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The Smith Hughes Act established funds for agriculture classes in high school.
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The first state to have a future farmers club for boys only was Virginia.
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FFA is now a national organization. Many teachers within schools are guiding the establishment of the FFA organization to make a club for boys with farm interests.
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The FFA Creed that was written by E.M. Tiffany has now been adopted.
The first FFA national public speaking event was held. The winner of the event was Edward Drace from Missouri. -
The blue corduroy jacket was adopted.
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The New Farmers of America was formed for colored students with agricultural interests
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First National FFA Band performs at the national FFA convention.
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FFA recieved a federal charter from congress called the Public Law 81-740. FFA was one of very little student organizations to recieve this charter.
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first U.S. President to speak at the National FFA Convention.
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The NFA and FFA merged into one group
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Girls were allowed to join FFA for the very first time.
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Jan Eberly from California, was the first female national FFA President
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The name of Future Farmers of America was changed to the National FFA Organization so that everyone could reflect the growing diversity in the agricultural industry.
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The Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS) program was launched.
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The first female, named Karlene Lindow from Wisconsin, was named Star Farmer.
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The National Convention completes a seven year run in Indianapolis and returns to Louisville, Kentucky in the year 2013 for three years.