FFA History

By csheehan2019@kapaahs.k12.hi.us
  • Smith Hughes National Act

    Smith Hughes National Act

    Establish agriculture courses
  • Virginia tech agriculture education

    Virginia tech agriculture education

    The FFV served as the model for the future farmers of america.
  • The american royal livestock show

    The american royal livestock show

    students particapate in national live stock contest
  • future farmers of america established in kanas city.mo

    future farmers of america established in kanas city.mo

    first national FFA convention held in kanas

  • National blue and corn gold adopted as offical colors

    The second national ffa convention in november 1929 33 states represented by 64 delegates.

  • official ffa credit written by em tiffany

    first official ffa manual printed
  • official ffa credit written by ef tiffany

    official ffa credit written by ef tiffany

    first manual printed
  • blue quarter roy jacket as offical dress

    blue quarter roy jacket as offical dress

    a group of officers made a pilgrimage to washington d.c
  • new farmers of america founded in tusky

    new farmers of america founded in tusky

    active ffa membership exceeded 100000 members
  • ffa camp and leadership training

    ffa camp and leadership training

    took place in washington
  • 28 acres of land purchased

    28 acres of land purchased

    arther and lucy of hondo texas became the only members to ever share the title of star farmer america
  • during ww2 ffa members served in armed services

    during ww2 ffa members served in armed services

    ffa conventions streamlined events where only delegates and award winners attended
  • ffa raised money for buisness

    ffa raised money for buisness

    138540 members served in the armed servicesw

  • first ffa band

    played at ffa convention
  • first ffa national talent program

    first ffa national talent program

    ffa week celebrated the week of george washingtons birthday
  • First International Exchange Program for FFA members.

    First International Exchange Program for FFA members.

    Began with Young Farmers Club of Great Britain.
  • On Aug. 30, President Harry S. Truman signed the bill, and it became Public Law 81-740.

    On Aug. 30, President Harry S. Truman signed the bill, and it became Public Law 81-740.

    A bill was passed by the 81st Congress of the United States that granted FFA a federal charter and specified that a U.S. Department of Education staff member be the national FFA advisor.
  • First issue of The National Future Farmer magazine published.

    First issue of The National Future Farmer magazine published.

    First issue of The National Future Farmer magazine published.
  • The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.

    The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.

    President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to speak at a national FFA convention.
  • Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention.

    Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention.

    Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention.
  • The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis presented NFA with a Certificate of Appreciation.

    The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis presented NFA with a Certificate of Appreciation.

    The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis presented NFA with a Certificate of Appreciation.
  • First National FFA Center dedicated in Alexandria, Va., on land that had originally been used as the national FFA camp.

    First National FFA Center dedicated in Alexandria, Va., on land that had originally been used as the national FFA camp.

    First National FFA Center dedicated in Alexandria, Va., on land that had originally been used as the national FFA camp.
  • New Farmers of America merged with the Future Farmers of America.

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

    New Farmers of America merged with the Future Farmers of America.
  • First FFA National Agricultural Career Show held at national FFA convention.

    First FFA National Agricultural Career Show held at national FFA convention.

    to highlight educational and career opportunities in agriculture.
  • President Richard Nixon attended national FFA convention in Kansas City.

    President Richard Nixon attended national FFA convention in Kansas City.

    President Richard Nixon attended national FFA convention in Kansas City.
  • FFA opened membership to girls, making it possible for them to hold office and participate in competitive events at regional and national levels.

    FFA opened membership to girls, making it possible for them to hold office and participate in competitive events at regional and national levels.

    First National Star in Agribusiness, Ken Dunagan from Arizona, named.
  • The National FFA Alumni Association chartered as an affiliate of the National FFA Organization.

    The National FFA Alumni Association chartered as an affiliate of the National FFA Organization.

    The National FFA Alumni Association chartered as an affiliate of the National FFA Organization.
  • FFA Official Dress standards created.

    FFA Official Dress standards created.

    FFA Official Dress standards created.
  • Fred McClure from Texas was the first African-American elected to a national FFA office

    Fred McClure from Texas was the first African-American elected to a national FFA office

    President Gerald Ford was the guest speaker at national FFA convention; the speech was carried live on network television.
  • Food For America program launched.

    Food For America program launched.

    Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter – a former FFA member – spoke at the national FFA convention.
  • Julie Smiley of Washington was the first female elected to a national office.

    Julie Smiley of Washington was the first female elected to a national office.

    Alaska became the last of the 50 states to obtain a national charter.
  • President Jimmy Carter addressed the 51st National FFA Convention.

    President Jimmy Carter addressed the 51st National FFA Convention.

    President Jimmy Carter addressed the 51st National FFA Convention.
  • First Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event held and won by Christe Peterson of Wisconsin.

    First Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event held and won by Christe Peterson of Wisconsin.

    First Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event held and won by Christe Peterson of Wisconsin.
  • The National FFA Foundation raised $1 million in one year for the first time.

    The National FFA Foundation raised $1 million in one year for the first time.

    The National FFA Foundation raised $1 million in one year for the first time.
  • Jan Eberly, from California, became the first female national FFA president.

