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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 Meyer2026-04-14T08:32:00-04:00

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.

Kristy Meyer2026-04-09T12:26:12-04:00

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CEO Scott Stump Inducted into AGR

Scott Stump, Chief Executive Officer of the National FFA Organization, was recently inducted into Purdue University's Alpha Gamma Rho chapter as an honorary member.

Kristy Meyer2026-03-18T08:46:24-04:00

FFA Members Prepare to Celebrate National Ag Day

Four National FFA members will represent the voice of agricultural youth in Washington, D.C., during the National Ag Day celebration on March 24.

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97th National FFA Convention & Expo Preview

FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This time-honored tradition will be held Oct. 23-26.

Kristy Meyer2024-10-04T09:07:48-04:00

Twelve FFA State Officers Selected as #SpeakAg Pioneers

A select group of 12 FFA State Officers from across the country have been chosen to serve as prominent voices in agriculture. The 2024-2025 class of National FFA’s SpeakAg Pioneers are expected to serve as advocates at the local, state, and national levels for the industry and those in it.

Kristy Meyer2024-09-12T11:14:58-04:00

FFA Members Nationwide to Attend Next Gen Conference in Salt Lake City

The Next Gen Conferences prepare high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for the more than 350 careers in agriculture and help fill the talent pipeline.

Kristy Meyer2024-08-05T09:17:35-04:00

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

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.

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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