FFA History

  • 1928

    Future Farmers of America was established in Kansas City, MO
  • 1929

    First Official FFA Manuel was written
  • 1930

    Official FFA Creed was adopted
  • 1933

    Blue Corduroy jacket was adopted
  • 1935

    New Farmers of America established
  • 1939

    First FFA owned National headquarters land purchased
  • 1950

    President Harry Truman granted a federal charter to FFA
  • 1952

    Code of Ethics adopted
  • 1959

    First National Leadership Training Conference Held
  • 1965

    New Farmers of America merges with the FFA
  • 1976

    Julie Smiley named the first female to hold national office
  • 1999

    First National Creed speaking event held