Indianapolis (Monday, Aug. 11, 2025) – The National FFA Organization, a nationally recognized school-based student leadership development organization, announced today that its new membership number reflects more than one million FFA members nationwide, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Membership reached 1,042,245 this year with 9,407 chapters.

“It’s exciting to watch the interest in agricultural education and FFA continue to grow,” said National FFA CEO Scott Stump. “We know there are many opportunities in the field of agriculture – from being a leader in your community to filling the need in the talent pipeline in one of the more than 350 careers in agriculture. Together, we welcome our members to a family that cultivates growth, leadership, and a brighter future in agriculture.”

FFA Membership Stats, 2024-2025:

• Student Membership: 1,042,245 (+1.5% from last year)
• Student Chapters: 9,407
• Alumni Membership: 802,412
• Alumni Chapters: 2,060
• Top states with largest membership numbers:
  • Texas (181,939)
  • California (108,143)
  • Georgia (80,184)
  • Florida (65,492)
  • North Carolina (48,897)
• Top states for % membership increase compared to last year:
  • Michigan (+14.7% from last year)
  • Florida (+7.7% from last year)
  • Wisconsin (+6.3% from last year)

FFA, formerly known as “Future Farmers of America,” was founded in 1928 today, FFA reaches middle and high school students in both rural and urban communities.

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,207 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.