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

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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.

Kristy Meyer2026-03-11T08:15:11-04:00

National FFA Next Gen Conference Offers Students Hands-On Learning in Power, Structural and Technical Systems

The National FFA Organization is proud to host Next Gen conferences for members three times a year that focus on specific career pathways to in-demand industries. Earlier this month, the first FFA Next Gen Conference of 2026 was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a focus on hands-on learning in power, structural and technical systems.

Kristy Meyer2026-02-18T14:52:16-05:00

A New Way to Give Back: Give FFA Day

The National FFA Organization is proud to announce a new way for people to support the next generation of leaders for this year’s Give FFA Day: ChapterBoost. The ChapterBoost program showcases local FFA chapters and their goals for hands-on learning, leadership development and agricultural education, giving donors the opportunity to make an immediate impact by selecting a project to support directly through crowdfunding an individual chapter.

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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.

Kristy Meyer2024-07-11T12:49:50-04:00

Select FFA Alumni to Participate in New Century Farmer Leadership Conference

Indianapolis, Ind., Tuesday, July 9, 2024) – A select group of 50 FFA alumni from across the country will convene in Des Moines, Iowa, July 21-25 to discuss future issues and opportunities in the field of production agriculture.

Kristy Meyer2024-06-05T10:16:54-04:00

Washington Leadership Conference

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 4, 2024/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization’s Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) will take place from June 4 to July 20 at the Omni Shoreham.

Kristy Meyer2024-06-05T09:48:10-04:00

Presidential Scholars

Indianapolis - (Tuesday, May 28, 2024) – Seven FFA student members have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars — one of the nation's highest honors for high school students — for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education.

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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