Oklahoma FFA Greenhand Quiz 2026 — 40 Questions
DOMAIN 1: FFA History, Colors & Emblem Symbolism (10 Questions)
Question 1 (Multiple-Choice)
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) was founded in which year at the National Convention in
Kansas City, Missouri?
A. 1925
B. 1928
C. 1930
D. 1935
[CORRECT: B]
Rationale: The FFA was founded in 1928 at the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri, during
the first National Convention. Thirty-three delegates from 18 states established the organization
to provide agricultural education students with leadership and career development
opportunities. The founding year 1928 is one of the most fundamental facts every Greenhand
member must memorize.
Question 2 (True/False)
The FFA Creed was written by E.M. Tiffany and was officially adopted at the 3rd National FFA
Convention in 1930.
[CORRECT: TRUE]
Rationale: The FFA Creed was authored by E.M. Tiffany, an agricultural education instructor at
the University of Wisconsin, and was officially adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention in
1930 in Kansas City. The Creed has remained largely unchanged since its adoption and serves as
the foundational statement of beliefs for all FFA members. It is required memorization for the
Greenhand Degree.
Question 3 (Multiple-Choice)
The FFA Creed was adopted at which National FFA Convention?
A. 1st National Convention in 1928
B. 2nd National Convention in 1929
,C. 3rd National Convention in 1930
D. 5th National Convention in 1932
[CORRECT: C]
Rationale: The FFA Creed was officially adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention in 1930,
two years after the organization's founding. E.M. Tiffany composed the Creed to articulate the
values, beliefs, and commitments of agricultural students. The 1930 adoption date is historically
significant as it established the philosophical foundation of the organization during its formative
years.
Question 4 (SATA)
Which of the following are the official colors of the National FFA Organization? (Select all that
apply.)
A. National Blue
B. Corn Gold
C. American Red
D. Harvest Green
E. Old Glory Red
[CORRECT: A, B]
Rationale: The official colors of the National FFA Organization are National Blue and Corn Gold.
These colors were adopted at the 1929 National Convention. National Blue symbolizes the blue
field of the American flag and represents the national scope of the organization. Corn Gold
represents the golden fields of ripened corn, a crop native to America and grown in every state,
symbolizing the common agricultural interests of all members.
Question 5 (Multiple-Choice)
The cross-section of the ear of corn on the FFA emblem represents:
A. Knowledge and wisdom
B. Labor and tillage of the soil
C. Unity, because corn is grown in every state
D. Progress and agricultural innovation
[CORRECT: C]
Rationale: The cross-section of the ear of corn on the FFA emblem represents unity. Corn is a
native American crop grown in every state of the union, symbolizing the common agricultural
, heritage that unites all FFA members regardless of their geographic location. The emblem's
founding fathers selected corn specifically because of its universal cultivation across America,
making it a powerful symbol of national unity in agriculture.
Question 6 (True/False)
The official FFA colors, National Blue and Corn Gold, were adopted at the 1929 National FFA
Convention, one year after the organization was founded.
[CORRECT: TRUE]
Rationale: National Blue and Corn Gold were officially adopted as the FFA colors at the 1929
National Convention, the second convention held by the organization. National Blue represents
the blue field of the American flag, signifying that the FFA is a national organization. Corn Gold
represents the golden wealth of American agriculture and the ripened fields of corn that are
common to all states. Every FFA member must know these colors and their symbolism.
Question 7 (Multiple-Choice)
On the FFA emblem, the plow symbolizes:
A. Knowledge and wisdom
B. Labor and tillage of the soil
C. Progress and the advancement of agriculture
D. Freedom and national pride
[CORRECT: B]
Rationale: The plow on the FFA emblem symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil. It represents
the foundational work of agriculture and the dedication required to cultivate the land. The plow
is one of the oldest and most essential agricultural implements, signifying the hard work and
stewardship that agriculturalists provide. The Vice President of an FFA chapter is stationed by
the plow during official ceremonies.
Question 8 (True/False)
The owl on the FFA emblem represents knowledge and wisdom, and the Advisor is stationed by
the owl during chapter meetings.
