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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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National FFA Selected to Participate in the Advancing Racial Equity Community of Practice Initiative

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization is excited to announce its participation in a new community of practice with other nonprofit organizations focused on advancing racial equity.

Kristy Meyer2023-01-23T10:26:54-05:00

FFA Members Explore Agriculture in Costa Rica

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Jan. 23, 2023/National FFA Organization) – To kick off 2023, 75 current and former state FFA Officers visited Costa Rica to learn about the various types of agriculture in the country.

Kristy Meyer2022-11-28T14:12:17-05:00

Sponsors’ Board Members Announced

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday/Nov. 28, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors’ Board during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall.

Kristy Meyer2024-09-25T10:00:36-04:00

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Convention wrap up

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022/National FFA Organization) – More than 69,500 FFA members and supporters from across the country celebrated agriculture and agricultural education last week during the 95h National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

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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