The most extensive documentation is found in the files of E.J. 1980s, Program of Work, 1939-1943, 1945-1946, 1971, 1973-1979, Reinventing FFA Center Operations, 1991-1992, 1994, Relocation Publicity Materials, 1997 (oversized), Resource Management Team Final Report, 1991, Retirement and Insurance, 1955, 1967-1968, Annual Reports, 1954-1956, 1958-1961, 1964, Surveys, 1954-1959, 1961-1962, 1964-1970, 1975, 1979-1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization (NPASO), Organizational Objectives and Principles, 1971, Relationship to State Associations and Chapters, 1979, Agricultural Education Resources, 1996, 1999-2006, Student Catalogs, 1992/93-1996/97, 1998/99-1999/00, Tactical Plan for the Strategic Plan for Agricultural Education, 1990, U.S. Office of Education, 1959, 1970, 1979, U.S. Office of Education Policy on Agricultural Student Organizations, 1981 (oversized), 1930, 1932, 1936, 1940-1944, 1951-1952 (oversized), State Advisors Meeting Minutes, 1941-1943, Newsletters, 1931-1932, 1934-1942, 1946-1947, 1987, Correspondence, 1930-1932, 1934-1943, 1945-1960, Correspondence, 1930-1942, 1944-1948, 1950-1955, 1958, Publications, 1947, 1953, 1959-1961, 1963, 1970, 1978, 1980, Correspondence, 1930-1933, 1935-1943, 1945-1946, 1948-1952, 1954, 1956-1960, Correspondence, 1930-1931, 1933-1938, 1940-1950, 1953-1960, Correspondence, 1931-1937, 1939-1946, 1948, 1950-1951, 1953, 1955-1958, 1960, Newsletters, 1932, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1941, Correspondence, 1930-1950,1952-1953, 1955-1960, Newsletters, 1929-1936, 1938-1942, 1997-1998, Publications, 1945, 1955, 1957, 1967, 1970-1971, 1979, 1992, Newsletters, 1930-1942, 1955-1956, 1967-1970, 1997-1998, Correspondence, 1931-1933, 1935-1946, 1948-1950, 1952-1956, 1958, 1960, Newsletters, 1937-1942, 1968-1978, 1991, 1994, 1997-1998, Publications, 1958, 1960-1961, 1973, 1976, 1978-1979, Cooperative Activities of the Muskegee Chapter, ca. But Rural Life is Not in His Plans, Los Angeles Times (December 12, 1994) The envelope is addressed to John F. Kennedy Jr. . The strong ties to the state and national government and with school boards further complicated the issue. The FFA had owned the land since 1939 and used it as a national camp. Currently, all lettering, embroidery and finishing of FFA jackets is completed by Universal Lettering Company in Van Wert, Ohio. A small donation would help us keep this available to all. These delegates are selected by the state organization and are given the authority to vote on matters affecting the organization. NFA is founded as a national organization at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. New Horizons (previously National Future Farmer) Alexandria: National FFA Organization, 1952-2009. 1980-81 Mark Herndon, John Marshall - National President. The FFA headquarters is established in Alexandria, Virginia, on land which was part of George Washington's estate. The Agricultural Career Show records are also included. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S1 .F97 1947). The New Farmers of America (NFA) was organized in Tuskegee Alabama and became a national organization for African-American young men in 1935.The organization was formed to serve agriculture students in southern states where schools were segregated by law. The fact that she was the first Female African-American FFA president is historically significant. 1974: Fred McClure from Texas is the first African-American elected to a national FFA office. The organization holds its first state rally that same year. These records are a quick source for biographical data on important leaders and background information on the traditions and movements of the organization. The international files include the organization's correspondence with foreign countries relating to agricultural exchange programs for FFA members and relating to the formation of foreign future farmer organizations such as the Future Farmers of Japan and the Future Farmers of the Philippines. FFA Chapter: Fallbrook Union High School FFA The National FFA Organization recently[when?] FFA New Horizons2022-11-15T10:41:18-05:00. The business session of the convention is run by the student officers and operates by the rules of parliamentary procedure. Later files contain less correspondence and more direct biographical information. During this first annual convention, Leslie Applegate is elected president and dues are set at 10 cents annually. "National FFA Organization Homepage," http://www.ffa.org/. career and technical student organization, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, Future Farmers of America State Associations & Local Chapter, "NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION PICKS NEW CEO", "FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)", "A Brief History of The FFA Jacket and The People Who Make It", "National FFA Organization Announces National Convention and Expo Coming to Indianapolis 20162024", "Indianapolis wins bid to host FFA convention through 2031", Archives of the National FFA Organization, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture Future Farmers of America, Guide to the Future Farmers of America Scrapbooks 19591962, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_FFA_Organization&oldid=1137840333. At the time, less than five percent of the organizations members were African American. In 1942, just 217 people attend the convention. The National FFA Convention is held in Louisville, Kentucky, for the first time and will stay in Louisville through 2005; attendance was 46,918. 1957 Former President Harry S. Truman spoke during the national convention. Danville: The Interstate, 1979. Follow @AGDAILYMedia. Explore FFA. Much like the National FFA Organization (FFA), NFA sought to provide young men with vocational, social and recreational activities in order . There he was encouraged to run for a national FFA office. The records in this series can also be used to find information regarding important people, events, and programs within the national organization. Currently a small portion of the images are available for searching and viewing online. Although some presentations are missing pieces, most contain a script, set of slides and an audio cassette. She was elected in 1982 to be the national female president of the Future. Retiring officer addresses, minutes of the business sessions, awards information, and, in the early years, the four public speeches were all printed in the proceedings. 1926 - The First National Congress of VocationalAgriculture Students assembles for aNational Livestock Judging Contest. http://articles.latimes.com/1994-12-04/news/mn-4616_1_corey-flournoy. FFA is the largest of the career and technical student organizations in U.S. schools. African American History: Research Guides & Websites, Global African History: Research Guides & Websites, African American Scientists and Technicians of the Manhattan Project, Envoys, Diplomatic Ministers, & Ambassadors, http://articles.latimes.com/1994-12-04/news/mn-4616_1_corey-flournoy, Foundation, Organization, and Corporate Supporters. 