AG

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  • Smith Hughes Act

    Smith Hughes Act

    Was an advancement in AG education. Has bettered the quality of life for everyone who is fed and clothed by the American Farmer.
  • FFV

    FFV

    Virginia Tech teacher starts a Future Farmers of Virginia class leading the way for Future Farmers of America.
  • 1926

    1926

    The First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students assembles in Kansas City MO for a National Livestock Judging Contest.
  • 1928

    1928

    Future Farmers of America established in Kansas City MO
  • 1929

    1929

    National Blue and Corn Gold are made into Official FFA colors
  • 1933

    1933

    Blue Corduroy Jacket is made into apart of Official Dress
  • 1935

    1935

    New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Ala
  • 1942/1944

    1942/1944

    FFA members join in the War Effort
  • 1950

    1950

    Department of Education Staff Member is decided to be the National FFA Advisor
  • 1952

    1952

    First Published Magazine for The National Future Farmer.
  • 1953

    1953

    U.S Post office department creates a special stamp for the 25th anniversary of FFA
  • 1965

    1965

    New Farmers of America Merges with FFA
  • 1969

    1969

    The Washington Conference begins
  • 1971

    1971

    The National FFA alumni Association established
  • 1982

    1982

    First Female National FFA president Jan Eberly
  • 1988

    1988

    President Ronald Reagan speaks at the National FFA Convention via prerecorded message
  • 1994

    1994

    Corey Flourney is the first African American to be elected national FFA president
  • 1999

    1999

    The National FFA convention is held in Louisville, Ky
  • 2005

    2005

    National FFA seeds of hope which is a fundraising event
  • 2006

    2006

    The 79th National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis for the first time
  • 2007

    2007

    FFA merchandise center opens in Indianapolis.
  • 2017

    2017

    Breanna Holbert from California is the first African-American female to be elected national FFA president.