99th National FFA Convention & Expo

At the National FFA Catalyst Conference, service learning projects were front and center.

This SAE provides for community members facing food insecurity.

A record-breaking 345 exhibitors take part in 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in downtown Indianapolis.

FFA alumni embrace learning opportunities offered beyond typical membership.

See who is one step closer to leading FFA as national officers for 2026-27.

Meet the four finalists for the 2026 American Star in Agriscience. Sarah Beck of Texas, Lauren Roling of South Dakota, Tessa Tauke of Iowa, and Jose Villanos of Kentucky have used research to tackle drought, farm safety, animal health, and invasive weeds, and each is now carrying that work into college and a career.

Meet the four finalists for the 2026 American Star in Agribusiness. Benjamin Biros of Illinois, Luke Schilling of Indiana, Wesley Winch of Wisconsin, and Jose Yepez of Texas each turned a simple idea into a working business, from fall mums and a family seasoning recipe to dairy hoof care and landscaping.

Meet the four finalists for the 2026 American Star in Agricultural Placement. Jaron Black of Illinois, Jamin Miles of Georgia, Landon Roling of South Dakota, and Noah Wiley of Kansas built their skills working for farms and agribusinesses, from custom application and trucking to blueberry processing, precision agriculture, and large-scale crop production.

Meet the four finalists for the 2026 American Star Farmer award. Bailee Amstutz of Ohio, Kaleb Ellis of Wisconsin, Cooper Kline of Oklahoma, and Justin Myers of Illinois each built a farming business through their supervised agricultural experiences, from sheep and show pigs to broilers, hogs, hay, and row crops.

Planning to tune in from home and school? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of ways to participate at Convention.FFA.org.

The Sutherlin FFA Chapter showcases innovation through building and designing escape rooms for the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo.