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The Smith-Hughes Act allowed for funding in agriculture education

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1928-Future Farmers of America established in Kansas City, MO

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1928-Future Farmers of America established in Kansas City, MO

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The Future farmers of America was established in Kansas City, MO by 33 farm boys from 18 states.

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1929- National Blue and Corn Gold adopted as official colors 

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1929- National Blue and Corn Gold adopted as official colors 

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At the second national convention, Carlton Patton was named as the first Star Farmer.

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The official FFA was written by E.M. Tiffany

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1933- Blue corduroy jacket adopted by official dress

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1933- Blue corduroy jacket adopted by official dress

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Along with black dress pants, what dress shirt, and dress shoes, the corduroy jacket was adopted as official dress.

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1935- New Farmers of America was founded in Tuskegee, AL

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1935- New Farmers of America was founded in Tuskegee, AL

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The New Farmers of America was founded for African American students that were interested in agriculture but not allowed to participate in FFA.

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1939-First FFA-owned National Headquarters 

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1939-First FFA-owned National Headquarters 

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The FFA purchased 28.5 acres of land near Alexandria, VA and was made into the first National Headquarters.

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1950-Harry S. Truman signed a bill that allowed for federal charter 

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1950-Harry S. Truman signed a bill that allowed for federal charter 

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Harry S. Truman signed a bill that became public law 81-740 that granted FFA a federal charter and specified that a U.S. Department of Education staff member be the national FFA advisor.

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1953- The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.

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1953- The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.

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Also, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to speak at a national FFA convention.

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1964-The FFA sells it's one-millionth jacket  

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1964-The FFA sells it's one-millionth jacket  

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The NFA and FFA merge and membership increases by more than 50,000.

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1969- The FFA allows for female membership

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1969- The FFA allows for female membership

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Also, the first Washington Conference was held.

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1976- Julie Smiley was elected as the first female national officer

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1976- Julie Smiley was elected as the first female national officer

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Julie Smiley was elected as National Vice-president. Also, Alaska is the last of the 50 states to obtain a national charter.

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1982- Jan Eberly was elected as the first female national president. 

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1982- Jan Eberly was elected as the first female national president. 

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Jan Eberly from California was elected as the first national female president.

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1988-The associations changes its name to National FFA Association 

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1988-The associations changes its name to National FFA Association 

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Also, president Ronald Reagan spoke at the National FFA Convention. Seventh and Eighth grade members are allowed to become members.

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2000-Delegates at the National Convention approve the  discovery degree 

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2000-Delegates at the National Convention approve the  discovery degree 

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Also, the national FFA archives open in Purdue University in Indianapolis

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2014- 5 FFA jackets where donated to the Smithsonian Museum 

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2014- 5 FFA jackets where donated to the Smithsonian Museum 

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A record 3,765 FFA members receive their National Degree

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Due to COVID-19, the 93rd national convention will be held virtually