Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
Hawaii received its national FFA charter in 1929, the 13th “state” to do so. But at this time it was not a state but a U.S. territory (Hawaii wasn’t admitted to statehood until 1959). According to the FFA manual as Continue reading “H” is for Hawaii – Raising Cane! (1/19/2024)
At this time of the year, many of us might wish we were in Hawaii because of the cold weather we are experiencing. Hawaii has a long history with agricultural education and the FFA that might surprise you. At the Continue reading “H” is for Hawaii: The Impact of Hawaii on American Vocational Education (1/12/2024)
We momentarily interrupt our alphabetical listing of agricultural education in the various states to wish the NAAE (NVATA) a happy 75th birthday. At the recent NAAE & ACTE convention in Phoenix there was a nice birthday celebration to commemorate the 75th anniversary Continue reading Happy Birthday NAAE (NVATA) 1/5/2024
Georgia was the 10th state to receive a national FFA charter. Georgia received their charter in 1929 (click here to see the application). In 2020-21 Georgia had 386 chapters and 71,074 members. Since we are fast approaching Thanksgiving, why don’t we Continue reading G is for Georgia, Part 3:Thanksgiving (11/17/2023)
Two weeks ago the Friday Footnote described the triumphs and trials of building a FFA Leadership Training Center in Florida. Today we look at similar efforts in Georgia where we find not one, but two FFA camps. These two camps are the Continue reading “G” is for Georgia – Part 2, FFA Camps (11/10/2023)