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Smith Hughes Act
Was an advancement in AG education. Has bettered the quality of life for everyone who is fed and clothed by the American Farmer. -
FFV
Virginia Tech teacher starts a Future Farmers of Virginia class leading the way for Future Farmers of America. -
1926
The First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students assembles in Kansas City MO for a National Livestock Judging Contest. -
1928
Future Farmers of America established in Kansas City MO -
1929
National Blue and Corn Gold are made into Official FFA colors -
1933
Blue Corduroy Jacket is made into apart of Official Dress -
1935
New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Ala -
1942/1944
FFA members join in the War Effort -
1950
Department of Education Staff Member is decided to be the National FFA Advisor -
1952
First Published Magazine for The National Future Farmer. -
1953
U.S Post office department creates a special stamp for the 25th anniversary of FFA -
1965
New Farmers of America Merges with FFA -
1969
The Washington Conference begins -
1971
The National FFA alumni Association established -
1982
First Female National FFA president Jan Eberly -
1988
President Ronald Reagan speaks at the National FFA Convention via prerecorded message -
1994
Corey Flourney is the first African American to be elected national FFA president -
1999
The National FFA convention is held in Louisville, Ky -
2005
National FFA seeds of hope which is a fundraising event -
2006
The 79th National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis for the first time -
2007
FFA merchandise center opens in Indianapolis. -
2017
Breanna Holbert from California is the first African-American female to be elected national FFA president.
