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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.