FFA History Timeline Notes

Smith-Hughes Act passed

First national FFA convention in Kansas City

Official FFA Creed written by E.M Tiffany

Holdrege FFA chapter created

Blue corduroy jacket adopted as FFA official dress, Dr. Gus Litner adopted it...(Lintner)

Public Law 740 Passes this made FFA part of High School Activities

FFA Code of Ethics adopted. FFA magazine published The Future Farmer

Dedication of National FFA Center built in Alexandria, Virginia

New Farmers of America merged with Future Farmers of America

FFA opened membership to girls.

FFA Alumni Started

Future Farmers of America changed its name to the National FFA Organization

Dedication of National FFA Center in Indianapolis (Headquarters)

....National Convention moves from Kansas City to Louisville

National FFA convention moved to Indianapolis for the first time; 54,489 people in attendance

Henry Groseclose formed the Future Farmers of America

under the rising sun

plow

ear of corn

George Washington

hands

Axe

Flag

preside over meetings

assist the pres.

keep track of attendance

keep track of earnings and savings

plan public info programs; adds in the paper

assist the pres. in maintaining order

make sure parley pro is being followed

Spencer Hartman - Chase county

Bryce Doeschot - Norris County

Vice President - Morgan Kowalewski - Gothenburg Vice President - Dylan Dam - Logan View Vice President - Ashtyn Shrewsbury - Slliance Vice President - Trey Mogensen Vice President - Andrew Neujahr

Clay Sapp Florida

Katie Hall Georgia

Joenelle Futrell Kentucky

Brennan Costello Nebraska

Wiley Bailey Alabama

Lindsey Anderson California

Made For Excellence Kearney

Washington Leadership Conference Washington D.C

Chapter Officer Leadership Training Aurora

1. Ag Communications 2. Agronomy 3. Ag Issues Forum 4. Ag Sales 5. Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems 6. Creed Speaking 7. Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management 8. Dairy Handlers

1. Beef Production Work for a livestock auction yard 2. Agricultural Sales Work at a local veterinarian office/pet shop 3. Veterinarian Medicine Work as a receptionist at a local vet clinic 4. Small animal production Raise pure bread hunting dogs and pets 5. Grain Production Work for a farmer 6. Nursery Work for an area nursery 7.Swine Production Raise breeding swine

1. Corn is a symbol of unity because it is native to Amercia and is grown in every state.

2. The rising Sun symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence FFA members have in the future

3. The eagle is a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture

4. The owl represents knowledge and wisdom.

5. The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.

6. The Words...FFA is an important part of the Agriculture Education Program.

National Blue and Corn Gold

Learning to do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

1. Active Members (enrolled in Ag class, dues paid) 2. Collegiate (two or four year college) 3. Alumni (former members or interested people) 4. Honorary (people who support FFA)

1. Greenhand Degree Bronze Pin Know FFA Motto and Creed 2. Chapter FFA Degree Silver Pin Completed 2 semesters of ag. 3. State FFA Degree Gold Charm Active FFA member 3 years 4. American FFA Degree Gold Keys 3 years of membership