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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 1,027,273 student members aged 12-21 in more than 9,235 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 Meyer2025-06-02T12:47:56-04:00

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Washington Leadership Conference Transforms FFA Member into Leaders of Tomorrow

Every year, thousands of FFA members from across the United States gather in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), a premier leadership experience for high school students that exposes them to the rich history of our nation’s capital. This year’s conference, taking place between June 3-July 11, offers five week-long blocks that students can choose from. More than 1,600 students and 262 chaperones have registered.

Kristy Meyer2025-05-20T09:55:02-04:00

2025-26 Cohort of National Teacher Ambassadors

National FFA Organization is proud to announce the new cohort of National Teacher Ambassadors for the upcoming school year. There will be 65 National Teacher Ambassadors representing 28 states.

Kristy Meyer2025-05-13T08:37:46-04:00

Cutting Edge Curriculum and FFA to Host the National Agricultural Education Invitational

The Cutting Edge Curriculum and the National FFA Organization have announced an agreement to provide a competitive event for high school agricultural education students that emphasizes skills in agricultural education.

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FFA Announces In-Person Convention With a Virtual Program

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 19, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization announced today that they would hold their annual in-person convention this fall in the city of Indianapolis.

FFA2021-05-05T15:40:34-04:00

National FFA Organization Continues to Support the Next Generation of Leaders

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 6, 2021/National FFA Organization) –FFA awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to 974 recipients, thanks to the generosity of 309 sponsors and donors.

Kristy Meyer2021-03-19T12:00:51-04:00

National Ag Day

INDIANAPOLIS(Monday, March 22, 2021/National FFA Organization) – This week, students from across the country will be coming together to share the importance of agriculture – it’s all part of National Ag Day. It is a day that celebrates agriculture and provides an opportunity for those in the industry to share the importance of agriculture with a broader audience.

Kristy Meyer2021-02-17T14:43:03-05:00

National FFA Week 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 15, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Whether it is through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in developing agriculture's future leaders and the importance of agricultural 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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