Jason Johnson FFA

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  • !917

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    Smith - Hughes Act established funding for vocational agriculture in high school

  • 1922

    1922
    Virgina was the state state to have Futures Farmers clubs for boys

  • 1928

    1928
    FFA became a National organization. A network of teachers guided the establishment of FFA as a team effort to establish a club for boys with similar farm interests

  • 1935

    1935
    Nfa was formed (New Farmers of America) for black students

  • 1950

    1950
    FFA became one of a few student organizations to receive a Federal Charter from Congress (Public Law 740)

  • 1965

    1965
    FFA and NFA merged

  • 1969

    1969
    FFA opens membership to girls, making it possible for them to hold office and participate in
    competitive events at regional and national levels

  • 1988

    1988
    Future Farmers of America changes its name to National FFA Organization

  • 2012

    2012
    National Convention completes 7-year run in Indianapolis and returns to Louisville, Kentucky in 2013 for 3 years