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Smith-Hughes Act Established
In 1971 the Smith-Hughes Act established funding for vocational agriculture in high school. -
1920s Virginia 1st state to have Futures Farmers
In the 1920s Virginia was the first state to have Futures Farmers clubs for boys. -
FFA became a National Organization
The FFA became a nation organization, a network of teachers guided the establishemnt of FFA as a team effort to establish a club for boys with similar interest in farming. -
NFA was Formed
The NFA was formed for Black students in the South. -
Federal Charter as passed
In 1950 the FFA became one of the few student organizations to reciee a Federal Charter from Congress (Public Law 740). -
FFA & NFA Merge
In 1965 and the FFA and NFA merged, becoming one of the first goups to integrate. -
Girls Joined
Girls were finally allowed to join the FFA. -
Name Change
The name was changed from Future Farmers of America to National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity of the agriculture industry. -
National Convetion completes 7 year run
The National Convention completes 7 year run in Indianapolis and returns to Louisville, Kentucy in 2013 for 3 years.
