The iconic blue and gold corduroy FFA jacket is a symbol of unity, honor and pride for millions of members, alumni and supporters worldwide. As you gear up to wear your jacket at this year’s 97th National FFA Convention & Expo and other FFA activities, test your knowledge about the official FFA jacket and its time-honored history.
Answer Options:
A. 100
B. 90,000
C. 1.6
D. 1933
E. 3
F. 1964
G. 144,000
H. 17,000gi
Questions:
1. What percentage of contemporary corduroy is made from cotton?
2. What year was the FFA jacket first created?
3. On average, how many FFA jackets are sold annually?
4. How many yards of corduroy are required to create one FFA jacket?
5. What is the maximum number of pins that should be worn on the front of an FFA jacket?
6. Since 2014, how many jackets have been gifted to members to members through the Give the Gift of Blue program?
7. In what year was the one-millionth FFA jacket sold?
8. Throughout the course of one year, approximately how many yards of corduroy are used to make FFA jackets?
Answers:
1. 100 (A)
2. 1933 (D)
3. 90,000 (B)
4. 1.6 (C)
5. 3 (E)
6. 17,000 (H)
7. 1964 (F)
8. 144,000 (G)
