My harmonious padlet by Anthony Owens

1971

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1971 - FFA Alumni Association Formation: The National FFA Alumni Association was created to engage the alumni and provide assistance to the association and the members.

1988

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1988 - Girls in FFA: The FFA decided to accept female members, a step toward gender parity in the organization.

1999

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1999 - National FFA Convention Moves to Louisville, KY: The National FFA Convention moved from Kansas City to Louisville, Kentucky, where it was held until 2005.

2006

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2006 - National FFA Convention Moves to Indianapolis: The National FFA Convention was relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana, where it is currently held today.

1925

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1925 - FFA Founded in Virginia: In Virginia, educators Henry C. Groseclose, Harry W. Sanders, and others established the first National Future Farmers Club. It was the beginning of what would come to be known as the FFA.

1928

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1928 - National FFA Organization Founded: The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) was officially established in Kansas City, Missouri, during the first national convention. The organization was set up to provide agricultural education for young men.

1930

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1930 - Official FFA Creed Adopted: The FFA Creed, which was written by E.M. Tiffany, was adopted as the official expression of beliefs of the organization.

1935

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1935 - New Farmers of America (NFA) Organized: The New Farmers of America (NFA) was organized to provide opportunities for African-American agricultural students. It consolidated with the FFA in 1965.

1939

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1939 - National FFA Headquarters Moved to Washington, D.C.: The FFA headquarters moved to Washington, D.C., to be close to the federal government and policymakers

1944

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1944 - FFA Foundation Established: The FFA Foundation was created to assist in fundraising for scholarships and other student programs.

1950

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1950 - Public Law 81-740: The U.S. Congress granted the FFA a federal charter, officially making it a national organization.

1965

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1965 - FFA and NFA Consolidation: The New Farmers of America (NFA) merged with the FFA to create a more universal organization.