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FFA HISTORY

Explore the rich history of the FFA, from its establishment in 1928 to milestones like the FFA jacket design and merger with the NFA. Learn about notable figures like Dr. C.H. Lane and Tiffany, who wrote the FFA Creed. Discover how the organization evolved, adapted, and embraced diversity over the years, leading to the change in name and mission statement. Uncover fascinating trivia, like the origins of the FFA magazine and the significance of the FFA colors. From its humble beginnings to becoming an iconic institution, delve into the inspiring journey of the FFA.

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FFA HISTORY

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  1. FFA HISTORY Agriculture Science 101

  2. FFA People E.M. Tiffany Wrote the FFA Creed Dr. C.H. Lane First National FFA President Gus Lintner Designed the FFA Jacket

  3. FFA People Fred McClure First National African American FFA Officer Dr. H.O. Sargent Started New Farmers of Virginia Corey Flournoy First National African American FFA President

  4. FFA People Leslie Applegate First National FFA President Henry Groseclose Father of the FFA Julie Smiley First Female National FFA Officer

  5. FFA People Javier Moreno First national FFA President from Puerto Rico Jan Eberly First Female National FFA President Jose Santiago First Puerto Rican to become a National FFA Officer

  6. Dates 1917 Smith Hughes National Vocational Education Act passed (CTE Class in Schools) 1928 The National FFA Organization was Established. First convention at the Baltimore Hotel in Kansas City and there was 33 Delegates 1930 FFA Creed Adopted (E.M. Tiffany)

  7. Dates 1933 The FFA Jacket was adopted as part of the official dress. Designed by Gus Linter of Fredericktown, Ohio for the Fredericktown Band 1935 New Farmers of America was started

  8. Dates 1944 National FFA Foundation Established 1947 The First Band Started at the National FFA Convention

  9. Dates 1950 Public Law 740 passed giving the FFA a Federal Charter Rhode Island Receive its Federal FFA Charter 1953 Camden County Chapter Chartered Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke at the National FFA Convention

  10. Dates 1965 NFA and FFA Merged 1969 Women were admitted into the FFA The Moon Landing 1971 National FFA Alumni Association created

  11. Dates 1976 First FFA Student handbook Published 1988 The name of the organization changed due to growing diversity Mr. Sorrell was born

  12. Fun Facts The name of the first FFA Magazine was the “National Future Farmer” The name of the magazine now is the “FFA New Horizons” The FFA Colors are “National Blue and Corn Gold” The National FFA Foundation raises $6 million annually

  13. Fun Facts The FFA Motto is Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. The FFA Mission Statement is focused on premier leadership, personal growth, and career success Dues in 1928 was 10 cents now they are 12 bucks! Henry S. Brunner was the first National Band Director

  14. Fun Facts First National FFA Center was located in Alexandria, Virginia Now the National FFA Center is located in Indianapolis, Indiana

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