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Media Center2025-08-05T11:40:43-04:00

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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.

Latest Press Releases

2026-05-07T10:35:23-04:00

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.

2026-04-28T08:57:47-04:00

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.

2026-04-14T08:32:00-04:00

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.

2026-02-18T14:53:59-05:00

National FFA Week Brings Students, Communities and Agriculture Together

More than one million FFA members, alumni and supporters are getting ready to celebrate National FFA Week this month, an annual tradition coordinated by the National FFA Organization to share the value of FFA and the impact it has on its members every day. National FFA Week kicks off on Saturday, February 21 and runs through Saturday, February 28.

2026-02-18T14:55:51-05:00

New Members Named to National FFA Board of Directors

The National FFA Organization recently added four new leaders to the National FFA Board of Directors. The board members support the National FFA Organization by providing direction and policy, comprising 13 members from diverse agricultural and industry backgrounds.

2025-12-11T10:53:42-05:00

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.

2025-12-11T10:31:17-05:00

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.

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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