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2004
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2004/
The first live webcast of the National FFA Convention premieres on FFA.org.
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2005
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2005/
National FFA launches Seeds of Hope, a fundraising campaign to rebuild Gulf Coast states’ agricultural education and FFA programs following Hurricane Katrina; $835,699 in donations is distributed to affected programs. The National FFA Foundation tops the $10 million mark in raising money in one year for FFA programs and services.
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2006
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2006/
The 79th National FFA Convention is held in Indianapolis for the first time, with 54,589 in attendance. The National FFA Foundation announces its first $1 million contribution from the Ford Motor Company.
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2007
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2007/
The FFA Merchandise Center opens in Indianapolis. FFA membership exceeds the half-million mark with 500,823 members in 7,358 chapters. FFA New Horizons adds online feature— FFAnewhorizons.org.
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2008
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2008/
The FFA member networking site, FFA Nation (now defunct), launches. The FFA board of directors makes the decision to rotate the National FFA Convention between Louisville and Indianapolis, beginning with Louisville in 2013.
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2009
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2009/
FFA celebrates 40 years of women in the organization.
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2010
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2010/
Dr. Larry Case retires after 26 years as national FFA advisor. FFA celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of NFA. Six college-age FFA members travel to Zambia for the FFA Global Outreach: Africa program.
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2011
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2011/
FFA celebrates Native Americans in FFA, agriculture and agricultural education during the 84th National FFA Convention. Dr. Steve A. Brown is named national advisor/board chair.
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2012
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2012/
FFA members and supporters pack 1,005,048 meals during the national convention and expo’s FFA Rally to Fight Hunger. FFA celebrates Latinos/Hispanics in FFA, agriculture and agricultural education during the national convention and expo.
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2013
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2013/
Sherene Donaldson is named first female national FFA executive secretary. Ram Truck’s “So God Made a Farmer” Super Bowl commercial exceeds 18 million views on YouTube; the company donates $1 million to FFA. FFA Today Radio Show debuts on SiriusXM’s RURAL RADIO channel.
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2014
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2014/
Five FFA jackets are donated to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The Give the Gift of Blue Program begins.
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2015
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2015/
FFA announces the national convention and expo to move to Indianapolis from 2016-24. First Lady Michelle Obama gives video greetings to attendees at the national convention and expo. The organization’s official website, FFA. org, is updated to include a new look, a personalized dashboard, the resource My Journey, the FFA Resume Generator© and the FFA Brand Center. The FFA emblem is also newly refreshed to modernize the FFA brand.
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2016
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2016/
National FFA Alumni membership jumps to 225,891 members, up from 62,705 in 2015. FFA, Discovery Education and AgCareers.com partner to create AgExplorer, a career website to help students explore unique careers in agriculture.
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2017
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2017-2/
Convention delegate recommendations to alter Official Dress and the opening ceremony get approval from the National FFA Board of Directors. Breanna Holbert from California is the first African American female to be elected national FFA president. Alumni membership hits an all-time high with 344,239 members in 2,051 chapters.
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2018
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2018/
The board of directors votes to rename the National FFA Alumni Association to National FFA Alumni and Supporters and change its bylaws to operational policies. The National FFA Alumni Council becomes the National FFA Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee. Platinum sponsor John Deere commemorates 75 years of partnership with FFA. FFA announces that the National FFA Convention & Expo will stay in Indianapolis through 2031. The 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis has a record attendance of 69,944 members, advisors, supporters and guests. The inaugural FFA Blue Room launches at the national convention and expo, showcasing cutting-edge technology, research and innovation in agriculture. President Donald Trump speaks at the national convention and expo.
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2019
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2019/
FFA celebrates 50 years of female membership in the organization. H.R. 439, the National FFA Organization’s Federal Charter Amendments Act (also known as Public Law 116-7), becomes law. Dr. Steve Brown retires as National FFA advisor and board of directors chair. Washington Leadership Conference celebrates its 50th anniversary. The National FFA Delegates amend and the National FFA Board of Directors ratifies the National FFA Constitution and Bylaws. The National Council for Agricultural Education names Dr. James Woodard the board of directors chair and national advisor. The National FFA Board of Directors names Cheryl Zimmerman executive secretary of the National FFA. The National FFA Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary. The National FFA Foundation receives a record $23.4 million in support for FFA. The estate of Emmaline S. Eichelberger donates more than $2.5 million to the National FFA Organization, the largest single unrestricted donation in the organization’s history.
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1931
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1931/
The National FFA Radio Program on NBC is launched.
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1932
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1932/
A charter is granted to the Puerto Rico FFA Association.
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1997
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1997-2/
The first Agri-Entrepreneurship Award is presented.
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2020
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2020/
Student membership hits an all-time high with 760,113 members in 8,739 chapters. The National FFA Convention & Expo is held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Forever Blue Network is launched. For the first time in 50 years, the Washington Leadership Conference is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2021
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2021/
FFA celebrates 50 years of alumni membership. National FFA Board of Directors grants the U.S. Virgin Islands a new charter. National delegates pass and the National FFA Board of Directors ratify the FFA Value Statements. Vice President Kamala Harris gives videotaped greetings at the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo.
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2022
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2022/
Student membership hits an all-time high with 850,823 members in 8,995 chapters. Dr. Travis Park is named director of agricultural education, FFA board chair and national advisor. The board of directors ratified the approved constitutional amendment by the delegates to include fifth and sixth grade students as FFA members. The 15,000th jacket is gifted through the Give the Gift of Blue program. FFA members earn a record 4,305 American FFA Degrees. Alumni and supporters membership hits an all-time high with 704,297 members in 2,550 chapters.
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2023
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2023/
Convention delegate recommendation to revise the terminology of official FFA ceremonies, adding the option of officer position (Last Name) in addition to Mr./Madame, gets approval from the board of directors.
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1970
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1970/
New York’s Anita Decker and New Jersey’s Patricia Krowicki become the first two female delegates to the national convention.
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1979
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1979/
Christe Peterson from Wisconsin wins the first Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event.
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