Questions and Answers
What year was the Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act established?
Who organized the Future Farmers of Virginia in 1925?
Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman, and Edmund C. Magill
In what year did the American Royal Livestock Show invite vocational agriculture students to participate?
The first National FFA Convention was held in Kansas City in 1928.
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What colors were adopted as the official colors of FFA in 1929?
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Who wrote the official FFA Creed adopted in 1930?
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The blue corduroy jacket was adopted as the Official Dress in 1933.
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In which year was the New Farmers of America founded?
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Which president was the first to speak at a national FFA convention?
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What significant change occurred in 1969 regarding FFA membership?
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What year did the National FFA Foundation receive its first $1 million contribution?
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In 2013, how many members were recorded at the National FFA Convention?
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Study Notes
FFA Timeline Highlights
- 1917: Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act established vocational agriculture courses, fostering agricultural education in schools.
- 1925: Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV) organized by educators from Virginia Tech, laying groundwork for the Future Farmers of America (FFA).
- 1926: American Royal Livestock Show included vocational agriculture students in national livestock judging contests.
- 1927: Constitution for the New Farmers of Virginia, aimed at African-American agriculture students, drafted by G.W. Owens and Dr. H.O. Sargent.
- 1928: FFA established in Kansas City; first National Convention held with 33 delegates from 18 states, Leslie Applegate elected first national president.
- 1929: Official colors of FFA adopted (national blue and corn gold); Carlton Patton named first Star Farmer of America amidst rapid growth of the organization.
- 1930: Official FFA Creed adopted, with Edward Drace winning the first National Public Speaking event.
- 1933: Blue corduroy jacket designated as Official Dress; FFA members met President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House.
- 1935: New Farmers of America founded; FFA membership surpassed 100,000.
- 1937: National FFA camp and leadership training school proposed during a national convention.
- 1939: 28.5 acres for the first FFA-owned national headquarters purchased near Alexandria, VA; first "H.O. Sargent Trophy" created to honor agricultural leaders.
- 1942: During WWII, national conventions streamlined due to decreased attendance, with only 217 attendees that year.
- 1944: FFA Foundation formed to raise funds for programs; membership among FFA members in armed services peaked at 138,548.
- 1947: First National FFA Band performed at convention, marking the beginning of FFA music programs.
- 1948: First FFA Chorus, membership swell to 260,300; FFA Week initiated during George Washington’s birthday week.
- 1950: U.S. Congress granted FFA a federal charter, signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
- 1953: 25th Anniversary of FFA commemorated with a U.S. postage stamp.
- 1965: Merger of New Farmers of America with future Farmers of America, increasing inclusivity.
- 1969: FFA opened membership to girls, allowing their participation in leadership and competitive events.
- 1973: Creation of FFA Official Dress standards, formalizing the organization's image.
- 1974: First African-American elected to a national FFA office; President Gerald Ford’s speech aired on live television during the convention.
- 1988: Rebranding to National FFA Organization to represent agriculture's diversity; junior high students became eligible for membership.
- 1994: Corey Flournoy named first African-American national FFA president, breaking racial barriers in leadership.
- 1996: Decision to relocate National FFA Center from Virginia to Indianapolis; launch of official FFA website.
- 2006: First live webcast of the national convention, expanding access to FFA events.
- 2010: Record number of American FFA Degrees awarded; global outreach program introduced to Zambia.
- 2013: Membership peaks at 579,678; attendance records set at the National FFA Convention & Expo, raising significant donations for FFA initiatives.
- 2016: Membership reaches an all-time high of 649,355, indicating growth and influence within agricultural education.
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Explore the history of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) with this comprehensive timeline flashcard quiz. Learn key dates and events, such as the establishment of vocational agriculture courses and the formation of the Future Farmers of Virginia. Dive into the origins of this influential organization.
