In what year did the FFA restrict its membership to boys only?

The year 1930 is significant in the history of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) because it marks the formal establishment of the association's structure that ultimately completed the transition to restricting membership solely to boys. This decision was influenced by the social norms and gender roles of the time, which typically excluded girls from agricultural organizations. While the FFA evolved over the years and began to include girls as members, the foundational phase in 1930 solidified the male-only membership policy.

It's important to note that earlier events set the foundation for what the FFA would become, but it was in 1930 that the formal membership rules were enacted to specify that only boys could join. Subsequent years would see significant changes, including the eventual inclusion of girls, but 1930 stands out as a pivotal moment in establishing the initial membership criteria of the FFA.