Who was recognized as the first Star Farmer of America?

Carlton Patton from Arkansas is recognized as the first Star Farmer of America. This distinction was awarded during the first National FFA Convention in 1928, where the Star Farmer award was established to honor an outstanding FFA member who demonstrated exceptional agricultural skills and leadership. Patton was recognized for his exemplary achievements in farming, particularly for cultivating a successful agricultural enterprise at a young age. This accolade has since become a prestigious recognition within the FFA community, symbolizing the values of hard work, dedication, and leadership in agriculture.