1935 By FFA|2025-01-09T18:01:55-05:00January 8th, 2025| View Larger Image NFA is founded as a national organization at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. David Simmons of Alabama is elected as the first national NFA president. Active FFA membership exceeds 100,000 members. Share this story FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppPinterestEmail