FFA History

  • 1929

    The first official FFA Manual of the organization was written.
  • 1935

    Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 members.
  • 1944

    Future farmers of the America Foundation is formed in Washington D.C.
  • 1948

    First national FFA chorus performance.
  • 1952

    Code of ethics is adopted.
  • 1969

    FFA opens membership to wemen.
  • 1971

    National FFA alumni is founded.
  • 1973

    Official dress standards are created.
  • 1996

    The official website for the FFA debuts www.ffa.org
  • 1999

    72nd National FFA convention is held in lousisville, ky.
  • 2003

    FFA live is launched on RFD TV.
  • 2007

    The FFA Merchandise opens.