1970s
Building Our American Communities (BOAC) program began.
what is 1971?
National FFA Foundation raised 1$ million in one year for the first time.
what is 1980?
Partners in Active Learning Support (PALS) program launched. Delegates vote "no" to a new FFA Creed during the 63rd National FFA
what is 1990?
First Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards presented
when was 1997
Steven Offer from Wisconsin named first National Star in Agriscience and Nicholas Streff from South Dakota named first National Star in Agricultural Placement. FFA Discovery Degree available for middle school FFA members.
what is 2001?
National FFA Alumini Asscociatio founded.
what is 1972?
Ag Ed Network, the FFA computerized information service, was launched.
what is 1983?
FFA chapters in the Virgin Islands and Guam, along with five chapter in Microneisa, chartered.
When was 1991?
Dedication of National FFA Center in Indianappolis. Dedication of the Agricultural Education National Headquarters in Alexandria, Va. National FFA convention held in Kansas City for the last time.
what is 1998?
75th National FFA Convention held in Louisville. To celebrate this special event, the time capsule from the 50th National FFA Convention was opened. Special guest Muhammmed Ali was recognized at Reflections to honor the growing diversity of the National FFA Organization. Karlene Lindow from Wisconsin named American Star Farmer. Lindow was the first female to recive this award. Official Dress standards revised.
what is 2002?
Fred McClure from Texas elected national FFA secretary. McClure was the first African-American to hold a national FFA office. President Gerald Ford spoke at the national FFA office. President Gerald Ford spoke at national FFA convention. Ford's speech was carried live on network.
what is 1974?
First FFA TV public service announcements broadcast.
what is 1984?
Corey Flournoy from Illinois elected national FFA president. Flournoy was the first African American
When was 1994?
National FFA convention held in Louisville for the first time. Micheal Van Winkle from Arkansas won first National Creed.
what is 1999?
Food For America program launched. Jimmy Carter, former Georgia governer and a former member of the Plains (Ga.) FFA Chapter, spoke at the national FFA convention. Carter was elected U.S. president the following year. First FFA Student Handbook published.
what is 1975?
First national television satelilte broadcast of the national FFA convention. Vice President George H.W. Bush spoke at the national FFA convention. Bush was elected U.S. president the following year.
what is 1987?
First H.O. Sargent Awards presented by National FFA Organization
When was 1996
Jimmy Charter spoke at the national FFA convention again, this time as U.S. president. Commerorative marker noting site of FFA founding unvieled in Kansas CIty.
what is 1978?
what is 1988?
FFA announced its decision move the national FFA convention from Alexandria, Va., to Indianapolis
When was 1996