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Evolution of FFA: From History to Fame

Trace the journey of FFA from its roots in vocational education to a renowned organization with famous members, milestones, and changes over the years. Explore its evolution through key events, achievements, and notable figures.

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Evolution of FFA: From History to Fame

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  1. FFA History How did we get from… THIS to THIS?

  2. 1917 Smith-Hughes Act Provides funding for vocational education courses

  3. 1925 Future Farmers of Virginia founded Serves as the model for Future Farmers of America

  4. 1928 Future Farmers of America established • Kansas City, MO • First National FFA Convention is attended by 33 people from 18 • states • Leslie Applegate is elected president

  5. 1929 Official Colors adopted • At 2nd National FFA Convention • National Blue & Corn Gold

  6. 1930 Let’s Get Down to Business • Official FFA Creed adopted • First Official FFA Manual adopted

  7. 1930 Let’s Get Down to Business • First Official Dress uniform adopted • Membership restricted to boys

  8. 1933 FFA Jacket • Blue corduroy jacket adopted

  9. 1935 New Farmers of America • NFA founded for African Americans in Tuskegee, AL

  10. 1950 Public Law 81-740 • Law is passed that grants FFA a national charter

  11. 1965 NFA & FFA merge • New Farmers of America and Future Farmers of America merge to form a stronger organization

  12. 1969 Girls allowed • FFA votes to open membership to girls

  13. 1973 Official Dress • Official Dress Standards are adopted

  14. 1974 Fred McClure elected • Fred McClure (TX) is the first African-American elected to a national FFA office

  15. 1976 Julie Smiley elected • Julie Smiley (WA) is the first female elected to a national FFA office

  16. 1982 Jan Eberly elected • Jan Eberly (CA) is the first female National FFA President

  17. 1988 Name change • Future Farmers of America changes its name to National FFA Organization

  18. 1991 Branching out • FFA chapters in the Virgin Islands and Guam are chartered

  19. 1994 Corey Flournoy elected • Corey Flournoy (IL) is the first African-American National FFA President

  20. 1996 Website • The official website for FFA launches • www.ffa.org

  21. 1998 Jose Santiago elected • Jose Santiago is the first Puerto Rican elected to National FFA Office

  22. 2002 Revisions • Official Dress Standards are revised

  23. 2003 Javier Moreno elected • Javier Moreno is the first Puerto Rican elected as National FFA President

  24. Famous FFA members • Jimmy Carter(US President) • Bo Jackson (NFL & MLB) • Bryant Reeves (NBA) • Mark Tauscher (NFL) • Brad Meester (NFL) • Trace Adkins (singer) • Sheryl Crow (singer) • Toby Keith (singer) • Lyle Lovett (singer)

  25. Famous FFA members • Tim McGraw (singer) • Willie Nelson (singer) • Taylor Swift (singer)

  26. Create a Timeline • Supplies needed: paper plate, crayons, markers, and/or colored pencils • Directions: • Draw an event from the bucket • Use the supplies given to create a visual representation of your event • Use the least amount of words possible • Be sure to include the year!

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