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1917
The Smith-Hughes National Education Act Establishes vocational agriculture classes. -
1925
The Future Farmers of Virginia for boys was a model for the Future Farmers of America. -
1926
the first national congress of agricultural students goes to a national livestock show. -
1927
The first constitution and bylaws are written for the FFV. -
1928
The FFA is established in Kansas City. the first national FFA convention is held in Kansa City. -
1929
National blue and corn gold are adopted as the national FFA colors. The FFA exceeds 30000 members. -
1930
The official FFA creed is written by E.M. Tiffany and adopted. Edward Drace wins the first public speaking event. -
1931
The national FFA radio program on NBC is launched. -
1932
A charter is Granted to the Puerto Rico FFA association. -
1933
The Blue corduroy jacket is adopted as the FFA official dress. -
1935
David Simmons is elected as the first national NFA president. -
1937
A national FFA camp is made for leadership skills. -
1939
28.5 acres are purchased for the first national FFA headquarters. -
1942
During WW2 FFA members fought and served WW2. -
1944
The FFA Foundation is formed in Washington to raise money. -
1946
Over 12,500 people attend the national FFA victory convention. -
1947
The first national FFA band performs at the national FFA convention. -
1948
National FFA supply service begins operation. -
1949
The first national FFA member exchange program begins. -
1950
The 81st U.S. Congress passes a bill that grants a federal charter to the FFA. -
1952
The FFA code of ethics is adopted. -
1953
President Dwight D. Eisenhower is the first president to speak at a national FFA convention. -
1955
Photo of American star farmer Joe Moore is on the cover of Time Magazine. -
1957
Former President Harry S. Truman speaks during the national FFA convention. -
1958
the national foundation for infantile paralysis presents NFA with a certificate of appreciation. -
1959
The first national FFA center is dedicated in Alexandria, Va. -
1964
The FFA sells its 100,000,000 jacket -
1965
NFA merges with FFA increasing the FFA membership by over 50,000 people. -
1966
The first national FFA Agricultural Career show is held at the FFA national convention. -
1967
Elmer J. Johnson helps develop the FFA archives. -
1976
Julie Smiley is the first female to hold A national FFA office. -
1968
Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon speaks at the National FFA convention. -
1969
FFA opens membership to females. -
1970
Anita Decker and Patricia Krowicki become the first female delegates to the national convention. -
1971
The national FFA Alumni association is Established. -
1973
FFA official dress standards are created. -
1974
President Gerald Ford speaks at the national FFA convention. -
1975
The first FFA student handbook is published. -
1975
Food for America program launches -
1976
Julie Smiley is elected FFA vice President -
1978
President Jimmy Carter speaks at a national FFA convention again. -
1979
Christe Peterson wins the first speaking event. -
1980
The FFA Foundation raises 100,000,000. -
1982
Jan Eberly is the first Female FFA president. -
1983
AG ED launches. -
1984
The FIrst FFA tv program launches -
1986
Steven McKay wins Ag teacher of the year. -
1987
The FFA tv show starts. -
1988
the FFA is now officially the FFA. -
1989
FFA magazine is now FFA new Horizons -
1990
PALS launches. -
1991
FFA chapters are charted in the virgin islands. -
1994
Corey Flournoy is the first African American FFA president. -
1996
H.O. Sargent award was reinstated. -
1997
The first Agri-entrepreneurship award is presented. -
1998
The national FFA center in Indianapolis is dedicated on July 20. -
1999
A national FFA convention has more than 45,000 people. -
2000
The national FFA archives are open. -
2001
Steven Offer is named the first star in Agriscience. -
2002
The 75th national FFA convention is held. -
2003
Only Blue will Due launches. -
2004
A national FFA convention is broadcasted live. -
2005
FFA launches Seeds of Hope, a fundraising campaign. -
2006
An FFA convention has over 50,000 attendants. -
2007
The FFA merchandise center opens in Indianapolis. -
2008
FFA member networking site launches. -
2009
FFA celebrates 40 years of women -
2010
DR Larry Case retires after 26 years as national FFA advisor. -
2011
The National FFA Alumni Association celebrates its 40 anniversary -
2012
Patrick Gottsch donates one million dollars to the national FFA organization. -
2013
Ram Truck's "So God Made a Farmer" -
2014
FFA members earn a record 3,765 American degrees. -
2015
Membership in FFA Alumni Association reaches over 60,000 members. -
2016
National FFA Alumni Association jumps to over 220,000 members. -
2017
Breanna Holbert is the first Female African American president in the FFA. -
2018
Platinum sponsor John Deere celebrates 75 years of a partnership -
2019
FFA celebrates 50 years of female members. -
2020
FFA members reach ove 760,000 members. -
2021
FFA celebrates 50 years of Alumni membership.