ffa history.

  • 1917

    the smith hues act national vocational education act was passed.
  • 1925

    Virginia tech ag teacher farmers for boys
  • 1926

    the first national ag students assemble.
  • 1927

    a federal agent for age education in Africa and they held they're first state rally the same year.
  • 1928

    FFA is established in Kansas.
  • 1929

    National FFA colors are now blue and corn gold.
  • 1930

    official FFA creed was written.
  • 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 now the official dress.
  • 1935

    NFA has founded as a national organization at the Tunguska institute in Alabama.
  • 1937

    during the national FFA convention, the new FFA camp was now a school next to Washington dc.
  • 1939

    28.5 acres of land purchased
  • 1942

    FFA members fight in world war 2.
  • 1944

    the future of the farmers association is made in Washington.
  • 1946

    attendance at the national FFA victory convention.
  • 1947

    the first FFA band performs at the national FFA convention.
  • 1948

    the FFA chorus and talent program is held at the national FFA convention.
  • 1949

    the first exchange program is made.
  • 1950

    FFA is in all 48 states including Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
  • 1952

    the FFA code of ethics is established.
  • 1953

    President Dwight d Eisenhower speaks at the FFA convention.
  • 1955

    photo American star farmer Joe Moore is on time magazine.
  • 1957

    President Harry Truman speaks during the national FFA convention
  • 1958

    the national foundation for infantile paralysis presents NFA with a certificate of appreciation.
  • 1959

    FFA holds its first national leadership training conference.
  • 1964

    FFA sells its one-millionth jacket.
  • 1965

    NFA merges with FFA increasing its members by 50000.
  • 1966

    first FFA national ag career show now called expo is held at ffa convention.
  • 1967

    Elmer j johnson helps develop archives.
  • 1968

    Richard m Nixon speaks at FFA convention.
  • 1969

    FFA opens to all women.
  • 1970

    first, too female delegates were Anita Decker and Patricia Nowicki.
  • 1971

    the BOAC program begins.
  • 1973

    FFA dress standards are made.
  • 1975

    food for America program is made.
  • 1976

    Alaska becomes the last state to receive a charter.
  • 1978

    President jimmy carter speaks at the national FFA convention.
  • 1980

    the FFA raises one million dollars in one year.
  • 1982

    Jan Alber becomes FFAs new president
  • 1983

    FFA computerized program has been made.
  • 1986

    The first ag teacher of the year award is given to steven mkay.
  • 1988

    the farmers for America changes its name to ffa.
  • 1991

    FFA chapters in us virgin islands.
  • 1994

    the first African American president was chosen his name is Corey Flourney.
  • 1996

    ho, Sargent award is reinstated.
  • 1997

    the first agi entroupenourship is presented.
  • 1998

    the national FFA center in indalopilis is dedicated on July 20th.
  • 1999

    the national FFA convention is held in Louisville
  • 2000

    the national FFA archives at India opens
  • 2001

    steven's offer is the first American star in ag.
  • 2002

    dress standards are revised.
  • 2003

    FFA live launches on RFD -tv
  • 2004

    the first live webcast of FFA.
  • 2005

    National FFA day launches a fundraiser.
  • 2006

    FFA raises one million dollars from the ford company.
  • 2007

    FFA merchandise center opens in idanopalus.
  • 2008

    the FFA networking site launches.
  • 2009

    FFA celebrates 40 years of women in the FFA.
  • 2010

    FFA celebrates 75th year birthday.