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Smith-Hughes Act
The advancement in agricultural education. -
Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV)
Virginia Tech agricultural education teachers organized Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes. -
The First Naitonal Congress
The first National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students assembles for a National Livestock Judging Contest. -
The First Constitution and Bylaws
H.O. Sargent and G.W. Owens write the first constitution and bylaws for the New Farmers of Virginia -
FFA is established in Kansas City, MO
First sectional gathering of New Farmers of America (NFA) members is held. -
National blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors.
Carlton Patton named the first Star Farmer award. First National Chapter Contest is launched and sponsored by Farm Journal magazine. The Second National FFA Convention in November 33 states were represented by 64 delegates. -
Official FFA CreedOfficial FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, adopted
First Nationa Public Speaking event held. Delegates restricted membership to boys only. First Official FFA Manual printed. -
Blue corduroy jacket adopted as Official Dress
A group of FFA officers and members made a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., where they were greeted on the White House lawn by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. -
New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Ala
Active FFA membership exceeded 100,00 members. -
National FFA Camp and Leadership Training School
During national convention National FFA Camp and Leadership Training School. -
First FFA-owned National Headquarters
28.5 acres of land purchased near Alexandria, Va., for the first FFA-owned national headquarters; the land was part of George Washington's estate. -
FFA Members Join in The War Effort
During World War II, when tens of thousands of FFA members served in the armed services, national FFA conventions were streamlined events where only delegates and award winners attend. In 1942 only 217 people attended. -
FFA Members Join in The War Effort
During World War II, when tens of thousands of FFA members served in the armed services, national FFA conventions were streamlined events where only delegates and award winners attend. In 1942 only 217 people attended. -
President Harry S. Truman signed the bill, and it became Public Law 81-740.
A bill was passed by the 81st Congress of the United States that granted FFA a federal charter and specified that a U.S. Department of Education staff member be the national FFA advisor. -
1952
First issue of The National Future Farmer magazine published. -
The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA
The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to speak at a national FFA convention. -
FFA sells its one-millionth FFA jacket.
FFA sells its one-millionth FFA jacket. -
New Farmers of America (NFA) merges with FFA
NFA merges with FFA, increasing membership by more than 50,000. Delegates vote to increase FFA membership dues from 10¢ to 50¢, allowing all members to receive the official FFA magazine, The National Future Farmer. -
The Washington Conference (now Washington Leadership Conference -WLC) begins
FFA opens membership to females, making it possible for them to hold office and participate in competitive events at regional and national levels. Ken Dungan from Arizona is named the first American Star in Agribusiness. The WLC begins. The delegate body of the National FFA Convention establishes alumni class of membership as part of the constitution. -
The National FFA Alumni Association is established.
The National FFA Alumni Association is established. The Building Our American Communities (BOAC) program begins. -
Fred McClure, Texas is the first African-American elected to a national FFA office.
FFA Official Dress standards are created. National FFA Secretary Fred McClure from Texas is the first African-American elected to a national FFA office. -
First Female national FFA President
Jan Eberly from California becomes the first female FFA president. -
President Ronald Reagan speaks at the National FFA Convention via a prerecorded message.
The Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in agriculture. Seventh and eighth-grade students are permitted to become FFA members. The Agriscience Student Recognition Program is introduced. President Ronald Reagan speaks at the National FFA Convention via a prerecorded message. -
First African-American to be elected national FFA president.
Corey Flournoy, Illinois is the first African-American to be elected national FFA president; he is also the first urban student leader. -
The National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, Ky
The National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time with 46,918 in attendance. Michael Van Winkle from Arkansas wins the first National Creed Speaking event. -
The 79th National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis for the first time
The 79th National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis for the first time, with 54,589 in attendance. The National FFA Foundation announces its first $1 million contribution from the Ford Motor Company. -
Breanna Holbert from California is the first African-American female to be elected national FFA president.
Student membership hits an all-time high with 653,359 members in 8,568 chapters. Convention delegate recommendations to alter Official Dress and the opening ceremony get approval from the National FFA Board of Directors. The 90th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis has a record attendance of 67,006 members, advisors, supporters and guests. Alumni membership hits an all-time high with 344,239 members in 2,051 chapters.
