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FFA Important Dates
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Smith HughesAct 1917
In 1917 Congress passed the National Vocational Act aka SMITH HUGHES ACT. It created agriculture classes throughout the country. -
FFA Club
Early 1920’s Virginia formed the first Future Farmers club for boys in agriculture classes. -
First Livestock Contest
1926: First vocational agriculture students participated in National Livestock judging Contests. -
First National FFA convention
First National FFA Convention in Kansas City: 64 delegates from 33 states. -
Launched FFA organization
While in Kansas City 33 delegates from 18 states met at the Hotel Baltimore and launched the FFA Organization. -
FFA Colors
1929 National blue & corn gold adopted as official colors.The blue reminds us that the FFA is a national organization and gold reminds us that corn is a native American crop grown in every state. -
Offical FFA Creed
Official FFA Creed Adopted. It was written by Erwin Milton Tiffany (E.M.) of Wisconsin. -
First Speaking event
First National Public Speaking event. -
Official Dress
Blue corduroy jacket adopted as official dress. -
NFA Found
New Farmers of America National Organization founded.
FFA was a agricultural student organization for African American students. First meetinng May 1927. -
FFA Headquarters
Land purchased for first FFA owned national headquarters. -
National FFA Founded and First National awards
National FFA Foundation founded and first National Proficiency Awards presented. -
FFA Band and Exchange
1st National FFA Band at National Convention. First international exchange program for FFA members. -
Public Law 740
First Federal Charter passed by Congress.Federal Law makes FFA an intra-curricular part of the educational program. -
"The National Future Farmer" magazine
First issue of national FFA magazine “The National Future Farmer”-informed students about FFA & Agriculture. FFA Code of Ethics Adopted.The Code of Ethics is a pledge by FFA members to conduct themselves as professional young adults at all times.. -
FFA Stamp
First Commemorative FFA stamp issued by the US Post Office. -
FFA Center in Virginia
Dedication of 1st National FFA Center in Alexandria, Virginia -
Merging FFA and NFA
1965: Merger of New Farmers of America & Future Farmers of America. An increase of membership as all races were allowed. -
Creed Revised
FFA Creed was revised in 1965 & 1990. -
First Career Show
First FFA National Agricultural Career Show at National Convention. -
First Female
Membership was opened to female students.At the 42nd National Convention delegates voted to open membership to female students. -
First Alumni Group
National FFA Alumni Association Formed. It was formed to help former members stay involved in FFA. -
First Student Handbook
First FFA Student handbook published. -
FFA Golden Anniversary.
Golden Anniversary Convention. -
Noting FFA Finding in Kansas City
Commemorative marker noting site of FFA founding unveiled in Kansas City, Missouri. -
First Extemporaneous Event
First Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event. -
FFA Name changes
National Convention student leaders voted to change the name to the National FFA Organization. -
"FFA New Horizons"
The magazine was renamed “FFA New Horizons” to reflect the changing face of agriculture education & FFA. -
FFA Creed Revised again
FFA creed revised for the second time after 1965. -
Virgin Islands and Guam join
Virgin Islands & Guam chartered as state associations. -
H.O. Awards
H.O. Sargent Awards presented. -
Entrepreneurship Awards
First Entrepreneurship Awards presented. -
FFA Center in Indianaopolis
Dedication of the National FFA Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. -
First FFA convention in Kentucky
National FFA Convention held for the 1st time in Louisville, Kentucky, and first National Creed Speaking Event. -
Discovery Degree
Discovery Degree first available.
