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    1917

    First National FFA Convention held in Kansas City: 33 delegates from 18 states in attendance. Leslie Applegate of New Jersey selected as the first national FFA president. First sectional gathering of New Farmers of America members held. National blue and corn gold adopted as official colors.
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    1925

    1. Virginia Tech agricultural education teacher educators Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman and Edmund C. Magill organized the Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes.
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    1926

    The First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students assembles for a National Livestock Judging Contest at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show in Kansas City, Mo.
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    1928

    The National FFA Organization, originally called the Future Farmers of America, was founded in 1928 as a national organization for boys in rural, farming communities. Its original purpose, the education of youth in agricultural fields of study, is still recognized through its current programs.
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    1929

    National blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors. Carlton Patton from Arkansas is named the first Star Farmer of America. ... At the Second National FFA Convention in November, 33 states are represented by 64 delegates
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    1933

    Blue corduroy jacket adopted as Official Dress. A group of FFA officers and members made a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., where they were greeted on the White House lawn by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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    1935

    New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Ala. Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 members. To learn more about NFA, visit the New Farmers of America Records webpage in the Philanthropy Archives of the IUPUI library
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    1942/1944

    During World War II, when tens of thousands of FFA members served in the armed services, national FFA conventions were streamlined events where only delegates and award winners attend. In 1942, just 217 people attended the convention.
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    1950

    The U.S. Congress passes Public Law 81-740, which grants the FFA a Federal Charter and stipulates that a U.S. Department of Education staff member be the National FFA Advisor.
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    1952

    1952 The National Future Farmer magazine was started. 1965 Consolidation with the New Farmers of America (NFA) strengthened the FFA
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    1953

    FFA U.S. postage stamp issued by U.S. Postal Service.
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    1965

    NFA merges with FFA, increasing FFA membership by more than 50,000. Delegates vote to increase FFA membership dues from 10 cents to 50 cents, allowing all members to receive the official FFA magazine, The National Future Farmer.
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    1969

    It's been 50 years since the 1969 National FFA Convention when women gained full, national membership in FFA. In 1969 women were officially allowed membership into the National FFA Organization.
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    1971

    The National FFA Alumni Association is established. The Building Our American Communities (BOAC) program begins.
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    1982

    Jan Eberly from California becomes the first female national FFA president.
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    1988

    The Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in agriculture. Seventh and eighth grade students are permitted to become FFA members. ... President Ronald Reagan speaks at the National FFA Convention via a prerecorded message.
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    1994

    Corey Flournoy from Illinois is the first African-American to be elected national FFA president; he is also the first urban student leader.
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    1999

    The National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time with 46,918 in attendance. Michael Van Winkle from Arkansas wins the first National Creed Speaking event.
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    2006

    The 79th National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis for the first time, with 54,589 in attendance. The National FFA Foundation announces its first $1 million contribution from the Ford Motor Company.
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    2011

    the national ffa alumni association celebrates its 40th anniversary
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    2017

    Breanna Holbert from California is the first African-American female to be elected national FFA president.
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    2009

    ffa celebrates 40 years of women in the organization.