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The National FFA Organization formerly known as “Future Farmers of America” – was founded by a group of young farmers in 1928. Their mission was to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. They taught us that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting – it’s a science, it’s a business and it’s an art.

Today, more than 1,042,245 student members aged 12-21 in more than 9,407 chapters nationwide are engaged in a wide range of agricultural education activities. Students join FFA to explore a variety of careers in the food, fiber and natural resources industry. They are the next generation of leaders who will change the world.

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Kristy Meyer2025-12-11T10:53:42-05:00

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National FFA Foundation’s Molly Ball wins award

National FFA Foundation's Molly Ball, National FFA Foundation President, has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award® in the Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – category in the 22nd annual Stevie Awards Women in Business.

Kristy Meyer2025-12-11T10:31:17-05:00

FFA Members Participate in Chapter Connect Program

The National FFA Organization launched its new Chapter Connect pilot program this year and facilitated the first in-person connections during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo, with interactive activities expected to continue throughout the school year.

Kristy Meyer2025-12-11T10:23:41-05:00

Record Crowd Attends National FFA Convention & Expo

A record-setting 73,000-plus attendees came to Indianapolis this year from across the country to attend the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.

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FFA Reaches Record High Membership

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 5, 2024/National FFA Organization) - National FFA Organization, a nationally recognized school-based student leadership development organization, announced today that it reached a record-breaking milestone of having more than one million FFA members: 1,027,273.

Kristy Meyer2024-07-31T15:47:00-04:00

FFA receives new grant from Microsoft to expand precision agriculture education in FFA chapters nationwide

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 31, 2024/National FFA Organization) – Dozens of FFA chapters around the United States are getting a new classroom resource for the 2024-25 school year as part of a Microsoft grant.

Kristy Meyer2024-07-31T12:00:19-04:00

The FFA State Officer Summit at the Omni Shoreham hotel in Washington, D.C., July 24, 2024. (photo by Allison Shelley)

FFA State Officers Attend State Officer Summit

Indianapolis, Ind. - (Monday, July 29, 2024/National FFA Organization) – State officer teams met virtually with their representatives to share the importance of agriculture and agricultural education while advocating for the extension of funding for FFA through the Farm Bill and inviting legislators to join the Congressional FFA Caucus.

Kristy Meyer2024-09-24T15:03:21-04:00

National FFA Names 2024 American Star Finalists

Indianapolis, Ind. (Friday, July 19, 2024) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2024 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.

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.

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