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Henry Groseclose, Harry Sander, Walter Newman, and Edmund Magill Organized the Future Farmers of Virginia. -
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1926
FFA -
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Future farmers of america was born. Colors of the FFA symbol were National Blue and Corn Gold. -
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1st official dress adopted in 1930 dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap, and yellow tie.
official creed Adopted in 1930 ( belief system of the FFA) 6 sentences that make 5 paragraphs kind of a poem -
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NFA ( new farmers of America formed) -
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membership rules changed so time in the Armed forces did not count against years of eligibility -
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Attendance was so high a Army cot hotel was set up in the convention hall because they don't have enough rooms in the hotels for everyone that shows up. -
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FFA is now in every state in the US. -
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granted the federal Charter to FFA that means it separates FFA from certain curriculums -
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- dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion
- showing respect to others and bring courteous at all times.
- Being honest and not taking unfair advantage to others, no cheating.
- Respecting the property of others.
- Refraining from loud, boisterous talk, swearing and other unbecoming conduct.
- Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests and meeting, and being modest in winning and generous in defeat.
- Attend meetings promptly and respecting the opinion o
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Harry S Truman Speaks at convention -
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New farmers of america merges with the furture farmers of america -
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1st ag. career show -
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FFA archives developed
President Nixon speaks -
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Camp courage ground breaking
Girls allowed to join FFA -
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National FFA alumni Founded
Building our american commuunities
BOAC -
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Current offical dress standards created -
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Dews McClure
1st african american to hold a national office
President gerald Ford speaks
Live on network tv -
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Governor Jimmy Carter speaks
Former FFA member
Furture US president -
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Julie Smiley
1st Female to hold national office
Alaska became 50th state to gain FFA charter
1st FFA student hand book published -
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Commemorative marker noting site of ffa founding unveiled in Kansas City MO -
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1st Extemporaneous public speaking event held
Chirste Peterson -
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National FFA foundation raises 1 million in one year for the first time -
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Jan ebertly
1st female national FFA president -
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Ag Ed network cemputerized network to link all ffa chapters
1st public service announcement airs -
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first agsicence. teacher of the year award given -
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First national television satellite boradcast of the ffa convention -
28
Vice - president George H.W. Bush
Speaks -
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The name is changed
Furture farmers of america
National FFA organzation
1st 7th and 8th graders become members
Regan spoke via pre recorded message -
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Pals program launched
Partners in active learning support -
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Chapters added in 3 US territories
Virgin Islands
Guam
Mcronesia -
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Corey Flournoy
1st African American National President -
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1st H.O. Sargent Award
National FFA Center moving
Alexandia, VA
Indianapolis, IND. -
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Dedication of National FFA center in Indianapolis
Jose Santiago
1st Member from puerto rico -
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1st National Creed Speaking Event
Michael Von Winkle of Michigan wins -
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1st National Star in Agriscience
1st National Star in Agricultural Placement
1st Discovery degree
Middle SChool -
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75th National FFA Covention
Louisville Ky
50th anniversary time capsule opened
Mohammad Ali Recongnized to honor FFA growing diversity
Officaial Dress standards updates
Allow girls to wear black pants
Removes White pants for bands and choir -
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Javier Moreno
National President
1st not to speak english as a native language
1st puerto rician president
only blue will do
changes fit of jacket
Brings back original colors
FFA live
RFD-Tv -
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1st live webcast of 77th national convention ffa.org -
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Seeds of hope
program to rebuild the gulf coast after katrina
rfd-tv donates 50,000
FFA foundation
break 10million mark
