WorksheetsStar Greenhand Test Bank
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What are the three integral components of agriculture education?
FFA, SAE, and Classroom/Laboratory
FFA, SAE, and Supervised Study
FFA, CDE, and Classroom
SAE, LDE, and Laboratory
How many members are in the National FFA Organization?
1,034,437
950,000
1,250,000
875,500
How many members are in the Tennessee FFA Association?
34,303
28,750
40,125
31,900
How many state associations are there in the National FFA Organization?
50
51
52
53
How many chapters are in the Tennessee FFA Association?
240
261
275
300
How many delegates were at the first National FFA Convention?
33 delegates from 18 states
50 delegates from 25 states
25 delegates from 10 states
40 delegates from 20 states
How many delegates were at the last National FFA Convention?
350
425
475
525
How many pins may be worn on the FFA jacket, and where are they placed?
3, below the name
2, above the name
3, on the collar
4, below the name
How many taps of the gavel call a meeting to order?
1
2
3
a series
How many taps of the gavel complete an item of business?
1
2
3
a series
How many taps of the gavel indicate to be seated?
1
2
3
a series
How many taps of the gavel indicate to stand?
1
2
3
a series
How many taps of the gavel restore order?
1
2
3
a series
At what grade can FFA membership begin nationally?
3rd grade
4th grade
5th grade
6th grade
For the American FFA Degree, which requirement set is correct regarding money earned/invested and hours?
Earn at least 10,000andinvest 7,500; or earn and invest at least $2,000 and complete 2,250 unpaid hours beyond class time
Earn at least 7,500andinvest 10,000; or earn and invest at least $2,250 and complete 2,000 unpaid hours
Earn at least 5,000andinvest 3,000; or earn and invest at least $1,500 and complete 1,500 unpaid hours
Earn at least 12,000andinvest 9,000; or earn and invest at least $3,000 and complete 2,500 unpaid hours
For the Chapter FFA Degree, which requirement set is correct regarding money earned/invested and hours?
Earn and productively invest at least $150, or work at least 45 hours outside scheduled class time, or a combination through the SAE
Earn and invest at least $250, or work at least 30 hours outside class time, through the SAE
Earn and invest at least $100, and work at least 20 hours outside class time
Earn and invest at least $200, or work at least 60 hours outside class time
For the State FFA Degree, which requirement set is correct regarding money earned/invested and hours?
Earn and productively invest at least $1,000, or work at least 300 hours outside scheduled class time through an SAE
Earn and invest at least $750, or work at least 250 hours outside class time through an SAE
Earn and invest at least $1,500, or work at least 400 hours outside class time through an SAE
Earn and invest at least $500, or work at least 200 hours outside class time through an SAE
How much were the first National FFA dues?
$0.05
$0.10
$0.25
$0.50
How often is FFA New Horizons published?
Once a year
Two times a year
Quarterly
Monthly
Who is the Tennessee FFA State Director?
Ryan Inman
Josh Eason
Stena Meadows
Terra Davis
Which list correctly names the Tennessee FFA Regional Coordinators by region?
West Tennessee—Josh Eason; East Tennessee—Stena Meadows; Middle Tennessee—Terra Davis and Summer Major
West Tennessee—Ryan Inman; East Tennessee—Katie Lipford; Middle Tennessee—Lucy Beth Jackson and Ari Mota
West Tennessee—Terra Davis; East Tennessee—Josh Eason; Middle Tennessee—Stena Meadows and Sarah Marshall
West Tennessee—Abigail Collie; East Tennessee—Weston Brown; Middle Tennessee—Casen Austin and Brooke Rollins
Who is the TN Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Consultant and State FFA Advisor?
Christy Cobble
Dr. Charlie Hatcher
Lizzette Reynolds
Bill Lee
Who is the Governor of the state of Tennessee?
Bill Lee
Ryan Inman
Tom Vilsack
Josh Eason
Who is the Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture?
