FFA Timeline by Silbiano Herrera

1917

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The Advancement in agricultural education since the Smith-Hughes Act has bettered the quality of life not just for america's rural and farm families but for everyone across the globe who is fed and clothed by the American Farmer. As with every great journey, it started with that first step. 2017 was the centennial celebration of the Smith hughes Act, America's first step in transforming education. (FFA Book)

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

55640253 — 2023-11-05 05:19:12 UTC

Future Farmers of America is established in Kansas City, MO. on Nov, 20. The First National FFA Convention is held in Kansas City, MO. 33 delegates from 18 states are in attendance. Leslie Applegate from New Jersey is elected sectional gathering of New Farmers of America (NFA) members is held. (FFA Booklet)

1930 - Official FFA CreedOfficial FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, adopted.

55640253 — 2023-11-05 05:19:55 UTC

Edward Drace from Missouri wins the first National Public Speaking event. First Official Dress uniform is adopted: dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap and yellow tie. Delegates restrict FFA membership to boys only.

1965- NFA

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In 1965, the New Farmers of America (NFA) and the Future Farmers of America (now the National FFA Organization) became one organization.

1969-Women Rights

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In 1969 women were officially allowed membership into the National FFA Organization. In the 50 years since the formal acceptance of female membership, women have become an integral part of the organization. Women have achieved significant milestones, and they continue to shape the future of agricultural education and the industry of agriculture.

1982- First Woman President in FFA

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In 1982, Jan Eberly became the first female National FFA President.

1988- Diversity

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We have evolved in the 95 years since (for one, we updated our name to the National FFA Organization in 1988 to better represent the diverse interests and opportunities of our membership), but our goal has remained the same: to prepare future generations for their paths in agriculture and beyond.

1994-Corey Flournoy

55640253 — 2023-11-05 05:28:37 UTC

Corey Flournoy of Chicago, Ill., is elected national FFA president, becoming the organization's first African-American president and first urban student leader.

2003-Javier Moreno

55640253 — 2023-11-05 05:29:16 UTC

Twenty years ago, Javier Moreno was elected as the 2003-04 National FFA president. Moreno was the first Puerto Rican and person with a native language other than English to be elected as a national FFA president.

2017-Breanna Holbert

55640253 — 2023-11-05 05:30:30 UTC

Convention delegate recommendations to alter Official Dress and the opening ceremony get approval from the National FFA Board of Directors. Breanna Holbert from California is the first African American female to be elected national FFA president. Alumni membership hits an all-time high with 344,239 members in 2,051 chapters.

1944

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National Foundation Inc. Was founded. (Year FFA was Founded)

1950

55640253 — 2023-11-05 23:43:18 UTC

Public Law:740 passed by congress, this allowed FFA to have a federal chapter.

1952

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Establishment of, The National Future Farmers magizine.

1971

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Nine states chartered state Alumni associations and the National FFA Alumni association was up and running.

1979

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Public Law: 740 was revised.

1939

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A National FFA campus was founded in Alaska Va.

1986

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First Agri-science Teacher of The Year Award presented to Stevan McKay from boonville,Ca.

1998

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A technical amendmant was passed by the delegates at the 71st National FFA convention to ensure that the constitution was not in conflict with the FFA federal chapter.

2002

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The time capsule from the National FFA convention is at the 75th National FFA convention in Louisville!

2005

55640253 — 2023-11-06 01:09:25 UTC

The National FFA Foundation tops the TEN MILLION dollar marker, raising money in one year for FFA programs and services!