imports equal _ Billion (2023)
190 Billion
195 Billion
200 Billion
205 Billion
What is the top ag imports?
Coffee & Cocoa
Livestock & Meats
Fresh & processed fruits
Fresh & processed vegetables
What is the top ag exports?
Fresh and Processed fruits and vegetables
Meat, Veal, Pork and poultry
Soybeans
Corn
About _ % of all US agricultural products by volume were exported in 2023?
18%
19%
20%
21%
_ Million metric tons of corn, coarse, grains, soybeans, soybean meal, wheat and rice
134.6
133.6
132.6
131.6
_ million metric tons of poultry meats
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
_ million metric tons of cotton
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
Total USDA budget in 2023 is _ Billion, including 71% in food assistance, 13% in farm, conservation, and commodity programs, 5% in forestry, and 11% in food safety, rural development research, and marketing/regulatory programs
238 Billion
228 Billion
218 Billion
208 Billion
Who established the USDA and when?
Franklin Roosevelt and 1921
Abraham Lincoln and 1862
The 10-Year federal spending looks for _ trillion dollars.
95.1
96.1
94.1
93.1
10-Year Federal Spending looks for Agriculture Baseline including Food assistance and nutrition programs to take up _ Trillion dollars, only including 1.8% of the budget.
1.8
2.8
3.8
4.8
For 2022, Farm-level production expenses were _% higher than in 2012.
20
10
15
25
Agriculture accounts for just under _% of total US greenhouse gas emissions, farr less than the transportation, electricity generation and industry sectors.
25
20
15
10
Sustainable soil use and resource conservation efforts increased by _ million acres in 10 years
43
42
41
40
_% of all US farmland is used for conservation and wildlife habitat.
20
21
22
23
Floriculture cash receipts for potted plants, flowers, and flower seeds have exceeded _ billion annually.
3
4
1
2
There are _ floriculture operations in the US including the top-producing states by value including Florida, California, Michigan, New Jersey,
8961
7951
8951
9951
Biotech crops are grown in _ countries.
Top 5 being US, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, and India.
26
5
29
9
What country is the first to approve nutrient-enriched “golden rice”?
Argentina
Brazil
Philippines
US
What 5 states account for 49% of aquaculture sales and 41% of aquaculture farms, making up for 5,961 farms?
Mississippi, Washington, Lousiana, Florida, and California
Mississippi, Montana, Louisiana, Florida, and California
Mississippi, Georgia, Montana, Florida, and California
Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida
About _ of the US is covered with trees.
three fourths
half
one third
one fourth
What three products of aquaculture makes up the majority of US grown aquaculture sales for domestic consumption
catfish, bass and oysters
catfish, salmon, and clams
muscles, oysters, and clams
Catfish, oysters, and clams
A typical Holstein dairy cow weighs 1500 lbs and will produce an average of more than _ lbs of milk each year.
24,000 lbs
25,000 lbs
26,000 lbs
27,000 lbs
More than _ million dairy cows live on farms across the US.
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
One day’s production of diary cattle can top out at _ lbs of 3.5% (whole) fat milk, yielding 4.8 lbs of butter or 8.7 gallons of ice cream or 10.5 lbs of cheese
104
105
106
107
Robotic milking systems used on some dairy farms require an average of _% less labor compared to conventional systems.
28
29
30
31
Solar panels are used by _ amount of US farms to generate electricity. States with the most on-farm solar energy systems are California (14%), Texas (10%) and Colorado (4%)
116,758
126,758
136,758
146,758
There are _ amount of members in FFA
827,273
927,273
1,027,273
1,127,273
Over the previous year, how much percentage of increase in membership was observed?
8.4%
8.5%
8.6%
8.7%
What percentage of FFA members are male?
48%
49%
50%
51%
What percentage of members are females?
45.5%
44.5%
43.5%
42.5%
What percentage of FFA chapters are located in rural areas?
80%
70%
60%
50%
How many chapters are in National FFA, including all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.s. Virgin islands?
9,535
9,435
9,335
9,235
What percent of chapters are in publicly funded schools?
95%
94%
93%
92%
How many members are a part of National FFA Alumni and Supporters?
770,152
760,152
750,152
740,152
How many ag educators/ffa advisors are there?
14,460
14,470
14,480
14,490