2019: FFA celebrates 50 years of female leaders in the organization. He soon found himself tasting milk samples and evaluating beef carcasses. Please consult Archives Reference Staff for further details. Delegates also opened FFA membership to middle school students. dream | 799 views, 17 likes, 11 loves, 1 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from SDSU Foundation: With the help of our donors, SDSU has become a. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.N49 F545 1959). The National FFA Constitution and Federal Charter can be found with these records. During the National FFA Convention, action is taken to establish a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington, D.C. 28.5 acres of land is purchased near Alexandria, Va., for the first FFA-owned national headquarters; the land was once part of George Washingtons estate. The first National President of the Future Farmers of. The board continues to operate in this manner. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. Cite as: National FFA Organization Records, 1916-2008, IUPUI University Library Special Collections and Archives, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. In 1957, Howard Downing (of Jessamine County) became the first National FFA President from Kentucky. It is probable that the foundation was unable to publish reports for those three years based on a note in the 1969 report explaining that the lack of funding would not allow an annual report to be published. Delegates are divided into committees that discuss relevant issues and report their recommendations to the convention. Salute to the American Vocational Agriculture Instructor, n.d. Sights and Sounds of the National FFA Convention, Public Service Announcements, 1984-1988, 1990-1991. Baltimore: The French-Bray Printing Company, 1964. 81-740, 1955-1973, General Seminars and Conferences, 1971-1975, National Seminar for Leaders in Post-Secondary Institutions, 1973-1974, North Atlantic Regional Research Conference, District of Columbia Greenhouse Project, 1963-1967, Office of Education Reorganization, 1963-1970, Leadership Structure for Vocational Agriculture, Agriculture Study of the National Academy of Sciences (diversity), 1984-1986, A Report on State Minority and Majority Student Populations of FFA Chapters, ca. You can also view the links on your mobile phone for easy access. The printed materials section contains all of the programs, proceedings, and booklets that are produced for the convention. The group elected Leslie Applegate of Freehold, N.J., as its first president and adopted the national emblem - a mark similar to that of the original Virginia emblem - during the new organization's first convention. The FFA's programs are highlighted at the National FFA Convention through the presentation of awards and demonstrations of skill in chosen fields of study. It is recited by new members to the organization to reflect their growing belief in agriculture and agricultural education. The pins are to be placed beneath the FFA member's have their name on the right chest and can recognize the highest degree, highest office, and/or highest award in that order from left to right. [citation needed], Official dress consists of black slacks or a black skirt, a white button up shirt with collar, an official FFA blue scarf or tie, black dress shoes with closed heel and toe, black socks or nylon hosiery, and an official FFA jacket zipped to the top. Delegates restrict FFA membership to boys only. The FFA's national magazine, New Horizons, previously titled The National Future Farmer, is individually catalogued (call number S1.F97) and located in Special Collections and Archives. Six students are elected annually to serve as the National FFA Officers. A sampling of the convention videos is made based on milestone events occurring during that year. 1976 - Julie Smiley from Washington is elected as national FFA vice president, making her the first female to hold a national FFA office. The Future Farmers of Virginia would later serve as the model for the Future Farmers of America. Alexandria: FFA Supply Service, 1977. [citation needed], Students are supervised by agricultural education teachers that have to cooperate with parents, employers, and other adults who assist individuals in the development and achievement of educational and career goals. The H.O. FFA announced in July 2015 that the national convention would be hosted in Indianapolis each year from 2016 to 2024. Sargentand G.W. In 2004, the National FFA Organization worked with a supplier in North Carolina to set a new standard for the blue corduroy by using samples from archived FFA jackets. 2017-18 National FFA President: Breanna . Nationally, the National FFA Convention & Expo is held once a year in the fall. Adapted from Key Moments in FFA History timeline on the National FFA Organization website, www.ffa.org. 2006: National FFA Foundation receives first $1 million contribution from Ford Motor Company. Carlton Patton from Arkansas is named the first Star Farmer of America. A complete set of the Alumni Council minutes, 1970-1995, and its membership lists explain how the governing body works. Today, the mission of the National FFA Organization is 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. FFA membership includes junior high, high school, and college students and totals approximately 450,000. [23], The Official FFA Colors: National Blue and Corn Gold (worn on the Official FFA jackets). Leslie Applegate from New Jersey is elected first national FFA president. Washington D.C.: FFA, 1945. (IUPUI University Library call number SPEC COLL S533.F8 F888 1956), Fields, M.A. The official creed and colors - national blue and corn gold - are adopted. It represents that tomorrow will always bring a new day. Other members of the Council included state officers in agricultural education. During World War II, delegates revise FFA membership rules so time served in the armed forces will not count in determining a members period of eligibility. 1988: Official Name change from Future Farmers of America to National FFA Organization. Miss Blair, 19, an Oklahoma State University student from Noble, Thursday was elected the first female president of Oklahoma's Future Farmers of America by more than 5,000 members at the group's 58th annual convention. Other levels include districts, sub districts, sections, regions, areas, and federations. The slides emphasize visually the programs, activities, and events sponsored by the National FFA Organization. 0:44 Cindy Blair is one farmer's daughter who doesn't want to leave the farm.