FFA History Timeline by Mackenna Carter-S

1917

mackennacarter — 2025-08-26 17:27:54 UTC

The Smith Hughes Act was established. It allowed for vocational programs to be added to educational systems.

1928

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:13:38 UTC

FFA was established. The first national FFA Convention was held. It occurred in Kansas City, Missouri.

1929

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:15:45 UTC

The FFA colors were established. The colors are national blue and corn gold.

1930

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:17:52 UTC

The FFA Creed was adopted, and it was written by E.M. Tiffany. The official dress was adopted (dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap, and yellow tie).

1933

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:20:44 UTC

The blue corduroy jacket was established, and the official dress was revised. This included the blue corduroy jacket.

1935

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:24:04 UTC

The NFA was founded. This allowed African American men to join. It was founded in Tuskegee, Alabama.

1950

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:25:44 UTC

President Truman signed the Public Law 81-470. This granted Federal Charter to FFA.

1965

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:26:38 UTC

The NFA and the FFA merge. They merged due to segregation ending.

1969

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:28:07 UTC

Females were allowed to join FFA. FFa members participated in Community Service Projects in Washington DC.

1982

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:29:26 UTC

The first national female president of the FFA was elected. Her name is Jan Eberly and she is from California.

2003

mackennacarter — 2025-08-27 17:30:26 UTC

The first non-native speaking president was elected for FFA. His name was Javier Mereno and he spoke Spanish.

2017

mackennacarter — 2025-08-28 17:10:22 UTC

The first African American female was elected to be president of FFA. Her name is Breanna Holbert, and she is from California.