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4-H was invented. Desiese resistant plants developed. Small tractors invented. FFA founded. First use of pesticides. Ammonia becomes available. Boll weevil eradicated. Precision agriculure used for gps.
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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 billsen.
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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 uU.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.