History Dates

2. Youth program formed as a result of the Smith-Hughes Act but not part of schools
5. Year women were allowed national membership in FFA
6. Age range served by the 4-H Youth Program
9. Organization serving business and office education students
12. Act passed in 1917 that established vocational education in schools
14. Official FFA colors chosen in 1929
15. Livestock show where students competed in contests in 1926
17. City where the first National FFA Convention was held
22. Type of education that prepares students for jobs after high school
24. Skills developed through VSOs such as leadership and teamwork
25. First national president of the FFA
26. Organization founded in 1971 to support FFA members and chapters
27. Organization for students in health occupation programs

1. Government agency that conducts the 4-H program
3. Hotel where the National FFA Organization was founded
4. Year the name changed to the National FFA Organization
5. Year the National FFA Organization was officially established
7. Organizations that allow students to apply skills learned in vocational classes
8. Student organization for those enrolled in agricultural education programs
10. Organization for students in family and consumer sciences education
11. Major event held annually with leadership sessions and competitions
13. Organization for students in technology education programs
16. First Star Farmer of America
18. Teacher from Virginia known as the father of the National FFA Organization
19. Organization that merged with FFA in 1965
20. Primary purpose of the Smith-Hughes Act
21. Organization serving trade, industrial, and technical students
23. First national advisor of the FFA