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Future Farmers of Virginia
The FFA was founded as the "Future Farmers of Virginia" at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. -
Our start
The organization changed its name to the "Future Farmers of America" and expanded to other states. -
First national convention
The first national FFA convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri. -
Creating our uniform
The blue corduroy jacket, the official dress of FFA members, was adopted. -
Funding the future
In order to help fund the FFA they created National FFA Foundation to support agricultural education. -
Spreading the news
The first issue of the FFA magazine, The National Future Farmer, is published. -
Creating contests
The FFA creates the American Royal Livestock Judging Contest, which becomes one of the premier livestock judging contests in the United States. -
Breaking the barrier
The FFA merges with the New Farmers of America, an organization for African American farmers, creating a more diverse and inclusive organization. -
Women in farming
After allowing combating segregation there are still many barriers to break, our next move to strive for inclusivity is allowing girls to join. -
O' President! My President!
The first female national FFA president, Jan Eberly, is elected. -
Expanding even farther
The FFA changes its name to the "National FFA Organization" to reflect its growing diversity and inclusion of non-farmers. -
Mixing it up a little
The FFA introduces the Agriscience Student Recognition program to encourage scientific exploration in agriculture. -
A new motto
The FFA announces a new motto, "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve." -
Our first brand deal
The FFA announces a partnership with Discovery Education to provide educational resources to FFA members. -
Changing times
After a long time coming the FFA finally elects its first African American national president, Breanna Holbert.