FFA History Timeline

By emma.payes

  • FFA History Timeline

    the Smith-Hughs National Vocational Eduation Act

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    Virginia Tech agricultural education teacher educators Henry C. Groseclose, Harry W. Sanders, Walter S. Newman, and Edmund C. Magill organized the future farmers of Virginia (FFV) for boys in agriculture classes.

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    The first National Congress of Vocational Agricultural students assembles for a National Livestock Judging Contest at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show in Kansas city.

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    H.O. Sargent, a federal agent for agricultural education for African Americans in the U.S. Office of Education, and G.W. Owens, a teacher-trainer at Virginia state Colledge, write the first constitution and bylaws for the new farmers of Virginia

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    The First National FFA convention is held in Kansas City, Mo.

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    Thirty-five state associations with approximately 1,500 chapters and 30,000 members are affiliated with the national orginization.

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    Official FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, is adopted.

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    the national FFA radio program on NBC is launched.

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    a charter is granted to the Puerto Rico FFA association.

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    A group of FFA officers and members make a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., where they are greeted on the White House lawn by President franklin D. Roosevelt.

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    NFA is founded as a national organization at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama

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    During the national FFA convention, action is taken to establish a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington.

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    28.5 acres of land in purchased near Alexandria, Va., for the first FFA, owned national headquarters; the land was once part of George Washington estate

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    FFA join in the war effort. three former FFA members Robert grey from texas, Tavis hoover from California, and melvin Jordan from Oklahoma serve with then Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle and participate infamous air raid in Tokyo

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    the future farmers of America foundation are formed in Washington, dc to raise money for FFA programs and activities.

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    Attendance at the national FFA victory convention is 12,500. those in attendance honor the 260450 FFA members who served and the 7188 who paid the supreme sacrifice losing there lives in the war

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    the first national FFA band performers at the national FFA convention

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    the FFA chorus and national FFA Talent program is held at the national FFA convention
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    the first national exchange program for FFA members begin with the young Farmers club of great britain

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    the 81st us congress passes a bill that grants a federal charter to future famerms of America. president harry s. Truman signs the bill on Aug. 30 and it becomes public law 81-740

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    The FFA code of ethics is aopted.

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    FFA members reach 363,369 members

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    former president Harry s. Truman speaks during the national FFA convention

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    the national foundation for infantile paralysis presents NFA with a certificate of appreciation

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    The first national FFA center is dedicated in Alexandria, Va., on land that was once part of George Washington's estate. An FFA camp had been located here earlier.

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    FFA sells its one-millionth FFA jacket

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    FFA sells its one-millionth FFA jacket.

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    NFA merges with FFA increasing FFA membership by more than 50,000

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    NFA merges with FFA, increasing FFA membership by more than 50,000.

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    First FFA national agricultural career show is held at the national FFA convention to highlight educational and career opportunities in agriculture

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    First FFA National Agricultural Career Show is held at the National FFA Convention to highlight educational and career opportunities in agriculture

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    Elmer J. Johnson helps develop the FFA archives at the national FFA center

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    Elmer J. Johnson helps develop the FFA archives at the National FFA Center.

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    president candidate Richard M. Nixon speaks at the national FFA convention. Nixon is elected U.S. president the following month.

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    Presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon speaks at the National FFA Convention. Nixon is elected US president the following month

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    FFA opens membership to females, making it possible for them to hold office and participate in competitive events at the regional and national levels.

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    FFA opens membership to females making it possible for them to hold office and participate in competitive events at regional and national levels.

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    new yorks Anit Decker and new jerseys Patricia Krowwicki become the first to female delicates to the national convention.

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    New York’s Anita Decker and New Jersey’s Patricia Krowicki become the first two female delegates to the national convention.

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    The national FFA alumni association is established

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    The National FFA Alumni Association is established

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    FFA official dress standards are created

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    FFA Official Dress standards are created.

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    president Gerland ford speaks at the national FFA convention. the speech is carried live on network television

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    President Gerald Ford speaks at the National FFA Convention. The speech is carried live on network television

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    Food for America program launches.

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    Julie Smiley from Washington is elected national FFA vice president and is the first female to hold a national FFA office.

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    President Jimmy Carter speaks at the 51st National FFA Convention again this time as a US president.

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    Christe Peterson from Wisconsin wins the first Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event

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    The National FFA Foundation raises $1 million in one year for the first time.

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    Jan Eberly from California becomes the first female national FFA president.

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    The ag ed Network the organization’s computerized information service launches.

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    The first FFA TV public service announcements air

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    The first Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award is presented to Steven McKay from Boonville, Calif.

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    The first national television satellite broadcast of the National FFA Convention airs

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    The Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in agriculture.

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    The National Future Farmer magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons

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    The Partners in Active Learning Support program launches also known as PALS

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    FFA chapters in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, along with five chapters in Micronesia, are chartered.

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    Corey Flournoy from Illinois is the first African-American to be elected national FFA president; he is also the first urban student leader

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    H.O. Sargent Award is reinstated, promoting diversity among chapters.

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    The first Agri-Entrepreneurship Award is presented

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    The National FFA Center in Indianapolis is dedicated on July 20

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    The National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time with 46,918 in attendance

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    The National FFA Archives at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis opens. also known as IUPUI

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    Steven Offer from Wisconsin is named the first American Star in Agriscience.

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    The 75th National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, Ky. To celebrate this special event, the time capsule from the 50th National FFA Convention is opened. Special guest Muhammad Ali is recognized at Reflections to honor the growing diversity of the National FFA Organization.

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    Javier Moreno from Puerto Rico is elected national president; he becomes the first person with a native language other than English and the first Puerto Rican elected to this office

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    The first live webcast of the National FFA Convention premieres on FFA.org

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    National FFA launches Seeds of Hope, a fundraising campaign to rebuild Gulf Coast states’ agricultural education and FFA programs following Hurricane Katrina; $835,699 in donations is distributed to affected programs

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    The 79th National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis for the first time, with 54,589 in attendance

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    The FFA Merchandise Center opens in Indianapolis.

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    The FFA member networking site, FFA Nation (now defunct), launches.

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    FFA celebrates 40 years of women in the organization.

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    Dr. Larry Case retires after 26 years as national FFA advisor

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    The National FFA Alumni Association celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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    Patrick Gottsch donates $1 million on behalf of RFD-TV to the National FFA Organization, the single-largest unrestricted donation in the organization’s history

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    Sherene Donaldson is named first female national FFA executive secretary.

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    FFA members earn a record 3,765 American FFA Degrees.

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    FFA announces the national convention and expo to move to Indianapolis from 2016-24.

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    National FFA Alumni membership jumps to 225,891 members, up from 62,705 in 2015

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    Convention delegate recommendations to alter Official Dress and the opening ceremony get approval from the National FFA Board of Directors.

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    The board of directors voted to rename the National FFA Alumni Association to National FFA Alumni and Supporters and change its bylaws to operational policies The National FFA Alumni Council becomes the National FFA Alumni and Supporters Advisory committee

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    FFA celebrates fifty years of female membership in the organization