    Jan Eberly, from California, became the first female national FFA president.

    Jan Eberly, from California, became the first female national FFA president.
  • Vice President George H. W. Bush spoke at national convention; Bush was elected president in 1988.

    Vice President George H. W. Bush spoke at national convention; Bush was elected president in 1988.

    Vice President George H. W. Bush spoke at national convention; Bush was elected president in 1988.
  • The National Future Farmer magazine changed its name to FFA New Horizons.

    The National Future Farmer magazine changed its name to FFA New Horizons.

    The National Future Farmer magazine changed its name to FFA New Horizons.
  • Partners in Active Learning Support program launched.

    Partners in Active Learning Support program launched.

    Partners in Active Learning Support program launched.
  • Chapters in the Virgin Islands and Guam.

    Chapters in the Virgin Islands and Guam.

    along with five chapters in Micronesia, chartered.
  • Corey Flournoy, from Illinois, was the first African-American to be elected national FFA president.

    Corey Flournoy, from Illinois, was the first African-American to be elected national FFA president.

    He was also the first urban student leader.
  • H.O. Sargent Award reinstated, promoting diversity among chapters.

    H.O. Sargent Award reinstated, promoting diversity among chapters.

    FFA announced its decision to move the National FFA Center from Alexandria, Va., to Indianapolis, Ind.
  • First Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards presented.

    First Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards presented.

    First Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards presented
  • National convention held in Kansas City, Mo., for the last time.

    National convention held in Kansas City, Mo., for the last time.

    National FFA Center in Indianapolis, Ind., dedicated July 20.
  • 72nd National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time.

    72nd National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time.

    First National Creed Speaking event held. Winner: Michael Van Winkle, Arkansas.
  • Delegates at the national FFA convention approved the Discovery FFA Degree for middle school students.

    Delegates at the national FFA convention approved the Discovery FFA Degree for middle school students.

    The National FFA Archives at Indiana University Purdue University in Indianapolis opened.
  • First National Star in Agriscience named: Steven Offer, Wisconsin.

    First National Star in Agriscience named: Steven Offer, Wisconsin.

    First National Star in Agricultural Placement named: Nicholas Streff, South Dakota.
  • First female Star Farmer named: Karlene Lindow, Wisconsin.

    First female Star Farmer named: Karlene Lindow, Wisconsin.

    Official Dress standards revised.
  • Javier Moreno, Puerto Rico, elected national president; he became the first person with a native language other than English

    Javier Moreno, Puerto Rico, elected national president; he became the first person with a native language other than English

    the first Puerto Rican elected as national FFA president.
  • First live webcast of national FFA convention premiered on www.FFA.org.

    First live webcast of national FFA convention premiered on www.FFA.org.

    First live webcast of national FFA convention premiered on www.FFA.org.
  • The National FFA Foundation broke the $10 million mark in raising money for FFA programs and services.

    The National FFA Foundation broke the $10 million mark in raising money for FFA programs and services.

    National FFA launched Seeds of Hope, a fundraising campaign to rebuild Gulf Coast states’ agricultural education and FFA programs following Hurricane Katrina.
  • National FFA Foundation receives first $1 million contribution from the Ford Motor Company.

    National FFA Foundation receives first $1 million contribution from the Ford Motor Company.

    79th National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Ind., for the first time, with 54,489 in attendance.
  • The National FFA Merchandise Center opened its doors in Indianapolis, Ind.

    The National FFA Merchandise Center opened its doors in Indianapolis, Ind.

    Membership broke the half-million mark with 500,823 members in 7,358 chapters.
  • FFA member networking site FFA Nation launched.

    FFA member networking site FFA Nation launched.

    Board made the decision to rotate the national convention between Louisville and Indianapolis, beginning with Louisville in 2013.
  • FFA celebrated 40 years of women in the organization.

    FFA celebrated 40 years of women in the organization.

    FFA celebrated 40 years of women in the organization.
  • Dr. Larry Case retired after 26 years as national FFA advisor.

    Dr. Larry Case retired after 26 years as national FFA advisor.

    FFA members earned a record 3,449 American FFA Degrees.
  • Steve A. Brown named national advisor.

    Steve A. Brown named national advisor.

    The National FFA Alumni Association celebrated its 40th anniversary.
  • The National FFA Foundation received a record of more than $16.2 million in support of FFA.

    The National FFA Foundation received a record of more than $16.2 million in support of FFA.

    FFA celebrates Latinos/Hispanics in FFA, agriculture and agricultural education during the convention and expo.
  • Membership hits all-time high with 579,678 members in 7,570 chapters.

    Membership hits all-time high with 579,678 members in 7,570 chapters.

    FFA members earn a record 3,578 American FFA Degrees.
  • A record 65,173 FFA members, advisors and guests attend the 88th National FFA Convention

    A record 65,173 FFA members, advisors and guests attend the 88th National FFA Convention

    Expo in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Membership hits all-time high with 649,355 members in 7,859 chapters.

    Membership hits all-time high with 649,355 members in 7,859 chapters.

    National FFA Convention & Expo returns to Indianapolis.