Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
During the past several weeks we have been exploring how the FFA in New Mexico implemented the Purposes of the FFA as identified by the National FFA in the 1930s. This week we come to the final three purposes. To Continue reading The Purposes of the FFA – New Mexico Style (Part 4) 10/16/2026
In the 1930s the FFA identified 12 purposes of the FFA. Last week we looked at how FFA members in New Mexico were putting into practice purposes 4, 5 & 6. This week we continue that journey by exploring how Continue reading The Purposes of the FFA – New Mexico Style (Part 3) 10/9/2026
Last week we looked at how FFA members in New Mexico were putting into practice the first three of the 1930 era FFA statement of purposes. This week we continue that journey by exploring how the New Mexico FFA members Continue reading The Purposes of the FFA – New Mexico Style (Part 2) (10/2/2026)
New Mexico applied for a national FFA charter in 1929 and was the 25th state chartered. There are 90 FFA chapters in New Mexico with 5,300 members. The state is divided into six districts. To learn more about the New Continue reading The Purposes of the FFA – New Mexico Style (Part 1) 9/26/2026
The New Mexico state flag features a representation of the Zia Pueblo sun. But that is not the only representation of the sun in New Mexico. The rising sun is a part of the FFA emblem. The two images were Continue reading The Sun is Rising on a New Day in New Mexico – Or Is It?