Founding Years
What year was FFA founded?
1928
What is the National FFA Convention?
The annual gathering of FFA members and supporters to conduct business and celebrate accomplishments
Who was the first National FFA President?
Leslie Applegate
What does the FFA emblem represent?
It represents unity, growth, and the importance of agriculture
How many members were in FFA when it was founded?
33
What state was FFA founded in?
Virginia
Year females were allowed to join
1969
Who was the first female National FFA President?
Jan Eberly
What is the Treasurer Stationed by
Emblem of Washington
What year did FFA reach one million members?
2024
Who is known as the father of FFA?
Henry Groseclose
What year was the Smith-Hughes Act
1917
Who wrote the first constitution and bylaws for the New Farmers of Virginia, an organization for African American agriculture students
H.O. Sargent and G.W. Owens
Who wrote the FFA Creed
E.M. Tiffany
What was the number of FFA members 2019?
700,170
What year did FFA become a national organization?
1930
What was the significance of the 1988 FFA name change?
The name changed from Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization to reflect the diversity of agriculture
Name a notable FFA member who became a U.S. President
Jimmy Carter
What year was the FFA Creed adopted?
1930
What regions of the U.S. does FFA serve? *Where is FFA in the USA*
All 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
What significant event occurred in 1965?
FFA merged with the New Farmers of America (NFA)
Julie Smiley of Washington is the first Female elected into National Office
1976
Who was the first African American to be an FFA President?
Corey Flournoy
Name the parts of the FFA emblem and their significance
Sun, Plow, Owl, Words, Corn, Eagle
A new day, Hardwork, Knowledge, Furthering Education, Unity, Freedom
Describe one way FFA has expanded since its founding.
FFA has expanded to include diverse programs and initiatives beyond traditional agriculture.