ffa history

  • 1970 BCE

    1970

    new yorks Ania decker and new jersey Patricia krowicki become the first two female delegates to the national convention
  • 1917 BCE

    1917

    1917 the smith Hughes national vocational education act establishes vocational agriculture courses
  • 1925

    1925 Virginia Tech agricultural education teacher educators henry c Groseclose harry w sanders organize the future farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes
  • 1926

    the first national congress of vocational agriculture students assembles for national livestock jjudging
  • 1927

    write the first constitution and bylaws for the new farmer's of African American
  • 1928

    FFA future farmers of America is established in Kansas
  • 1929

    national blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors
  • 1930

    The official FFA creed written by EM tiffany is adopted
  • 1931

    the national FFA radio program on NBC is launched.
  • 1932

    a charter is granted to the Puerto pico FFA association
  • 1933

    blue corduroy jacket is adopted as official dress
  • 1935

    NFA is formed as a national organization at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama
  • 1937

    during the national FFA convention action is taken to establish a FFA camp
  • 1939

    28.5 acres of land is purchased near alexandria for the first FFA headquarters the land was once part of George Washington estate
  • 1942

    faa members join in the war effort
  • 1944

    the FFA foundations is formed in Washington dc to raise money for FFA programs and activities
  • 1947

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

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

    the international exchange program for FFA members begins
  • 1950

    the 81st us congress passes a bill that grants a federal charter to future farmers of America
  • 1952

    the ffa code of ethics is adopted
  • 1953

    the US post office makes a stamp for the FFA 25th anniversary
  • 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 to Alexandria
  • 1964

    FFA sells its one millionth FFA jacket
  • 1964

    NFA merges with FFA increasing ffa membership by more than 50000
  • 1966

    first FFA national agricultural career show is held at the national FFA convention to highlight educational and career opportunities in agriculture
  • 1967

    Elmer j johnson helps develop the FFA archives ate the national FFA center
  • 1968

    Richard m.nixon speaks at the national FFA convention
  • 1969

    FFA membership to females making it possible for them to hold office and participate om competitive events ar regional and national levels
  • 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 the speech is carried live on network television
  • 1975

    food for America program launches
  • 1976

    Julie smiled form Washington is elected national FFA vice president and is the first female to hold national FFA office
  • 1978

    President jimmy carter speaks at the 51st national FFA convention again this as a president
  • 1979

    Chris Peterson form Wisconsin wins the first extemporaneous public speaking event
  • 1980

    he national FFA foundation raises 1 million in one year for the first time
  • 1982

    Jan Eberly from California becomes the first female national ffa president
  • 1983

    the ag ed network the organizations compared information service launches
  • 1987

    the national television satellite broadcast of the national FFA convention airs
  • 1988

    the FFA of America changes its name to the national FFA organization to the reflect the frown fives in agriculture
  • 1989

    the national future farmer Magzine changes its name to ffa new horizon
  • 1990

    the national FFA convention is held in Louisville ky for the first time
  • 1991

    FFA chapters in us virgin islands and Guam along with five chapters in Micronesia
  • 1994

    Corey Flournoy from Illinois the first African American to the be elected national FFA president
  • 1996

    ho Sargent award is reinstaed
  • 1997

    the first agric entrepreneurship award is presented
  • 1998

    the national FFA center in Indianapolis is dedicated on July 20
  • 2000

    the national FFA archives at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
  • 2001

    steven offer from Wisconsin is named the first American stain of science
  • 2002

    the 75 national FFA convention is held in Louisville ky
  • 2003

    Javier Moreno form Puerto Rico is elected
  • 2004

    the first live webcast of the national FFA convention premiers pm ffa.org
  • 2005

    ffa launches seeds of hope
  • 2007

    the ffa merchandise center opers in Indianapolis
  • 2008

    the member networking sire ffa nation launches
  • 2009

    FFA celebreates 40 years of women in the organization
  • 2010

    Dr. Larry Case retires after 26 years as national FFA advisor.
  • 2011

    The National FFA Alumni Association celebrates its 40th anniversary.
  • 2012

    Patrick Gottsch donates $1 million on behalf of RFD-TV to the National FFA Organization,
  • 2013

    Sherene Donaldson is named first female national FFA executive secretary.
  • 2014

    FFA members earn a record 3,765 American FFA Degrees.
  • 2015

    FFA announces the national convention and expo to move to Indianapolis from 2016-24.
  • 2016

    National FFA Alumni membership jumps to 225,891 members,
  • 2017

    Convention delegate recommendations to alter Official Dress and the opening ceremony get approval from the National FFA Board of Directors.
  • 2018

    The board of directors votes to rename the National FFA Alumni Association to National FFA Alumni and Supporters and change its bylaws to operational policies
  • 2019

    Student membership hits an all-time high with 700,170 members in 8,612 chapters