Vocational Ag… Vocational Agriculture enjoyed great acceptance from schools and communities from the very beginning. The new educational concept of "Learning by Doing" was practical and effective. The teachers' interest and participation in the activities of the community were appreciated. The "Ag Room" soon became a popular place in the community and the program grew…

National Congress for vocational agriculture students formed-

Momentum Grew! In 1926 the "National Congress for Vocational Agriculture Students" was established with it's primary purpose being the operation of judging contests on a national level. These judging events were very popular then, as they are today.

Soon after... Soon after the establishment of vocational agriculture in 1918, it became apparent that youth activities were to become part of the program. Groups organized under various names all over the nation. Some became quite active and were organized at area and state. One group- "Future Farmers of Virginia", was especially well organized and instrumental in organizing FFA on a national basis.