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FFA History

By J.Ownley10

  • The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act

    The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act
    The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act established vocational agriculture courses.

  • FFA Established

    FFA Established
    Future Farmers of America established in Kansas City, Mo.

  • FFA Colors Adopted

    FFA Colors Adopted
    National Blue and corn gold adopted as official colors.

  • FFA Creed

    FFA Creed
    Official FFA Creed adoped

  • Blue Jacket

    Blue corduroy jacket adopted as official dress.

  • FFA Membership

    FFA Membership
    Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 members.

  • President

    President
    President Harry Truman granted a Federal Charter to FFA.

  • Farmers Merge

    Farmers Merge
    New Farmers of America merges with the Future Farmers of America.

  • FFA Girls

    FFA opens membership to girls.

  • FFA Alumni

    FFA Alumni
    National FFA Alumni founded.

  • FFA Official Dress

    FFA Official Dress
    FFA Official Dress Standards created.

  • Handbook

    Handbook
    First FFA Student Handbook is published.

  • TV

    TV
    First FFA TV public service announcements air.

  • Agriscience Teacher

    Agriscience Teacher
    First Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award is given.

  • Name Change

    Name Change
    Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in the agriculture industry.