7 Covers for 7 Decades of New Horizons

FFA New Horizons magazine celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2022. Launched in 1952 as National Future Farmer, the magazine has documented the growth of FFA and the industry of agriculture for the past seven decades. To celebrate the magazine’s storied history, take a trip down memory lane and discover the evolution of this well-loved publication.

Want to explore more past issues of FFA New Horizons? Check out the magazine archive at FFA.org/News.

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New Horizons Fall 1952
1950s — Fall 1952

The first issue of The National Future Farmer magazine featured a photo of Howard Miller Jr., a former Arizona FFA member who was serving in the U.S. Navy at the time of publication. Pictured with Miller was Miss America 1949, Jacque Mercer.

At that time, the subscription price was 25¢ per year or $1 for five years. Readers could purchase a single issue for 10¢.

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