Latest Press Releases
National FFA Organization Names 2026 American Star Finalists
The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2026 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.
Next Gen Conference Helps Members Learn Value of Agribusiness Systems
Next Gen Conferences provide FFA student members with a look into career opportunities within the agriculture industry. The June conference brought together 75 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to learn more about the value of agribusiness systems through informational sessions, panel discussions, and tours.
National FFA Catalyst Conference Fuels Change Through Service Learning
Centered on the National FFA Organization’s Living to Serve initiative, the Catalyst conference helped students transform community service into meaningful service projects through leadership development, collaboration and hands-on learning.
FFA Members Head to Washington, D.C. for WLC Conference
This summer, thousands of FFA members from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), a premier leadership experience for students that exposes them to the rich history of our nation’s capital.
2026-27 Cohort of National FFA Teacher Ambassadors Announced
National FFA Organization announced 88 people from 38 different states will serve as National Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 School Year. National Teacher Ambassadors are agricultural educators who are trained to provide training and resources to other teachers across the country, as well as serving as subject-matter experts for agricultural education.
National FFA Officers Return from Japan with Appreciation for Global Impact of Agriculture
The 2025-26 National FFA Officer Team recently returned from the National FFA Officers International Experience Program in Japan, where they experienced Japanese culture and agriculture in partnership with sister organization Future Farmers of Japan (FFJ). This annual trip provides National FFA Officers the chance to experience firsthand how agriculture transcends geographical boundaries and strengthens a partnership that dates back to 1950.
2026 Sponsors’ Board Announced
The National FFA Foundation recently announced its new 2026 Sponsors’ Board members. The board is made up of top corporate executives who wish to support agricultural education and the National FFA Organization.
Program Evaluation Insight and Research Brief Series
National FFA programs, events and resources are evaluated annually. Explore the successes of FFA members and specific FFA programs with these documents based in FFA-managed research and our collaborations with external research institutions.
