FFA History

When was the FFA founded?

• 1945

• 1928

• 1956

• 1972

Who was the first national FFA president?

• Emily Johnson

• Michael Brown

• John Smith

• Leslie Applegate

What year did the FFA change its name from Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization?

• 2001

• 1988

• 1995

• 1972

What is the official FFA motto?

• Learning to Grow, Growing to Learn, Earning to Serve, Living to Live

• Teaching to Grow, Growing to Teach, Earning to Live, Living to Serve

• Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve

• Growing to Achieve, Achieving to Grow, Earning to Learn, Living to Serve

Where was the first national FFA convention held?

• Kansas City, Missouri

• New York City, New York

• Chicago, Illinois

• Los Angeles, California

What year were girls allowed to join the FFA?

• 1955

• 1976

• 1969

• 1983

What is the FFA's mission statement?

• To provide financial support for struggling farmers

• To make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

• To advocate for the rights of agricultural workers

• To promote environmental conservation through sustainable farming practices

What year did the FFA receive its federal charter?

• 1901

• 1950

• 1776

• 2000