Dr. Charlie Hatcher
Christy Cobble
Bill Lee
Lizzette Reynolds
What is the Tennessee State FFA website address?
www.tnffa.org
www.tn.gov/ffa
www.ffa.tn.us
www.tennesseeffa.com
Who is the Tennessee Commissioner of Education?
Lizzette Reynolds
Christy Cobble
Bill Lee
Brooke Rollins
Who is the US Secretary of Agriculture?
Brooke Rollins
Tom Vilsack
Ryan Inman
Charlie Hatcher
Which option lists the current Tennessee FFA State Officers with positions and home chapters?
President—Weston Brown (West Greene); Secretary—Abigail Whicker (Middle TN Ag Academy); East TN VP—Katie Lipford (Johnson County); Middle TN VP—Casen Austin (Macon County); West TN VP—Abigail Collie (Westview); Treasurer—Lucy Beth Jackson (Paris); Reporter—Ari Mota (Stewarts Creek); Sentinel—Sarah Marshall (Eagleville)
President—Katie Lipford (Johnson County); Secretary—Weston Brown (West Greene); East TN VP—Abigail Whicker (Middle TN Ag Academy); Middle TN VP—Sarah Marshall (Eagleville); West TN VP—Casen Austin (Macon County); Treasurer—Abigail Collie (Westview); Reporter—Lucy Beth Jackson (Paris); Sentinel—Ari Mota (Stewarts Creek)
President—Ryan Inman (State Office); Secretary—Josh Eason (West TN); East TN VP—Terra Davis (Middle TN); Middle TN VP—Stena Meadows (East TN); West TN VP—Brooke Rollins (USDA); Treasurer—Bill Lee (Governor); Reporter—Christy Cobble (State Advisor); Sentinel—Charlie Hatcher (Agriculture)
President—Abigail Collie (Westview); Secretary—Lucy Beth Jackson (Paris); East TN VP—Weston Brown (West Greene); Middle TN VP—Ari Mota (Stewarts Creek); West TN VP—Sarah Marshall (Eagleville); Treasurer—Casen Austin (Macon County); Reporter—Katie Lipford (Johnson County); Sentinel—Abigail Whicker (Middle TN Ag Academy)
Tennessee was the ____ state to be chartered in the National FFA Organization.
25th
26th
27th
28th
What do the letters CDE stand for?
Career Development Event
Chapter Development Exercise
Community Development Experience
Council of District Events
What do the letters LDE stand for?
Leadership Development Event
Learning and Development Exercise
Local District Event
Leadership Design Experience
What do the letters SAE stand for?
Supervised Agriculture Experience
Student Agricultural Enterprise
School-based Agriculture Experience
Supervised Academic Exercise
What do the letters AFNR stand for?
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Research
Agriculture, Farming and Nutritional Resources
Agricultural, Food and Nature Relations
What do the letters POA stand for?
Program of Activities
Plan of Action
Portfolio of Achievements
Projects of Agriculture
What is a Program Of Activities?
A chapter’s written record of their yearly activities
An annual schedule of state FFA conventions only
A list of national contests offered to members
A monthly calendar of local fundraising events
Which divisions are included in a chapter’s Program of Activities? Select all that apply.
Growing Leaders
Building Communities
Strengthening Agriculture
Enhancing Agribusiness
Which are the five degrees of the FFA? Select all that apply.
Discovery
Greenhand
Chapter
State
American
At what organizational levels does the FFA operate? Select all that apply.
Local
State
National
Regional
Which kinds of FFA membership exist? Select all that apply.
Active
Honorary
Alumni
Associate
What material is the Official FFA Jacket made of?
Corduroy
Denim
Polyester
Leather
Which regions make up the National FFA Organization? Select all that apply.
Western
Central
Southern
Eastern
Northern
What are the official FFA colors?
national blue and corn gold
navy blue and harvest gold
royal blue and maize
blue and yellow
Which option lists the 6 constitutional FFA offices correctly?
