FFA Dates
What happened in 1917?
The Smith - Hughes Act.
Where was the first National FFA Convention held?
Kansas City, MO.
Who is known as father of the FFA because his future farmers of Virginia inspired other states and lead to the formation of the FFA?
Henry Groseclose.
Which Degree is earned in the 7th or 8th grade?
The Discovery FFA Degree.
What does The Cross Section of Corn represent?
It represents Unity.
What happened in 1928?
The Future Farmers of America is established Kansas City, MO.
Where was the first National FFA Center dedicated to?
Alexandria, Virginia.
Who is the first national FFA president, From New Jersey?
Leslie Applegate.
How do you qualify for the Greenhand FFA Degree?
By enrolling in Ag. classes during your Freshman year of High School.
What does the Rising sun signifies?
It signifies Progress.
What happened in 1950?
President Harry S. Truman signed the bill, and it became Public Law 81-740.
Where was the site of the national FFA convention after moving from Kansas City. From 1999 to 2005?
Louisville, Kentucky.
Who is the Author of the FFA creed which was officially adopted in 1930?
E.M. Tiffany.
How do you receive the Chapter FFA Degree?
By getting your Greenhand Degree, completing 180 hours of Agriculture Education or above the 9th Grade level.
What does the Plow signifies?
It signifies Labor and Tillage of the Soil.
What happened in 1965?
New Farmers of America (NFA) merges with FFA.
Where was the current home of the national FFA convention 2006 to 2012 held there again in 2017?
Indianapolis, Illinois.
Who was the first President to speak at the National FFA Convention via a prerecorded message?
President Ronald Reagan.
The State FFA Degree Celebrates your?
High School Career.
What does the Eagle Symbolize?
It Symbolizes Freedom?
What happened in 1988?
President Ronald Reagan speaks at the National FFA Convention via a prerecorded message.
Who was elected national FFA vice president and is the first female to hold a national FFA office?
Julie Smiley.
Which degree is the highest degree achievable in the National FFA organization?
The American FFA Degree.
What does the Owl represent?
It represents Knowledge.