FFA History #1
Who was the first Puerto Rican national officer?
Javier Moreno
Where was the first FFA Headquarters/Center?
Alexandria, Virginia
What did Public Law 740 state in regards to agricultural education?
FFA became chartered and agricultural education became intra curricular
When was the first virtual convention?
2020
Who was the first African American National Officer?
Fred McClure
1935
What are the official FFA colors?
National Blue & Corn Gold
Who is known as the father of FFA for his work in establishing the Future Farmers of Virginia?
Henry Groseclose
When was the Morrill Act established?
1862
What was the significant change in the FFA organization in 1988?
The name changed to National FFA Organization
In what year was the National FFA Convention moved to Indianapolis, IN?
1998
What was the first award given?
Star Farmer of America
Who was the first female national officer?
Julie Smiley
When was the National FFA Alumni formed?
1971
Who was the first African American National President?
Corey Flournoy
What was the last state to get a national charter?
Alaska
Who was the first female National President?
Jan Eberly
What US Presidents have spoken at National FFA Convention?
1. Dwight Eisenhower
2. Harry Truman
3. Richard Nixon
4. Gerald Ford
5. Jimmy Carter
6. Ronald Reagan
7. George W. Bush
8. Donald Trump