Agriculture

1953 3¢ Future Farmers Of America Classic First Day Cover
October 13, 1953

Future Farmers of America Stamp

On October 13, 1953, the U.S. Post Office issued a 3¢ stamp honoring the 25th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America. It was issued at the place the organization was founded – Kansas City, Missouri.

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 U.S. #1506 was issued on the 100th anniversary of this event.
August 16, 1874

Introduction of Kansas Winter Wheat

On August 16, 1874, Hard Winter Wheat, also known as Turkey Red, was first introduced in America.

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