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The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 provided federal funds to support the teaching of agriculture. This act stated that the purpose of vocational agriculture was to train people "who have entered upon or who are preparing to enter upon the work of the farm."
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FFV formed the first boy agriculture club in 1920 allowing boys into FFA.
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National blue and yellow adopted as the FFA Orginiaztion's official colors. Blue reminds us that FFA is a national orginization. Gold reminds us that corn is a native american crop grown.
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The official FFA creed was adopted and revised.
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In 1933 the blue corduroy jacket was established as FFA Official Dress.
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Providing opportunities to help FFA members grow and succeed is the work of the National FFA Foundation, which supports the National FFA Organization and education-related organizations associated with the National Council for Agricultural Education.
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In 1946, the first National FFA Band formed at National FFA Convention.
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In 1950, the 81st Congress of the United States, recognizing the importance of the FFA as an integral part of the program of vocational agriculture, granted a Federal Charter to the FFA.
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Farm Journal Magazine for up-to-date farming & agriculture news.
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FFA code of Ethics was adopted in 1952
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1st Commerative FFA Stamp was issued by the U.S. Post Office.
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In 1959, the dedication of the 1st Naitonal FFA Center was held in Alexandria, Virginia.
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The merger between FFA and NFA increased FFA membership because all races were allowed.
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FFA was opened to female students
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In 1971 the National FFA Alumni Association was formed.
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1976 the FFA student Handbook was published
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1st National Creed Speaking event was held in 1999
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The first Degree became available to members in 2001
