In what year was FFA initially merged with the NFA?

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) initially merged with the New Farmers of America (NFA) in 1965. This merger was significant as it allowed for the inclusion of African American students into the FFA, promoting inclusivity within agricultural education. The NFA was originally founded in 1935 to serve African American agricultural students, but by merging with the FFA, it helped to broaden both organizations' reach and impact in the field of agricultural education.

The other years mentioned do not mark this merger: 1950 was when the FFA was granted a federal charter, while 1970 and 1980 do not hold specific historical significance regarding the integration of FFA and NFA. Thus, 1965 represents a crucial point in FFA’s history reflecting its growth and commitment to serving all students in the agricultural sector.