Book excerpt: The history of agricultural education and Future Farmers of America in Kentucky spans over 100 years and involves tens of thousands of individuals. Drawing on oral histories, scrapbooks, news clippings, and much more, this book presents the most complete picture available of the development of agricultural education and FFA in the Bluegrass state. From the first Smith Hughes teachers in 1917 to the most recent State FFA Officer team, the book seeks to present a complete picture of the organization and highlight the men and women who have made it what it is today.