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Sentinel
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Parliamentarian
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, Advisor
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Librarian, Sentinel
What is the most recognized symbol of the FFA?
the jacket
the plow
the owl
the rising sun
Until when may a member retain active FFA membership?
Until Nov. 30 following his or her fourth National FFA Convention after graduation from high school
Until the end of senior year of high school
Until age 21, regardless of convention attendance
For two years after graduation, with no exceptions
Which set best describes the chapter equipment (paraphernalia) that should be displayed at each meeting?
Chairs, podium, 1 gavel and block, a complete set of officer stations (symbols), American Flag, Official FFA Manuals
Podium, two gavels, chapter banner, state flag only
Chairs, podium, advisor’s station, treasurer’s book, state FFA manuals
Podium, American Flag, community service posters, one gavel
Which congressional act established vocational agriculture?
Smith-Hughes Act of 1917
Morrill Act of 1862
Hatch Act of 1887
Land-Grant Act of 1890
Which are the three types of FFA Alumni Membership?
Associate, Annual/Affiliate, and Lifetime
Active, Honorary, and Alumni
Student, Advisor, and Lifetime
Associate, Student, and Alumni
What is the Official FFA Salute?
The Pledge of Allegiance
The FFA Creed
The National Anthem
The Motto
What is the official name for Tennessee’s FFA camp?
TN FFA Leadership Training Camp/Camp Clements
Tennessee Agriculture Leadership Camp
Volunteer State FFA Retreat
Smoky Mountain FFA Camp
Where is Camp Clements located?
Doyle, TN
Nashville, TN
Knoxville, TN
Cookeville, TN
Along what river is Camp Clements located?
Caney Fork
Cumberland
Tennessee
Duck
What is the official name of the FFA magazine?
FFA New Horizons
FFA Today
American Agriculturist
Future Farmers Monthly
What is the symbol of the American FFA Degree?
Golden Key
Golden Eagle
Silver Star
Bronze Plow
Who is the TAAE president?
Chase Murray
Leslie Miller
Jordan Hayes
Taylor Scott
What do the letters TAAE stand for?
Tennessee Association of Agriculture Educators
Tennessee Association of Agricultural Engineers
Teachers Association of Agriculture Education
Tennessee Alliance for Agricultural Education
What do the letters ILSSO stand for?
International Leadership Seminar for State Officers
Institute for Leadership Skills of State Organizations
International Learning Series for Student Officers
Independent Leadership Seminar for State Officials
What do the letters PLOW stand for?
Passing Literacy OnWard
Progress in Leadership, Outreach, Work
Professional Leadership Organization Workshop
Providing Literacy Opportunities Widely
What do the letters WLC stand for?
Washington Leadership Conference
World Leadership Council
Western Leaders Coalition
Workshop for Leadership and Citizenship
What law is the FFA Federal Charter?
Originally Public Law 740, now Public Law 116-7
Public Law 116-7 only
Public Law 740 only
Public Law 107-12
What metal is the American FFA Degree pin made of?
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Copper
What metal is the Chapter FFA Degree pin made of?
Silver
Gold
Bronze
Nickel
What metal is the Greenhand FFA Degree pin made of?
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Aluminum
What metal is the State FFA Degree pin made of?
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Platinum
What parliamentary procedure rules does the FFA use?
Robert’s Rules of Order – Newly Revised 12th Edition
Robert’s Rules of Order – Original Edition
Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure
Jefferson’s Manual
Which pins may be worn above the name on the FFA jacket? Select all that apply.
State FFA Degree
American FFA Degree
Chapter FFA Degree
Greenhand FFA Degree
Which pins may be worn on the FFA jacket? Select all that apply.
Highest office
Highest degree
Highest award/honor
Chapter membership pin
What schools can have an FFA chapter?
Schools with agriculture programs governed by the state
Any public school regardless of program
Private schools only
Schools with science programs only
What rankings can a chapter receive on the national level?