[CORRECT: TRUE]
Rationale: The owl is a long-standing symbol of knowledge and wisdom across many cultures,
DOMAIN 1: FFA History, Colors & Emblem Symbolism (10 Questions)
Question 1 (Multiple-Choice)
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) was founded in which year at the National Convention in
Kansas City, Missouri?
A. 1925
B. 1928
C. 1930
D. 1935
[CORRECT: B]
Rationale: The FFA was founded in 1928 at the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri, during
the first National Convention. Thirty-three delegates from 18 states established the organization
to provide agricultural education students with leadership and career development
opportunities. The founding year 1928 is one of the most fundamental facts every Greenhand
member must memorize.
Question 2 (True/False)
The FFA Creed was written by E.M. Tiffany and was officially adopted at the 3rd National FFA
Convention in 1930.
[CORRECT: TRUE]
Rationale: The FFA Creed was authored by E.M. Tiffany, an agricultural education instructor at
the University of Wisconsin, and was officially adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention in
1930 in Kansas City. The Creed has remained largely unchanged since its adoption and serves as
the foundational statement of beliefs for all FFA members. It is required memorization for the
Greenhand Degree.
Question 3 (Multiple-Choice)
The FFA Creed was adopted at which National FFA Convention?
A. 1st National Convention in 1928
B. 2nd National Convention in 1929
,C. 3rd National Convention in 1930
D. 5th National Convention in 1932
[CORRECT: C]
Rationale: The FFA Creed was officially adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention in 1930,
two years after the organization's founding. E.M. Tiffany composed the Creed to articulate the
values, beliefs, and commitments of agricultural students. The 1930 adoption date is historically
significant as it established the philosophical foundation of the organization during its formative
years.
Question 4 (SATA)
Which of the following are the official colors of the National FFA Organization? (Select all that
apply.)
A. National Blue
B. Corn Gold
C. American Red
D. Harvest Green
E. Old Glory Red
[CORRECT: A, B]
Rationale: The official colors of the National FFA Organization are National Blue and Corn Gold.
These colors were adopted at the 1929 National Convention. National Blue symbolizes the blue
field of the American flag and represents the national scope of the organization. Corn Gold
represents the golden fields of ripened corn, a crop native to America and grown in every state,
symbolizing the common agricultural interests of all members.
Question 5 (Multiple-Choice)
The cross-section of the ear of corn on the FFA emblem represents:
A. Knowledge and wisdom
B. Labor and tillage of the soil
C. Unity, because corn is grown in every state
D. Progress and agricultural innovation
[CORRECT: C]
Rationale: The cross-section of the ear of corn on the FFA emblem represents unity. Corn is a
native American crop grown in every state of the union, symbolizing the common agricultural
, heritage that unites all FFA members regardless of their geographic location. The emblem's
founding fathers selected corn specifically because of its universal cultivation across America,
making it a powerful symbol of national unity in agriculture.
Question 6 (True/False)
The official FFA colors, National Blue and Corn Gold, were adopted at the 1929 National FFA
Convention, one year after the organization was founded.
[CORRECT: TRUE]
Rationale: National Blue and Corn Gold were officially adopted as the FFA colors at the 1929
National Convention, the second convention held by the organization. National Blue represents
the blue field of the American flag, signifying that the FFA is a national organization. Corn Gold
represents the golden wealth of American agriculture and the ripened fields of corn that are
common to all states. Every FFA member must know these colors and their symbolism.
Question 7 (Multiple-Choice)
On the FFA emblem, the plow symbolizes:
A. Knowledge and wisdom
B. Labor and tillage of the soil
C. Progress and the advancement of agriculture
D. Freedom and national pride
[CORRECT: B]
Rationale: The plow on the FFA emblem symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil. It represents
the foundational work of agriculture and the dedication required to cultivate the land. The plow
is one of the oldest and most essential agricultural implements, signifying the hard work and
stewardship that agriculturalists provide. The Vice President of an FFA chapter is stationed by
the plow during official ceremonies.
Question 8 (True/False)
The owl on the FFA emblem represents knowledge and wisdom, and the Advisor is stationed by
the owl during chapter meetings.
[CORRECT: TRUE]
Rationale: The owl is a long-standing symbol of knowledge and wisdom across many cultures,
