FFA/Agriculture Timeline Daniel F

1900s

Period: Feb 14, 1900 to Feb 14, 1999

4-H was invented. Desiese resistant plants developed. Small tractors invented. FFA founded. First use of pesticides. Ammonia becomes available. Boll weevil eradicated. Precision agriculure used for gps.

1917

Feb 13, 1917

The smith-Hughes vocational education Act, passed by U.S. congress, provided funding for vocational agriculture course. Sponcer's of the billsen.

1928

Feb 13, 1928

First national FFA convention held in Kansas City. First gathering of New Farmers of America.

1929

Feb 13, 1929

National blue and Corn gold were adopted as official FFA colors.

1930

Feb 13, 1930

Delegates restricted FFA membership to boys only.

1950

Aug 30, 1950

81st uU.S congress passed a bill that granted a federal charter to FFA. President Harry S. Truman signed this on aug 30.

1965

Feb 13, 1965

FFA and Future Farmers of America merged together, doing this increased membership by 50,000

1969

Feb 13, 1969

FFA opened up to girls.

1988

Feb 13, 1988

FFA changed its name too National FFA organization to reflect the growing industry. Also opened to 7th and 8th grade students.

1989

Feb 13, 1989

National FFA magazine changed its name too FFA new horizons.

1997

Feb 13, 1997

First African-entrepreneurship awards where presented.

2006

Feb 13, 2006

National FFA convention held in Indianapolis for the first time.