National 1, 2, or 3 Star
Gold, Silver, or Bronze
Blue, Gold, or White
Diamond, Platinum, or Gold
What rankings can a chapter receive on the state level?
Gold, Silver, or Bronze
National 1, 2, or 3 Star
Blue, Gold, or White
Platinum, Gold, or Silver
What was the forerunner of the FFA?
Future Farmers of Virginia
New Farmers of America
Future Farmers of America
National Young Farmers Association
What was the NFA?
New Farmers of America
National Farm Alliance
Northern Farmers Association
New Future Agriculturists
Who was enrolled in the NFA?
African American farm boys enrolled in agriculture education courses
All rural students regardless of program
Only college agriculture majors
High school students in general education
What was the original name of the FFA magazine?
The National Future Farmer
FFA New Horizons
American Agriculturist
Future Farmers Journal
What was the original name of the FFA?
Future Farmers of America
National FFA Organization
Young Farmers Association
American Rural Youth
When is National FFA Week?
Week of George Washington's birthday in February
First full week of March
Second week of October
Last week of January
Who was the first state advisor for the Tennessee FFA?
Dudley M. Clements
Dr. Travis Park
Henry Groseclose
Phillip Baker
When was the Future Farmers of Tennessee established?
1927
1928
1930
1933
In what year did Tennessee receive its charter from the National Future Farmers of America?
1929
1927
1933
1939
When was the FFA formed?
1928 at the 1st National Convention
1927 at the State Convention
1930 at the 3rd National Convention
1933 at the 6th National Convention
When were the FFA colors selected?
1929 at the 2nd National Convention
1928 at the 1st National Convention
1930 at the 3rd National Convention
1933 at the 6th National Convention
When was the FFA Creed adopted?
1930 at the 3rd National Convention
1928 at the 1st National Convention
1929 at the 2nd National Convention
1933 at the 6th National Convention
When was the Official FFA jacket adopted?
1933 at the 6th National Convention
1930 at the 3rd National Convention
1929 at the 2nd National Convention
1939 at the National Convention
When did the FFA purchase part of George Washington's Estate?
1939
1933
1944
1950
When was the first National FFA Camp founded?
1939
1944
1947
1948
When did the National FFA Foundation start?
1944
1939
1947
1950
When was the National FFA Band formed?
1947
1944
1948
1950
When was the National FFA Chorus formed?
1948
1944
1947
1950
When did the National FFA Supply Service start?
1948
1944
1947
1952
When did National FFA Week begin?
1948
1944
1950
1952
When did the FFA receive its Federal Charter?
1950
1944
1948
1952
When was the FFA Code of Ethics adopted?
1952
1948
1950
1953
When did the U.S. Post Office issue the FFA a stamp?
1953
1950
1952
1965
When did the NFA and FFA consolidate?
1965
1953
1969
1971
When was the FFA Creed revised?
1965 and 1990 at the 38th and 63rd National Conventions
1952 at the National Convention
1969 at the 42nd National Convention
1973 at the National Convention
When were girls admitted to the FFA?
1969
1965
1971
1973
When did the National FFA Alumni start?
1971
1969
1973
1988
In what year were FFA Official Dress standards created by delegates at the National FFA Convention?
1973
1971
1969
1989
When was the name of the FFA changed?
1988
1989
2018
1973
In what year did the National FFA Alumni Association change its name to National FFA Alumni and Supporters?
2018
1988
1989
1971
When was the name of the FFA magazine changed?
1989
1988
1973
2018
Where is Tennessee State Convention held?
Gatlinburg, TN
Nashville, TN
Memphis, TN
Knoxville, TN
Where is National FFA Convention currently held?
Indianapolis, IN
Kansas City, MO
Louisville, KY
Alexandria, VA
Where is the Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture's office?
