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t was a pleasure speaking to the Pamlico County Historical Association on Monday. In recognition of Black History Month, the presentation was about the New Farmers of America (NFA). This was an organization for African-American agricultural students in the South during the days of segregation. It was equivalent to the FFA (Future Farmers of America).
A discussion about the NFA also requires a look at the Rosenwald school building program for African-American students. I had the opportunity to visit the last standing Rosenwald School in Pamlico County (it was last used as a school in 1963 and now serves as a community center).
