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The Smith Hughes Act was established in 1917 and is considered one of the stepping stones for FFA’s role in agriculture. -
Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV) was established by professors from the university of Virginia Tech. The FFV served as a model for the later Future Farmers of America (FFA). -
In 1926 the first National Congress of Vocational Agricultural Students attended a National Livestock Judging Contest for American Royal Livestock in Kansas City. -
Future Farmers of America (FFA) was established in Kansas City, Mo. Afterwards the first FFA convention was held in Kansas City. -
FFA selected the colors National Blue and Corn Gold as there official colors. -
The blue corduroy jacket was selected as the Official Dress. -
New farmers of America (NFA) was founded in Tuskegee Alabama. David Simmons would go on to be selected as the first NFA president. -
During this period of time America joined WW2. Many patriotic FFA members joined in war efforts to help there country. -
In 1950 the U.S congress passed a bill that grants federal charter for FFA. President Harry Truman would later sign the bill on August 30th. -
The FFA code of Ethics was adopted as well as the National Future Farmer magazine was published. -
In 1953 the Untied States Post Office Department created a stamp that celebrated the 25th anniversary of FFA. -
FFA sells its one millionth iconic FFA jacket. -
NFA and FFA merge after the Civil rights Act of 1964. This marked the end of NFA after 30 years. -
In 1969 FFA opened the opportunity of membership to females. -
The National FFA alumni Association was established in 1971. -
Jan Eberly became the first women to be elected National FFA President. -
The Future Farmers of America changes there name to National FFA organization to better reflect the constant growing diversity in agriculture. -
Corey Flournoy was elected as the first African American National FFA President. -
In 1999 Louisville held the National FFA Convention with a staggering 46,918 in attendance. -
In 2006 the 79th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis with 54,589 in attendance. -
In 2017, Breanna Holbert became the first African American women to become National FFA President. -
In 2019, FFA celebrated 50 years of female membership within the organization.