Ellington Agricultural Center
Tennessee State Capitol
UT Institute of Agriculture
Tennessee Department of Education
What is the National FFA Organization’s website address?
www.ffa.org
www.nationalffa.com
www.ffanation.org
www.ffa.gov
What is the Tennessee FFA Association’s website address?
https://tnffa.org
https://tennesseeffa.com
https://ffa.tn.gov
https://tn-ffa.org
Where was National FFA Camp held?
George Washington's estate
Yellowstone National Park
Hotel Baltimore campus
Alexandria waterfront
Where was the first National Convention located?
Hotel Baltimore, Kansas City, Missouri
Indianapolis Convention Center, Indiana
Louisville Gardens, Kentucky
Memorial Coliseum, Alabama
Where was the first National FFA Center located?
Alexandria, Virginia
Kansas City, Missouri
Indianapolis, Indiana
Washington, D.C.
Who is the "Father of the FFA?"
Henry Groseclose
E. M. Tiffany
Leslie Applegate
Dr. Travis Park
Who is the Chairman of the Tennessee FFA Foundation?
Phillip Baker
Chelsea Carpenter
Marisa Hughes
Sadie Adams
Who is the Executive Director of the Tennessee FFA Foundation?
Chelsea Carpenter
Phillip Baker
Marisa Hughes
Scott Stump
Who is the Development Coordinator of the Tennessee FFA Foundation?
Marisa Hughes
Chelsea Carpenter
Phillip Baker
Shannon Turner
Who is the Camp Operations Manager for FFA Camp Clements?
Shannon Turner
Ben Grissom
Sadie Adams
Nick Baker
Who is the Camp Facilities Manager for FFA Camp Clements?
Ben Grissom
Shannon Turner
Phillip Baker
Chelsea Carpenter
Who is the CEO of the National FFA Organization?
Scott Stump
Cheryl Zimmerman
Dr. Travis Park
Corey Flournoy
Who is the National FFA Advisor?
Dr. Travis Park
Scott Stump
Cheryl Zimmerman
Henry Groseclose
Who is the National FFA Executive Secretary?
Cheryl Zimmerman
Scott Stump
Dr. Travis Park
Chelsea Carpenter
Who is the Operations Coordinator for the Tennessee FFA Foundation?
Sadie Adams
Phillip Baker
Marisa Hughes
Nick Baker
Who was the most recent FFA member to represent TN as a National FFA Officer?
Nick Baker, National Secretary, 2015–2016
Corey Flournoy, National President, 1994–1995
Breanna Holbert, National President, 2017–2018
Leslie Applegate, National President, 1928–1929
Who leads the National FFA Organization?
FFA Board of Directors
National Officers alone
United States Department of Agriculture
Tennessee FFA Foundation
Who was the first African-American National FFA President?
Corey Flournoy, Illinois
Fred McClure, Texas
Breanna Holbert, California
E. M. Tiffany, Kansas
Who was the first African American female to be elected National FFA President?
Breanna Holbert, California
Jan Eberly, California
Sadie Adams, Tennessee
Cheryl Zimmerman, Missouri
Who was the first female National FFA President?
Jan Eberly
Pam Farmer
Debbie Jennings
Leslie Applegate
Who was the first female president of Tennessee FFA?
Pam Farmer (Chowning)
Jan Eberly
Debbie Jennings
Stuart Watson
Who was the first female Tennessee FFA State Officer?
Debbie Jennings
Pam Farmer (Chowning)
Jan Eberly
Erwin Milton Tiffany
Who was the first National FFA Advisor?
Dr. C.H. Lane
Leslie Applegate
Wallace Bryan
Kenneth K. Mitchell
Who was the first National FFA President?
Leslie Applegate
Carlton Patton
Donald Moore
Joe Moore
Who was the first Tennessee FFA State President?
Donald Moore
Wallace Bryan
Kenneth K. Mitchell
Stuart Watson
Who was the first Star Farmer of America?
Carlton Patton
Leslie Applegate
Joe Moore
Wallace Bryan
Who was the longest serving Tennessee FFA State Advisor?
