FFA History

The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act

Jan 1, 1917

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

FFA Established

Jan 1, 1928

Future Farmers of America established in Kansas City, Mo.

FFA Colors Adopted

Jan 1, 1929

National Blue and corn gold adopted as official colors.

FFA Creed

Jan 1, 1930

Official FFA Creed adoped

Blue Jacket

Jan 1, 1933

Blue corduroy jacket adopted as official dress.

FFA Membership

Jan 1, 1935

Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 members.

President

Jan 1, 1950

President Harry Truman granted a Federal Charter to FFA.

Farmers Merge

Jan 1, 1965

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

FFA Girls

Jan 1, 1969

FFA opens membership to girls.

FFA Alumni

Jan 1, 1971

National FFA Alumni founded.

FFA Official Dress

Jan 1, 1973

FFA Official Dress Standards created.

Handbook

Jan 1, 1976

First FFA Student Handbook is published.

TV

Jan 1, 1984

First FFA TV public service announcements air.

Agriscience Teacher

Jan 1, 1987

First Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award is given.

Name Change

Jan 1, 1988

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