-
Smith-Hughes Act
The Smith-Hughes Act provided funding for states to allow vocational education courses. -
Future Farmers of Virgina
Virginia Tech teachers met to discuss an organization for boys in agriculture classes, the Future Farmers of Virginia organization was proposed. -
FFA established
Future Farmers of America was established in Kansas City, MO. The first convention had 33 delegates from 18 states and Leslie Applegate was the first president. -
National FFA Creed
The official National FFA Creed was adopted at the 3rd National FFA Covention, it was written by EM Tiffany. -
First Official Dress Adopted
Members must wear appropriate skirt, pants, shirts, scarf, jacket, and ties. -
National FFA Camp
In Alexandria, VA 28.5 acres of land was purchased to be used as the National FFA camp. This land was once owned by George Washington. -
FFA Foundation
THe FFA Foundation is founded to raise money for FFA programs and activities. Money is donated frim businesses, industries, government, individuals and sponsers. -
FFA Band
The first FFA Band performs at the National FFA convention. -
Public Law 81-740
Bill passed by the 81st Congress of the US granting FFA federal charter. -
National Future Farmers Magazine
First issue of The National Future Farmers magazine published. -
25th Anniversary of FFA
US Post Office Department issues special postage stamps to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA. -
Presidental Speech
President Dwight D Eisenhower becomes the first President to speak at the National FFA convention. -
FFA National Agriculture Career Show
FFA National Agriculture Career Show is held at National FFA Convention to highlight education and career oppurtunities in agriculture. -
FFA opens to girls
Future Farmers of America opens membership to girls. -
National FFA Alumni Association
The National FFA Alumni Association chartered as an affiliate of NAaional FFA organization. -
FFA changes name
FFA changes its name to National FFA Organization. The Agriscience Students Recognization program is introduced. -
Offical FFA website
The FFA creates its first official FFA Website. -
Seeds Of Hope
National FFA launches Seeds of Hope campaign to rebuild Gulf Coast states' agriculture education and FFA program after Hurricane Katrina. -
40th Anniversary of FFA with women
FFA celebrates the 40th Anniversary of women being admitted into FFA. -
75th Anniversary of NFA
FFA celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of New Farmers of America. -
National FFA Alumni Association Anniversary
The National FFA Alumni Association celebrates its 40th anniversary, in addition to FFA celebrating Native Americans at the 84th National FFA Convention. -
Citation
Official FFA Manual for the National Organization for Students of Vocational Agriculture. Alexandria, VA: Available from National FFA Supply Service, 1973. Print
