Questions and Answers
What act established vocational agriculture classes in 1917?
In which year was the Future Farmers of Virginia organized?
1925
In which year did the First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students take place?
1926
Who wrote the first constitution and bylaws for the New Farmers of Virginia in 1927?
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What significant event happened in 1928 regarding the Future Farmers of America?
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Who was elected as the first national FFA president in 1928?
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What official FFA colors were adopted in 1929?
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Who was named the first Star Farmer of America in 1929?
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In what year was the FFA Creed adopted?
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When was the blue corduroy jacket adopted as the Official Dress?
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What action was taken during the National FFA Convention in 1935?
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In what year was the first FFA-owned national headquarters established?
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What year did FFA members join the war effort?
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Study Notes
FFA Historical Milestones
- 1917: The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Educational Act initiates vocational agriculture classes in the U.S.
- 1925: Organization of the Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV) by agricultural educators, leading to the formation of the Future Farmers of America.
- 1926: The First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students convenes at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show in Kansas City.
- 1927: The New Farmers of Virginia, an organization for African-American agriculture students, is established with foundational bylaws created by H.O. Sargent and G.W. Owens.
- 1928: The Future Farmers of America is formally founded in Kansas City, MO.
- 1928: First National FFA Convention occurs; 33 delegates from 18 states participate.
- 1928: Leslie Applegate from New Jersey becomes the first national FFA president.
- 1928: The first sectional gathering of New Farmers of America (NFA) members takes place.
- 1929: National Blue and Corn Gold colors are adopted as official FFA colors.
- 1929: Carlton Patton of Arkansas is named the first Star Farmer of America, an award sponsored until 1949 by the Kansas City Star.
- 1929: Launch of the first National Chapter Contest, sponsored by Farm Journal Magazine.
- 1929: The Second National FFA Convention is attended by 64 delegates from 33 states.
- 1929: By this year, 35 state associations, approximately 1,500 chapters, and 30,000 members are affiliated with the National FFA Association.
- 1930: E.M. Tiffany's Official FFA Creed is adopted.
- 1930: Edward Drace wins the inaugural National Public Speaking event.
- 1930: Adoption of the first official FFA uniform: dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap, and yellow tie.
- 1930: Delegates limit FFA membership exclusively to boys.
- 1930: The first FFA Manual is published by The Farm Journal in Philadelphia.
- 1931: Launch of the National FFA Radio Program on NBC.
- 1932: Puerto Rico FFA Association is officially chartered.
- 1933: Adoption of the blue corduroy jacket as the official dress of FFA.
- 1933: FFA officers and members visit President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House.
- 1935: National FFA Organization for African-American students, known as NFA, is founded at Tuskegee Institute.
- 1935: David Simmons from Alabama becomes the first national NFA president.
- 1935: FFA membership surpasses 100,000 members.
- 1937: Establishment of a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington, D.C. is proposed during the National FFA Convention.
- 1939: Acquisition of 28.5 acres near Alexandria, VA, for the first FFA-owned national headquarters, located on land once part of George Washington's estate.
- 1939: Identical twins Albert and Arthur Lacy from Texas jointly awarded the title of Star Farmer of America.
- 1939: Creation of the H.O. Sargent Trophy Award to recognize excellence in NFA leadership and success.
- 1942: FFA members contribute to the war effort during WWII, with three former members serving under Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle in a famous air raid.
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