When were African Americans allowed to join the FFA?

African Americans were officially allowed to join the Future Farmers of America (FFA) in 1965. This shift occurred when the organization merged with the New Farmers of America (NFA), which was established to serve Black agricultural students. The merger marked a significant milestone in the movement towards inclusivity and equality within agricultural education and youth programs in the United States.

By integrating the NFA into the FFA, the organization acknowledged the importance of representation and aimed to provide equal opportunities to all young people interested in agricultural education, regardless of race. This was an essential step in addressing the historical barriers that African American students faced in accessing these resources and organizations.