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FFA History
Study for FFA History Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1917 | Smith-Hughes Act provided federal funding to establish Vocational Agriculture programs in high schools |
| 1928 | Future Farms of America was established |
| 1929 | NCFFA created the NC FFA Camp at White Lake |
| 1965 | NFA merged with the FFA to end racial segregation of the organizations. |
| 1929 | NC FFA was chartered. Lillington High School was the 1st Chapter |
| 1933 | The blue corduroy jacket became the official FFA jacket |
| 1935 | The NFA was formed for African American students |
| 1939 | FFA purchases 28.5 acres in Alexandria, VA |
| 1950 | Public Law 740 passed…High School Agriculture programs must have FFA as an intercurricular part of the program |
| 1966 | North Iredell High School chartered the NIHS FFA |
| 1953 | The Silver anniversary (25th) was observed by the US Postal Service stamp |
| 1969 | Women were officially allowed to join FFA |
| 1998 | National Convention moved to Louisville, Kentucky |
| 1944 | National FFA Foundation formed to provide scholarships and funds for FFA Activities |
| 1988 | Future Farmers of America changed their name to The National FFA Organization |
| 1929 | The FFA Colors (National Blue and Corn Gold) were adopted |
| 1930 | The FFA Creed was adopted |