FFA timeline

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The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act established vocational agriculture courses

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1917

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When was Future Farmers of America established in Kansas City, Mo.?

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1928

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First National FFA Convention is held in Kansas City: 33 delegates from 18 states in attendance.

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1928

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When were national blue and corn gold adopted as official colors?

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1929

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Official FFA Creed is adopted.

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1930

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First Official Dress uniform is adopted: dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap and yellow tie.

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1930

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Delegates restrict membership to boys only.

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1930

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When was the blue corduroy jacket adopted as Official Dress?

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1933

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NFA is founded as a national organization in Tuskegee, Ala.

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1935

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When was 28.5 acres of land purchased for the first FFA-owned national headquarters, part of George Washington’s estate?

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1939