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What is
FFA ?
FFA is an intracurricular student organization for
those interested in agriculture and leadership. It is
one of the three components of agricultural educa-
tion. The official name of the organization is the Na-
tional FFA Organization with the letters “FFA”
standing for Future Farmers of
America – though the organization
is not just for students who want to
be production farmers. For this reason,
the name of the organization was updated in
1988 after a vote of national convention
delegates to reflect the growing diversity
and new opportunities in the industry of
agriculture.
Today, the National FFA Organiza-
tion remains committed to the indi-
vidual student, providing a path to
achievement in premier leadership,
personal growth and career suc-
cess through agricultural educa-
tion.
FFA continues to help the next
generation rise up to meet those
challenges by helping its members
to develop their own unique talents
and explore their interests in a broad
range of agricultural career pathways.
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The FFA Slogan:
“Learning to Do, Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live, Living to Serve.”
In Haywood County there are 65 boys in agriculture classes. This
youth members of the Future Farm- innovation caught fire
ers of American Chapter at Haywood across
High. the coun-
try, and
2023-2024 Haywood FFA Officers the nation-
Molly Joyner – President al organization
Madelyn Tims – Vice President was established in 1928
Landon Chapman – Secretary at the Baltimore Hotel in Kansas
Alandria Dancy -Treasurer City, Mo. National dues to the Future
Wyatt Poole – Sentinel Farmers of America were set at 10
Alexis Moore – Historian cents per member. First National FFA
Nolan Smith – Parliamentarian Convention is held in Kansas City,
Carson Osteen – Reporter Mo.: 33 delegates from 18 states
are in attendance. Leslie Ap-
Chapter Advisors plegate from New Jersey
John Joyner is elected first national
Callie Coats FFA president. First
Lindsay Turner sectional gathering
of New Farmers of
America (NFA) mem-
Select highlights in Future Farmers of bers is held.
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Haywood FFA hosted a chapter bonfire to bring members together in fellowship. Members roasted hotdogs, made s’mores, and
came together for a night of fun. The event was hosted at the home of Leslie and Paula McCool.
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opted as official FFA colors. Carlton FFA Convention in November, 33
Patton from Arkansas is named the states are represented
first Star Farmer of America. This is by 64 del-
one of the first awards created by egates.
FFA, and it was sponsored until 1949 Thir-
by the Kansas City Star. First Na- ty-five
tional Chapter Contest is launched state associ-
and sponsored by Farm Journal ations with approx-
magazine. At the Second National imately 1,500 chapters and
30,000 members are affiliated with the
national organization.
1930: Official FFA Creed, written by
E.M. Tiffany, is adopted. Edward
Drace from Missouri wins the
first National Public Speaking
event. First Official Dress
uniform is adopted:
dark blue shirt, blue
or white pants, blue
cap and yellow tie.
Delegates restrict
FFA membership
to boys only.
1933: Blue cor-
duroy jacket
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and Arthur Lacy from Hondo, Texas, es a bill that grants a federal charter
become the only members ever to to Future Farmers of America. Presi-
share the title of Star Farmer of Amer- dent Harry S. Truman signs the bill on
ica. The H.O. Sargent Trophy Award Aug. 30, and it becomes Public Law
is created to honor H.O. Sargent’s 81-740. The Rhode Island FFA Associ-
commitment to helping NFA members ation, with five chapters and 82 mem-
achieve success and leadership in bers, is chartered—FFA is in all 48
agriculture. states, plus then Territory of Hawaii
1942: FFA members join in the war continued D5
effort. Three former FFA members—
Robert Gray from Texas,
Travis Hoover
from
Califor-
nia, and
Melvin Jor-
dan from Oklaho-
ma—serve with then Lt. Col.
Jimmy Doolittle and participate in
the famous air raid on Tokyo. During
Haywood FFA at the 2023 Hatchie Fall Festi- World War II, delegates revise FFA
val. membership rules so time served in
the armed forces will not count
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riod of eligibility. During the
is adopted as Official Dress. A group war years, national con-
of FFA officers and members make ventions are stream-
a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., lined events, attend-
where they are greeted on the White ed only by delegates
House lawn by President Franklin D. and award winners.
