FFA and 4-H are youth organizations that reach out to millions of young people around the country. Nebraska is no exception, with the number of FFA chapters continuing to expand and with one of the highest 4-H enrollment rates as a percentage of the population in the country. With county fair season in full swing, it is always fun to look at the heritage of these two great youth organizations in the state. But how much do you know about your organizations? Here is a Friday quiz to test your FFA and 4-H IQ.

In what year did the Nebraska FFA Association become the sixth state to charter with the National FFA Organization? A. 1909  B. 1928  C. 1956

How many youth are members of traditional 4-H clubs in Nebraska? A. 42,000 B. 11,000  C. 125,000

How many FFA chapters are currently active in the state? A. 501  B. 150  C. 10

With what words does the 4-H Pledge begin? A. I pledge my hands to hard work B. I pledge my heart to be strong  C. I pledge my head to clearer thinking

With what words does the FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, begin? A. I believe that farmers are cool  B. I believe in the future of agriculture  C. I believe that I can make a difference

What is the name of the annual FFA chapter officer leadership training conference? A. COLT conference  B. BULL conference  C. YEAH conference

Where is the State 4-H Camp, built in 1959, located? A. Missouri National Recreation River B. Nebraska National Forest at Halsey  C. Fort Robinson

How many active affiliate FFA alumni chapters exist in Nebraska? A. 10,000 B.  207  C. 24

Which of the following is NOT a recognizable project area in 4-H in the state? A. Consumer and Family Sciences  B. Plant Science  C. How to raise water buffalo

What are the two westernmost FFA chapters in the state? A. Falls City and Seward  B. Hartington and McPherson County C. Sioux County and Morrill

What are younger 4-Hers ages 5 to 7 years old known as? A. Buddy Clovers  B. Clover Kids  C. Next Gen 4-Hers

During what month is the state FFA convention normally held in Lincoln? A. April  B. December  C. October

In how many of Nebraska’s 93 counties does 4-H exist? A. 52  B. 103  C. 93

In FFA, what is the highest level of membership any FFA member can achieve? A. Greenhand FFA Degree  B. International FFA Degree  C. American FFA Degree

How many youth from how many families who are organized and meet regularly can constitute a Nebraska 4-H Club? A. At least five youth from three different families B. At least 20 youth from eight different families  C. At least 10 youth from seven different families

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Answers: 1. 1928 2. 42,000 3. 150 4. I pledge my head to clearer thinking 5. I believe in the future of agriculture 6. COLT conference 7. Nebraska National Forest 8. 24 9. How to raise water buffalo 10. Sioux County and Morrill 11. Clover Kids 12. April 13. 93 14. American FFA Degree 15. At least five youth from three different families