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FFA

By a Kearney
  • Smith-Hughes Act

    Smith-Hughes Act

    The Smith Hughes National Vocational Education Act established funding for agricultural education in public schools. This set the stage for youth agricultural programs like FFA.
  • Future Farmers of America Founded

    Future Farmers of America Founded

    FFA was officially established in Kansas City, Missouri.
    Leslie Applegate from New Jersey was elected as the first National FFA president.
    Only 33 students from 18 states attended the first National FFA Convention.
  • FFA Creed

    FFA Creed

    E.M. Tiffany wrote the FFA Creed which was officially adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention.
  • New Farmers of America (NFA)

    New Farmers of America (NFA)

    a separate organization for African American students in agriculture education, modeled after FFA
  • FFA and NFA merge

    FFA and NFA merge

    The New Farmers of America merged with FFA, integrating the two organizations. Merger
  • Women can join FFA

    Women can join FFA

    FFA opened its membership to female students, greatly expanding opportunities in agricultural education.
  • NAME CHANGE

    NAME CHANGE

    Name change to "National FFA Organization". Reflects the broadening of agricultural careers beyond farming. The official name "Future Farmers of America" remained legally recognized.
  • Convention moves to Indianapolis, Indiana

    Convention moves to Indianapolis, Indiana

    Indianapolis became the new host city for the National FFA Convention
  • Record Membership

    Record Membership

    Membership reached over 700,000 students in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Continuing Growth and Innovation

    Continuing Growth and Innovation

    FFA continues expanding into STEM, environmental science, agribusiness, and biotechnology education. In 2025. FFA membership exceeds 950,000, making it the largest youth organization in the u.S. focused on agriculture and leadership.