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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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CHS Foundation Partners with National FFA Organization to Support Teachers and Future Ag Leaders

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Dec. 14, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., announced today they will commit more than $4 million over the next three years as part of their ongoing support of FFA, teachers and agricultural education.

Kristy Meyer2020-11-30T10:44:26-05:00

FFA Members Give Back

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Nov. 23, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Thanksgiving might look a little different this year—not as many large family gatherings, not as many in-person Black Friday sales—but FFA members around the country are working together to ensure their communities still have the food they need.

Kristy Meyer2020-10-30T11:51:55-04:00

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Historic 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo Wraps for the Year

The 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo may have been held virtually this year, but numbers indicate that many members across the country enjoyed the event. There were more than 217,415 viewers and participants of the event.

Kristy Meyer2020-10-29T20:26:44-04:00

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2020-21 National FFA Officer Team Elected

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Students from Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Missouri were elected by National FFA Delegates today to serve as 2020-21 National FFA Officers.

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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