Events
The National FFA Foundation was foundedPublic Law 740 was passed by Congress granting the FFA a federal charter.The National FFA organization was started and the First National FFA ConventionNational Future Farmer Magazine first published.President Eisenhower addressed the National Convention.NFA Merged with FFAPresident Nixon addressed the National Convention.President Donald Trump addresses the Convention.FFA Constituation was revised to include females.National FFA Alumni Association was formed.First former FFA member elected to U.S. presidency.7th and 8th grades included n the FFAFirst female to win the National Public Speaking ContestName of the National Future Farmer magazine was changed to New Horizons.New National FFA Center opens in Indianapolis.Dust BowlStationary Threshing MachineHand-Powered Cotton GinMcCormick’s ReaperSteam-Powered Traction EngineCorn PickerNo Till PlanterStraw Chopper Attachment for Combines.Yamaha Motors USA develops the first electric power steering for ATVs.Valmont produces the first electronic control panel that will accept GPS directions for area irrigation.AGCO is the first agricultural equipment manufacturer to provide SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) clean air-technology engines on their tractors.Gulf War IIAl Gore Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Work on Climate ChangePuerto Rico joined the FFAThe Wisconsin FFA StartedHenery C. Groseclose served as National SecretaryHenery C. Groseclose served as National TreasurerFirst National FFA handbook createdNational Blue and Corn Gold adopted as ofical FFA colorsSmith-Hughes ActFFV- Future Farmers of VirginaThe first National Congress of Vocational Ag students assembled for a National Livestock Judging Contest.Official FFA CreedOfficial FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, adoptedBlue corduroy jacket adopted as Official Dress.New Farmers of America founded in Tuskegee, Ala.National FFA Camp and Leadership Training SchoolFirst FFA-owned National HeadquartersFFA Members Join in The War EffortFirst FFA Chorus and National FFA Talent program held at national FFA convention.The U.S. Post Office Department issued a special stamp to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FFA.FFA sells its one-millionth FFA jacket.The National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, Ky.Steven Offer from Wisconsin is named the first American Star in Agriscience. Nicholas Streff from South Dakota is named the first American Star in Agricultural Placement.FFA celebrates Latinos/Hispanics in FFAFirst Lady Michelle Obama gives video greetings to attendees at the national convention and expo.Breanna Holbert from California is the first African-American female to be elected national FFA president.The National FFA Alumni Council becomes the National FFA Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee.
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