FFA Timeline

By Manuelyam19

  • Future Farmer's America

    The FFA is established and the first convention is held in Kansas City

  • Future Farmer's America is formed

    138,548 FFA members served in armed services during WW2.

  • Federal Charter

    President Truman grants a federal charter. Public Law 740

  • National Farmer

    First issue of The National Future Farmer is published

  • U.S Post Office

    The U.S Post Office Department issues a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA

  • New Farmers

    New farmers of America merges with Future Farmers of America

  • FFA Convention

    President Richard Nixon attends National FFA convention

  • FFA Membership

    FFA opens membership for girls

  • FFA Association

    The National FFA Alumni Association is established

  • Julie Smile

    Julie Smile from Washington is first female elected to National Office

  • Public Speaking

    First extemporaneous Public Speaking Event is held

  • FFA Name Changes

    Future Farmers of America changes name to National Future Farmers of America

  • FFA Magazine

    National Future Farmer magazine changes name to FFA New Horizons

  • FFA Center

    National FFA Center is in Indianapolis is dedicated

  • FFA Convention

    72nd National FFA Convention is held at Louisville, Ky