Empowering the Future of Agriculture

2023-11-15T10:30:30-05:00

INDIANAPOLIS- (Friday, Nov. 3, 2023) – The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, established the first-ever partnership with the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) and the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship (TAF) dedicated to supporting Native American students pursuing agricultural careers.

CHS Foundation Awards $4.3 Million in Grants to the National FFA Foundation

2023-11-14T14:01:53-05:00

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The CHS Foundation recently announced grants of nearly $4.3 million to the National FFA Organization, continuing its partnership in supporting the next generation of leaders, the talent pipeline and agricultural education.

2023-24 National FFA Officer team elected

2023-11-13T15:39:25-05:00

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The 2023-24 National FFA Officer team was elected today during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

National FFA Announces Record Membership Numbers

2023-08-07T09:30:08-04:00

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 7, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Today, the National FFA Organization has a record-high student membership of 945,988, an increase of 11 percent from last year. In addition, the number of FFA chapters continues to grow — increasing by 168 this year, resulting in 9,163 chapters in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

National FFA Organization and MANRRS Sign MOU

2023-08-04T14:11:59-04:00

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Aug. 4, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Science (MANRRS) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to create a formative alliance with the shared goal of growing diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry of agriculture.

2023 American Star Finalists

2023-07-19T17:14:23-04:00

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 19, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2023 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.

Teachers Share FFA and Agricultural Opportunities

2023-07-10T13:28:35-04:00

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, June 7, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Teachers around the country are sharing the word about agriculture and agricultural education. More than 70 agricultural education teachers are sharing the message of agriculture as part of the National Teacher Ambassadors for FFA program.