Agriscience Timeline

Agriscience Timeline

Period: Jan 1, 1701 to Mar 5, 2015

Smith-Hughes Act established funding for vocational agriculture in High School.

Mar 5, 1917

Established funding for vocational agriculture in High School.

Virginia was the first state to have Future Farmers clubs for boys.

Mar 5, 1920

First state to have Future Farmers clubs for boys.

FFA became National Organization. A network of teachers guided the establishment of FFA as a team effort to establish a club for boys with similar farm interests.

Mar 5, 1928

Became National Organization. A network of teachers guided the establishment of FFA as a team effort to establish a club for boys with similar farm interests.

NFA was formed (New Farmers of America) for Black students.

Mar 5, 1935

Formed (New Farmers of America) for Black students.