FFA History

By karlipernell

  • Smith Hughes Act

    Smith Hughes Act
    Smith Hughes act established finding for vocational agriculture in highschool.

  • 1st Clubs

    1st Clubs
    Virginia was the first state to have Futures Farmers Clubs for boys.

  • National Organization

    National Organization
    In 1928, FFA became national organization. A network of teachers guided establishment of FFAas a team effort to establish a club for boys with similiar farm interests.

  • NFA

    NFA
    NFA (New Farmers of America) was formed for black students in the south.

  • Fedeal Charter

    Fedeal Charter
    FFA recieved a federal charter from congress (public law 740)

  • NFA with FFA

    NFA with FFA
    NFA and FFa merged.

  • Girls allowed

    Girls allowed
    Girls are allowed in FFA for the first time.

  • Name change

    Name change
    Name changed form future farmers of America to the National FFA organization to reflect the growing diversity in the agriculture industry.

  • National Convention

    National Convention
    Nationla convention completes 7 year run in Indianapolis and returns to Loisville, Kentucky in 2013 for 3 years.