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In 1917, Smith - Hughes act was for funding. The funds were for the vocational education in agricultural and industrial trades and in hime economics.
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In 1920, There was the first Future Farmer of American club. This club was only for boys at this time and there was 76 boys from 16 schools that competed in a judging contest.
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In !928, FFA became a National organization. A network of teachers guided the establishment of FFA as a team effort to establish a club for boys with similar farm interrests.
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In !935, NFA was formed for black students in the south. NFA stood for New Farmers of America.
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In 1950, FFA became one of a few student organizations to recevie a FEderal charter from congress.
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In 1965, FFA and NFa merged.
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In 1969, is when girls were allowed to join in the FFA.
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In 1988, The FFA name changed from Future Farmers of America to National FFA organization to relflect the growing diversity in the agriculture industry.
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In 2012, The FFA National convention completes 7 year run in Indianapolis and returns to Louisville, Kentucky in 2013 years.
