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in 1917 the Smith Hughes Act established funding for national agriculture in High school
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in 1920 Virginia was the first state to have Futures Farmers Clubs for boys.
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In 1928 FFA becomes 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.
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In 1935 NFA was formed (New Farmers Of America) for black students in the south.
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In 1950 FFA became one of a few students organizations to receive a Federal Charter from Congress (Public Law 740)
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FFA and NFA merge in 1965
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In 1969 girls were allowed in FFA for the first time
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In 1988 FFA changed their name to National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in the agricultural industry.
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In 2012 the National Convention completes 7 year run in Indianapolis and returns to Louisville Kentucky in 2013 for 3 years.
