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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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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.

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.

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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