1. FFA History
1917 – Smith Hughes Act – The federal government allocated money to start vocational agriculture classes
1928 – Future Farmers of America was established
1939 – FFA purchased 28½ acres of George Washington’s estate

2. Review When did it happen? Washington’s Estate FFA Established
Smith-Hughes

3. FFA History 1944 – The FFA foundation was established.
1950 – P.L –The Federal government recognized that FFA is integral to agricultural education. (Now PL )
1953 –
The 25th (Silver) anniversary,
President Eisenhower spoke at the convention,
FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3 cents)

4. Review When did it happen? FFA Foundation Smith-Hughes
25th Anniversary
Postage Stamp
FFA Established PL
Washington’s Estate

5. FFA History 1969 – Females were admitted as members
1971 – The FFA Alumni was established
1988 – “Future Farmers of America” became “The National FFA Organization”
1999 – The national convention was moved in the last year of the 20th century to Louisville, KY
2002 – The 75th anniversary of FFA

6. Review When did it happen? FFA Foundation Smith-Hughes
25th Anniversary
Convention moved
FFA Established PL
75th Anniversary

7. It is NOT about memorizing “dates”
FFA History
It is NOT about memorizing “dates”
You now realize …
You are a member of an organization that has been around for over 75 years
Agricultural businesses donate $Millions each year because they believe in YOU!
You are a part of a tradition shared by Presidents and Founding Fathers
The Government of the United States of America has made it Federal Law that agriculture students be part of the FFA