Kenneth K. Mitchell
Stuart Watson
Donald Moore
Dr. C.H. Lane
Who wears FFA jackets with only emblems on the back?
National Officers
Chapter Advisors
Agriscience teachers
Alumni members
Who wrote the FFA Creed, and in what year?
Erwin Milton Tiffany in 1930
Erwin Milton Tiffany in 1928
Leslie Applegate in 1930
Henry Groseclose in 1929
Which statement is the FFA Mission?
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.
FFA provides scholarships to members who attend national conventions to promote travel experiences.
FFA trains students to compete in livestock shows and soil judging through supervised practice.
FFA focuses on farm management and equipment maintenance to improve local agricultural production.
Which statement is the complete FFA Motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to learn. Earning to live, Living to serve.
Learning to Lead, Leading to serve. Growing to learn, Serving to live.
Learning to Grow, Growing to do. Serving to learn, Living to earn.
Leading to Learn, Learning to serve. Earning to lead, Serving to do.
Who is the Manager for Tennessee FFA within the Tennessee Department of Education?
Stuart Watson
Kenneth K. Mitchell
Donald Moore
Wallace Bryan
Which FFA Degree is only available to middle school students?
Discovery Degree
Greenhand Degree
Chapter Degree
State Degree
What is the name of the program that provides deserving members with FFA Official Jackets at no cost if they cannot afford to purchase one?
Give the Gift of Blue
Blue Jackets Bright Futures
Forever Blue Fund
Official Jacket Scholarship
Which Leadership Development Events (LDEs) are only available to first‑year members in middle or high school? Select all that apply.
Creed
Conduct of Chapter Meeting
Parliamentary Procedure
Prepared Public Speaking
Agriscience Fair
Which list correctly names the different kinds of SAEs?
Foundational; Ownership/Entrepreneurship; Placement/Internship; Research‑Based; School‑Based Enterprise; Service‑Learning
Foundational; Entrepreneurship Only; Internship Only; Classroom‑Based; Farm‑Based; Volunteerism
Ownership; Placement; Laboratory; Competition; Leadership; Service
Greenhand; Chapter; State; American; Agribusiness; Agriscience
Which list correctly names the three award programs through which student SAEs may be developed or honored?
SAE Grants; Proficiency Awards; Star Awards
Scholarships; Degrees; Career Development Events
SAE Grants; Leadership Awards; National Titles
Proficiency Awards; CDE Placings; Degrees
Which list correctly names the STAR Award categories available to Tennessee FFA members?
Star Greenhand; Star in Agriscience; Star in Placement; Star in Agribusiness; Star Farmer
Star Greenhand; Star in Leadership; Star in Production; Star in Sales; Star Scholar
Star Chapter; Star State; Star American; Star Officer; Star Member
Greenhand; Chapter; State; American; Honorary
Where is Forestry Camp held?
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Natchez Trace State Park
Frozen Head State Park
What is the mailing address of the National FFA Organization?
6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268
1211 N. American Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
1 National Avenue, Washington, DC 20001
500 FFA Way, Nashville, TN 37243
Where is the Tennessee FFA Foundation located?
Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University
Knoxville, University of Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University
Memphis, University of Memphis
What was the first agriculture education program in the nation after the passage of the Smith‑Hughes Act of 1917?
Grove High School
Cookeville High School
Hume-Fogg High School
Nashville Central High School
Who was the first National FFA officer from Tennessee?
Wallace Bryan
Donald Moore
Kenneth K. Mitchell
Joe Moore
How many chapters are in the Tennessee FFA Association?
250
150
300
200
In what year was the first all‑female team elected as Tennessee FFA State Officers?
2005–2006
1999–2000
2010–2011
1995–1996
Which Tennessee FFA member was on the cover of Time Magazine?
Joe Moore
Leslie Applegate
Wallace Bryan
Carlton Patton
