Who is known as the father of the FFA?

Henry Groseclose is known as the father of the FFA because he played a pivotal role in establishing the organization. Along with other agricultural educators, he helped found the Future Farmers of America in 1928 as a way to provide leadership and agricultural education to boys in rural America. Groseclose's vision was to create a platform that encouraged agricultural skills, leadership, and personal growth among students. His contributions were fundamental in shaping the FFA into the influential organization it is today, promoting agricultural education and youth involvement in agriculture nationwide.

While George Washington is often celebrated for his contributions to agriculture and has been associated with the FFA due to his legacy and the use of his image in FFA's emblem, he is not directly involved in the founding of the organization. E.M. Tiffany is known for writing the FFA Creed, which plays an essential role in the organization but does not hold the title of "father." John de la Vega is not recognized in the context of FFA’s history or its founding.