FFA Timeline
Reed Robinette
1997
The Republic of Zaïre officially joins the World Trade Organization, as Zaïre.
1998
National FFA Center in Indianapolis, Ind., dedicated July 20.
Agricultural Education National Headquarters dedicated in Alexandria, Va.
US Census Bureau estimates population at 268,921,733
1999
72nd National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time.
First National Creed Speaking event held. Winner: Michael Van Winkle, Arkansas.
Seth MacFarlane's "Family Guy" first airs on Fox
2001
First National Star in Agriscience named: Steven Offer, Wisconsin.
First National Star in Agricultural Placement named: Nicholas Streff, South Dakota.
AL Qaeda Attacks world trades center and kills over 3000 people
2002
First female Star Farmer named: Karlene Lindow, Wisconsin.
Official Dress standards revised.
U.S is at war against Al Qaeda in Iraq
2003
Javier Moreno, Puerto Rico, elected national president; he became the first person with a native
language other than English and the first Puerto Rican elected as national FFA president.
U.S Still in Iraq Fighting Al Qaeda
2005
The National FFA Foundation broke the $10 million mark in raising money for FFA programs and
services.
U.S. Almost Catches Osama Bin Laden In Caves on Pakistani Border
2009
FFA celebrated 40 years of women in the organization.
President Barrack Obama Elected President. First African American President This country Has Ever Had.
2011
The National FFA Alumni Association celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Osama Bin Laden Captured and Killed May 1st 2011
2012
Membership hit all-time high with 557,318 members in 7,498 chapters.
The National FFA Foundation received a record of more than $16.2 million in support of FFA.
President Barrack Obama Pushes to pull Troops out of Iraq