Timeline Flashcards
1
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1917
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Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act was established.
2
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1925
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Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture class was established.
3
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1928
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- Future Farmers of America is established in Kansas City, Missouri.
- First National FFA Convention held in Kansas City; 33 delegates; 18 states
- First sectional gathering of NFA members held.
4
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1929
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- National blue and corn gold adopted as official colors.
- Carlton Patton of Arkansas named first Star Farmer of America.
5
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1930
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- Official FFA Creed adopted.
- First National Public Speaking event held. Winner:Edward Drace from Missouri
- First official dress uniform was adopted: Dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap and yellow tie.
- Delegates restrict membership to boys only.
6
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1933
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- Blue corduroy jacket adopted as official dress.
- FFA members were greeted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
7
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1935
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- NFA founded in Tuskegee, Alabama
- Active FFA membership exceeded 100,000 members.
8
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1937
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During national convention, action was taken to establish a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington D.C.
9
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1939
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- 28.5 acres of land was purchased for the first FFA-owned national headquarters; land was part of George Washington’s estate.
- Albert & Arthur Lacy became the only members to share the title of Star Farmer of America.
- The “H.O Sargent Trophy Award” is created to honor H.O Sargent’s commitment.
10
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1944
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- Future Farmers of America Foundation formed.
- 138,548 FFA members were serving in the Armed Services in World War 2.
- First National FFA Agriculture Proficiency Award presented for Agricultural Mechanics.
11
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1947
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First National FFA Band performed at national FFA convention.
12
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1948
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- First FFA Chorus and National FFA Talent program held at national convention.
- National FFA Supply Service began operation.
- First FFA Week celebrated during the week of George Washington’s birthday.
13
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1950
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President Harry S. Truman granted a Federal Charter. Public Law 740, to FFA.
14
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1952
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First issue of the National Future Farmer Magazine was published.
15
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1953
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- The U.S Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.
- President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to speak at a national FFA conventon.
16
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1957
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Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention.
17
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1958
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The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis presents NFA with a Certificate of Appreciation.
18
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1959
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First National FFA Center dedicated in Alexandria, Virginia.
19
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1965
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New Farmers of America merges with the Future Farmers of America.
20
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1966
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First FFA National Agricultural Career Show held at national FFA convention.
21
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1968
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President Richard Nixon attends national FFA convention.
22
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1969
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- FFA opens membership to girls
- First National Star in Agribusiness, Ken Dunagan from Arizona, is named.
- Washington conference begins
- Delegate body of the national FFA convention established alumni class of membership as part of the Constitution.
23
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1973
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FFA Official Dress standards are created.
24
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1974
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- Fred McClure from Texas is the first African-American elected to a national FFA office.
- President Gerald Ford is the guest speaker at national FFA convention.
25
1975
Food for America program launched
26
1976
- Julie Smiley of Washington is the first female elected to a national office.
- Alaska became the last of the 50 states to obtain a national charter.
27
1978
President Jimmy Carter addressed the 51st National FFA Convention
28
1979
First Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event held and won by Christe Peterson of Wisconsin.
29
1980
National FFA Foundation raises $1 million in one year for the first time.
30
1982
Jan Eberly from California becomes the first female national FFA president.
31
1987
George H.W Bush spoke at national convention as Vice President to Ronald Reagan; Bush became President in 1988.
32
1988
- Future Farmers of America changes its name to National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity in the industry of agriculture.
- 7th & 8th grade students permitted to become FFA members
- Agriscience Student Recognition Program introduced.
33
1989
The National Future Farmers magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons.
34
1990
Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS) program is launched.
35
1991
Chapters in the Virgin Islands and Guam, along with five chapters in Micronesia, are charted.
36
1994
Corey Flournoy. Illinois, is the first African-American to be elected national FFA president; he is also the first urban student leader.
37
1996
- H.O Sargent Award reinstated, promoting diversity among chapters
- FFA announces its decision to move the National FFA convention from Kansas City, Missouri, to Louisville, Kentucky.
- The official website for FFA, www.ffa.org, debuts.
38
1997
First Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards presented.
39
1998
- First National FFA Center in Indianapolis, Indiana is dedicated July 20.
- Agricultural Education National Headquarters dedicated in Alexandria, Virginia.
- National Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri for the last time.
- Jose Santiago elected to national office; first member from Puerto Rico to serve as a national officer.
- Public Law 81-740 revised through Congress & replaced by Public Law 105-225 on August 12
40
1999
- 72nd National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky.
| - First National Creed Speaking event; Michael Van Winkle of Arkansas wins.
41
2000
-Delegates at the National FFA convention approve the Discovery FFA Degree for middle school students.
42
2001
- 1st National Star in Agriscience named Steven Offer, Wisconsin
- 1st National Star in Agricultural Placement named; Nicholas Streff, South Dakota
43
2002
- 1st Female Star Farmer named Karlene Lindow, Wisconsin
| - Official Dress standards revised
44
2003
-Javier Moreno, Puerto Rico, elected nat. Pres.; becomes 1st person w/ a native language other than Eng. and 1st Puerto Rican elected as nat. Pres.
45
2004
1st live webcast of Nat. Conv.
46
2005
- Nat. FFA launched Seeds of Hope
| - FFA Found. raises $10 million for FFA Prog. & services.
47
2006
- Nat. FFA Found. receives $1 million from Ford Motor Comp.
| - 79th Nat. FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Ind.
48
2007
- FFA Merchandise Center opens
| - FFA New Horizons now online; www.ffanewhorizons.com
49
2008
- FFA Nation launches website; www.ffanation.ffa.org
- 81st Nat. FFA Conv. held in Indianapolis, Ind.
- Nat. FFA Conv. rotates between Louisville & Indianapolis, beginning w/ Louisville in 2013
50
2009
FFA celebrates 40 years of women in the org.
51
2010
- 83rd Nat. FFA Conv. in Indianapolis, Ind.
- Dr.Larry Case retires after 26 yrs. as nat. FFA Advisor
- Celebration of 75th anniversary of the founding of NFA.
- 3,449 American FFA Degrees
52
2011
- Nat. FFA Alumni Association celebrates 40th anniv.
- FFA celebrates Native Americans in FFA at 84th Nat. Conv.
- Nat. FFA Found. receives $16 million in support of FFA
- Steve A. Brown is named Nat. FFA advisor
- The Agri. Career Network is launched.
