Early Years
Smith-Hughes
What was the original name of the FFA Magazine?
The National Future Farmer
What name did the FFA change to in the late 80's?
The National FFA Organization
When was the FFA Founded?
1928
What does the plow represent?
Labor & Tillage of the Soil
Who is credited with founding the Future Farmers of Virginia in 1925. Also known as the father of the FFA.
Henry Groseclose
What President signed the FFA Federal Charter?
Harry S Truman
FFA New Horizons
When did the Smith-Hughes Act pass?
1917
What does the owl represent?
Wisdom
What was the name of the hotel where the FFA was founded?
Hotel Baltimore, Kansas City Missouri.
How many jackets had the FFA sold by 1964?
1 million
In 1999, the National FFA Convention moved to what city?
Louisville Kentucky
When did the NFA and FFA merge?
1965
What is the symbol for unity?
The cross section of corn.
What are the names of the colors adopted as the official FFA Colors in 1929?
National Blue & Corn Gold
In 1965 the FFA and _____ merged.
New Farmers of America (NFA)
What was the name for the 1st female to be elected National FFA President?
Jan Eberly
When were female's included in national membership?
1969
What is the symbol for freedom?
The Eagle
Who wrote the FFA Creed, adopted in 1930?
E.M. Tiffany
What type of membership was added in the last year of the 60's?
Female
What was the name of the first African American to serve as National FFA President?
Corey Flournoy
What year did the FFA undergo a name change?
1988
What is the symbol for learning and leadership?
"Agriculture Education" & "FFA"