FFA Reference Library History of the FFA This
FFA Reference Library History of the FFA This presentation was produced and is copyrighted by Stewart- Peterson®, Inc. 2003 -2006. Permission is granted for use by active Ag. Ed. Net. com® subscribers. All other use is prohibited. STEWART-PETERSON and AGEDNET. COM are registered trademarks of Stewart-Peterson, Inc.
How did the FFA get started? • 1917 – Congress passed the Smith. Hughes National Vocational Education Act to allow classes in production agriculture. • Early 1920 s – Henry Groseclose the “father of FFA” started the Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV) for boys only.
More early dates in FFA history … • 1926 – American Royal in Kansas City, MO, started livestock judging contests. • 1928 – Future Farmers of America was formed and held its first national convention in Kansas City.
FFA beginnings in 1928 … • Boys only! • 33 delegates from 18 states • 10 -cent dues
The second year … • 64 delegates from 33 states • First American Star Farmer named (Carlton Patton)
More changes … • 1930 – E. M. Tiffany proposed the FFA creed. • 1934 – All but 2 states had members. • 1939 – National FFA camp was founded
Highlights from the 40 s … • 1944 – FFA Foundation for fund-raising • 1947 – First FFA band • 1948 – National talent competition and chorus • 1948 – FFA supply service
On to the 50 s … • 1950 – Congress granted FFA a national charter • 1952 – National Future Farmer Magazine • 1952 – FFA code of ethics • 1953 – 25 th anniv. commemorative stamp • 1955 – FFA goes international. Now in Japan, Brazil, Columbia, Korea, Mexico, Panama, the Philippines and Thailand
Spotlighting the 60 s … • 1965 -- New Farmers of America (African American students) merged with FFA, adding 50, 000 students. • 1969 – Girls became members. • 1969 – American Star in Agribusiness
More recent changes … • 1971 – FFA alumni organization formed • 1988 – Name changed from Future Farmers of America to National FFA Organization. Magazine changed from National Future Farmer Magazine to FFA New Horizons. • 1998 – National FFA Center built in Indianapolis, IN
More awards added … • 2001 – American Star in Agriscience • 2001 – American Star in Agricultural Placement
National officers • • Chosen at National FFA Convention Each state has one candidate Competition is tough – FFA’s finest Officers include: • National president • National secretary • 4 regional vice presidents 2006/2007 National Officers Photo courtesy National FFA Organization.
Then and now … 1928 2006 • 33 delegates • 18 states • 495, 046 FFA members • All 50 states, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands • 7, 242 chapters
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