Which association has been in existence the shortest amount of time according to the official FFA manual?

Alaska is indeed the association that has been in existence for the shortest amount of time according to the official FFA manual. This is significant because the FFA has a long history in many states, with some state associations being among the first to form alongside the national organization in the 1920s. Meanwhile, Alaska, as a later addition to the FFA state associations, reflects the expansion of FFA to include newer states and territories.

Hawaii, Wyoming, and Tennessee have longer histories in the organization and were established before Alaska. Tennessee is particularly notable as it is one of the founding states, being closely tied to the origins of the National FFA Organization. Understanding the chronology of state associations helps in grasping the growth and reach of the FFA across the United States over the years.