Roosevelt. In 1942, just 217
1939: 28.5 acres of land is purchased people attend the
near Alexandria, Va., for the first FFA- convention.
owned national headquarters; the 1950: The 81st
land was once part of George Wash- U.S. Con-
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jacket. year. First FFA Student Handbook is
1969: FFA opens membership to published.
females, making it possible for them 1976: Julie Smiley from Washington
to hold office and participate in is elected national FFA vice presi-
competitive events at regional and dent and is the first female to hold a
national levels. Ken Dunagan from national FFA office. Alaska becomes
Arizona is named the first American the last of the 50 states to obtain a
Star in Agribusiness. The Washington continued D6
Conference (now Washington Lead-
ership Conference — WLC)
begins. The
delegate
body
of the
National FFA
Convention estab-
lishes alumni class of mem-
bership as part of the constitution.
1973: FFA Official Dress standards
are created. National FFA Secretary
The Haywood FFA Livestock Judging team Fred McClure from Texas is the first
competed in the Livestock Evaluation CDE in
November.
African American elected to a
national FFA office.
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gram launches. Jimmy
and Puerto Rico. Carter, former Geor-
1959: First National FFA Center is gia governor and a
dedicated in Alexandria, Va., on land former member of
that was once part of George Wash- the Plains (Ga.) FFA
ington’s estate. An FFA camp had Chapter, speaks at
been located here earlier. FFA holds the National FFA
its first National Leadership Train- Convention. Car-
ing Conference for state officers in ter was elected
Washington, D.C U.S. president
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BECOMING
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FUTURE
NEEDS NEXT.
Haywood FFA chapter attending the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo. During the week, members had the opportunity to explore
various colleges from all over the US, learn about different agricultural businesses, explore the expo and build one on one relationships
with different businesses, and meet with other FFA members from across the country.
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national charter. sas City, Mo., to Louisville, Ky., in
1982: Jan Eberly from California be- 1999. The official website
comes the first female national FFA for FFA, FFA.org,
president. debuts.
1988: The Future Farmers of America 1998:
changes its name to the National FFA The
Organization to reflect the growing National FFA
diversity in agriculture. Seventh and Center in Indianap-
eighth grade students are permitted olis is dedicated on July 20.
to become FFA members. The Agri- The Agricultural Education National
science Student Recognition Pro- Headquarters is dedicated in Alexan-
gram is introduced. President Ronald dria, Va. The National FFA Conven-
Reagan speaks at the National FFA tion is held in Kansas City, Mo., for
Convention via a prerecorded mes- the last time. Jose Santiago from
sage. Puerto Rico is elected nation-
1994: Corey Flournoy from Illinois is al FFA vice president. He
the first African American to be elect- is the first member from
ed national FFA president; he is also Puerto Rico to serve as
the first national president from an a national FFA officer.
urban environment. Public Law 81-740
1996: H.O. Sargent Award is reinstat- is revised through
ed, promoting diversity among chap- the 105th Congress
ters. FFA announces its decision to and replaced by
move the National FFA Center from Public Law 105-
Alexandria, Va., to Indianapolis. FFA 225 on Aug. 12.
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National FFA Convention from Kan- continued D7
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2002: The 75th National FFA Con- the Smithsonian’s National Museum members. The 15,000th jacket is gift-
vention is held in Louisville, Ky. To of American History. The Give the Gift ed through the Give the Gift of Blue
celebrate this special event, the time of Blue Program begins program. FFA members earn a record
capsule from the 50th National FFA 2020: Student membership hits an 4,305 American FFA Degrees. Alumni
Convention is opened. Special guest all-time high with 760,113 members and supporters membership hits an
Muhammad Ali is recognized at Re- in 8,739 chapters. The first virtual all-time high with 704,297 members in
flections to honor the growing diver- National FFA Convention & Expo is 2,550 chapters.
