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General James Oglethorpe implemented an Agriculture Education program for Georgia.
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Cyrus McCormick patents the reaper (increased harvest with less labor)
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Grain drill patented (greatly increased wheat average &a wheat supply)
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U.S. Department of Agriculture established (government support for & control of agriculture
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Barbed wire patented (confined cattle increased beef production & quality
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First hybrid crop developed- corn (greatly increased yield and quality)
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First gasoline tractor built (agriculture's greatest achievement)
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George Washington Carver found new uses for peanuts (agricultural expansion and diversification)
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The smith-Hughes vocational education Act, passed by U.S. congress, provided funding for vocational agriculture course. Sponcer's of the bill. Senator hoke smith and Rep. Dudley Hughes both represented Georgia in Congress
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First national FFA convention held in Kansas City. First gathering of New Farmers of America.
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National blue and Corn gold were adopted as official FFA colors.
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Delegates restricted FFA membership to boys only.
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81st U.S congress passed a bill that granted a federal charter to FFA. President Harry S. Truman signed this on aug 30.
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FFA and Future Farmers of America merged together, doing this increased membership by 50,000
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FFA opened up to girls.
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FFA changed its name too National FFA organization to reflect the growing industry. Also opened to 7th and 8th grade students.
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National FFA magazine changed its name too FFA new horizons.
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First African-entrepreneurship awards where presented.
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National FFA convention held in Indianapolis for the first time.