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Established vocational agricultural courses.
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Leslie Applegate of New Jersey selected as first National FFA President
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National blue and corn gold adopted as official colors. Carlton Patton of Arkansas was named first Star Farmer of America; one of the first awards created by the FFA and sponsored until 1949 by the Kansas City Star. First National Chapter contest launched and sponsored by the Farm Journal.
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FFA creed adopted. First public speaking event held. First official dress uniform was adopted. Male membership only. First official FFA Manual adopted.
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Blue jacket adported as official dress and the FFA goes to Washington and is greeted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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New Farmers of America founded. George Washington Owens wrote the constitution and bylaws for the NFA. Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 members.
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President Harry Truman granted a Federal Charter to FFA.
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NFA and FFA merge together
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FFA opens membership for female delegates.
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Does this to reflect the growing diversity in the agricultural industry. 7th and 8th grade students allowed to join FFA
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National Farmer magazine changes name to FFA New Horizon
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