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Smith Hughes Act
in 1917, the Smith-Hughes Act established funding for vocational agriculture in High School. -
Virginia was the First
In 1920, Virginia was the first state to have Futures Farmers clubs for boys. -
Becoming a National Organization
In 1928, 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 interests. -
NFA
In 1935, NFA was formed (New Farmers of America) for black students in the south. -
Federal Charter from Congress
In 1950, FFA became one of a few student organizations to receive a Federal Charter from Congress (Public Law 740) -
United
In 1965, FFA and NFA merged -
Girls are In!
In 1969, Girls were allowed in FFA for the first time. -
National FFA Organization
In 1988, The name change from Future Farmers of America to National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in the agriculture industry. -
7 Year Run
In 2012, National Convention completes 7 year run in Indianapolis and returns to Louisville, Kentucky in 2013 for 3 years.