sity of the National FFA Organization. held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Karlene Lindow from Wisconsin is The Forever Blue Network is
named American Star Farmer. Lin- launched. For the
dow is the first female to receive this first time
award. Official Dress standards are in 50
revised. years,
2006: The 79th National FFA Conven- the Wash-
tion is held in Indianapolis for the ington Leadership
first time, with 54,589 in attendance. Conference is canceled
The National FFA Foundation an- due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
nounces its first $1 million contribu- 2022: Student membership hits an
tion from the Ford Motor Company. all-time high with 850,823 members
2009: FFA celebrates 40 years of in 8,995 chapters. Dr. Travis Park
women in the organization. is named director of agricultural
2012: FFA members and support- education, FFA board chair and
ers pack 1,005,048 meals during the national advisor. The board
national convention and expo’s FFA of directors ratified the
Rally to Fight Hunger. FFA celebrates approved constitutional
Latinos/Hispanics in FFA, agriculture amendment by the
and agricultural education during the delegates to include
national convention and expo. fifth and sixth grade
2014: Five FFA jackets are donated to students as FFA
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FFA through the years
FFA has been a longstanding organization in Haywood County Schools.
Do you recognize these former members?
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FFA Officers from left to right:
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Molly Joyner, President | Madelyn Tims, Vice President | Carson Osteen, Reporter
Wyatt Poole, Sentinel | Alexis Moore, Historian
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Departments of Agriculture and Education Team Up
to Advance Tennessee’s FFA Program
The State of Tennessee implemented a ing experiences for students, we are all in.” ture and Education will help students ulti-
new model for agricultural education that Experience beyond the classroom will be mately meet the needs of industry and of
will advance opportunities for students and extended into communities to help students our communities. FFA members now and
enhance support for teachers. develop competencies in ag careers. TDA in the future will benefit from this positive
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture will design and facilitate immersive SAE change.”
(TDA) and the Tennessee Department of projects that align with principles of agri- The Tennessee General Assembly and
Education (TDOE) partnered with a Mem- cultural education standards designed by Governor Bill Lee established an Agricultur-
orandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost TDOE. al Education and Youth Participation Task
Tennessee’s agricultural education pro- “Tennessee understands the importance Force in 2019 to address the national de-
grams through the FFA student organiza- of agricultural education, and thanks to cline in the number of young adults enter-
tion. Tennessee’s FFA enrollment has more our state partners at TDA, Tennessee can ing the agriculture workforce. A five-mem-
than doubled since 2020, making it one of provide even more supports and growth ber, volunteer Agricultural Education
the largest FFA organizations in the nation. opportunities for students across the state,” Council will be established to serve as the
Changes set forth in the MOU include former Education Commissioner Penny primary advisory group for the agricultural
creating six new staff positions at TDA that Schwinn, Ph.D. said. “The department education program model in Tennessee.
are focused on FFA members and their will continue supporting teachers
learning activities outside of the classroom, and ensure that this instruction is
including the Supervised Agricultural Ex- aligned with core FFA skills—sci-
perience (SAE) programs and FFA compe- ence, math, communications, lead-
titions and events. The model creates an ership, management, and technol-
FFA State Director position under the pur- ogy—to support the postsecondary
view of TDA. TDOE will continue to focus success of our students.”
on in-classroom curriculum development TDOE will design and implement
and teacher support, and a new FFA Depu- K-12 agricultural education course
ty State Director will be added to their staff. standards and resources for
“Agriculture is the top industry in the classroom and laboratory instruc-
state, and developing future leaders in ag- tion with the application of skills
riculture, food, fiber, and natural resource demonstrated in SAE projects and
systems is essential to our economic out- programs.
look,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie “Tennessee FFA is growing faster
Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “TDA is pleased to be than ever and the need for aspir-
a part of this new structure of collaboration ing leaders and workers is strong,”
with educators to better prepare the next State FFA President Taylor Cantrell
generation of agricultural and forestry pro- said. “This new partnership be-
fessionals. Anytime we can enhance learn- tween the Departments of Agricul-
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