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FFA History. 1917 – Smith Hughes Act – The federal government allocated money to start vocational agriculture classes 1928 – Future Farmers of America was established 1939 – FFA purchased 28½ acres of George Washington’s estate. Review. When did it happen?. Washington’s Estate.
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FFA History 1917 – Smith Hughes Act – The federal government allocated money to start vocational agriculture classes 1928 – Future Farmers of America was established 1939 – FFA purchased 28½ acres of George Washington’s estate
Review When did it happen? Washington’s Estate FFA Established Smith-Hughes
FFA History 1944 – The FFA foundation was established. 1950 – P.L. 81-740 –The Federal government recognized that FFA is integral to agricultural education. (Now PL 105-225) 1953 – • The 25th (Silver) anniversary, • President Eisenhower spoke at the convention, • FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3 cents)
Review When did it happen? FFA Foundation Smith-Hughes 25th Anniversary Postage Stamp FFA Established PL 81-740 Washington’s Estate
FFA History 1969 – Females were admitted as members 1971 – The FFA Alumni was established 1988 – “Future Farmers of America” became “The National FFA Organization” 1999 – The national convention was moved in the last year of the 20th century to Louisville, KY 2002 – The 75th anniversary of FFA 2006 – The national convention was moved to Indianapolis, IN
Review When did it happen? FFA Foundation Smith-Hughes 25th Anniversary Convention moved to KY FFA Established PL 81-740 75th Anniversary
FFA History It is NOT about memorizing “dates” You now realize … • You are a member of an organization that has been around for over 75 years • Agricultural businesses donate $Millions each year because they believe in YOU! • You are a part of a tradition shared by Presidents and Founding Fathers • The Government of the United States of America has made it Federal Law that agriculture students be part of the FFA