Latest Press Releases
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.
11th Annual Give FFA Day Empowers the Next Generation of Leaders
The National FFA Organization is proud to announce that members, alumni and supporters across the country raised more than $1.6 million during this year’s Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 26. Each of the 52 state associations participated, with supporters contributing thousands of individual gifts, demonstrating the nationwide impact and reach of the FFA community.
National FFA Organization Announces 2025 Star Finalists
The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2025 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.
Future agriculture leaders explore innovation and entrepreneurship through the New Century Farmer Conference
The 2025 New Century Farmer Conference will take place July 20-24 in Indianapolis, bringing together 50 elite FFA alumni from 22 states to advance their leadership and career skills while learning about working in the industry of agriculture from several different experts. Nearly a third of the participants are first-generation producers, with the majority of them being interested in farm ownership or entrepreneurship as potential career paths.
National FFA Next Gen Conference Focuses on Agricultural Education
Next Gen Conferences provide FFA student members with a look into career opportunities within the industry of agriculture. The June conference brought together 73 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to learn more about the value of agricultural education through career exploration sessions, industry roundtables, and tours.
Institute for Competition Sciences Partners with National FFA to Host The Plant the Moon Challenge
The Institute for Competition Sciences and the National FFA Organization have announced an agreement to provide a competitive event for agricultural education students that emphasize skills in plant, soil, and aerospace science, as well as experimental design, data analysis, and teamwork.
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.
