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Founding of the Future Farmers of Virginia
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Historical Marker telling about the founding of Future Farmers of Virginia
Waymark Code: WMNYK
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2006
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The Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV) was founded on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute by four members of the Agricultural Education Department in September, 1925. Developed as a statewide organization for boys enrolled in high school vocational agriculture, the FFV was used as a model for establishing the Future Farmers of America. The four founder were Walter Newman, Henry Groseclose, Edmund Magill, and Harry Sanders.
Marker Number: K-64
![](/images/spacer.gif) Marker Title: Founding of the Future Farmers of Virginia
![](/images/spacer.gif) Marker Location: Virginia Tech Campus in Blacksburg
![](/images/spacer.gif) County or Independent City: Montgomery
![](/images/spacer.gif) Web Site: Not listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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