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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 Organization Receives Grant to Help Strengthen Indiana Chapters

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has received $3 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help strengthen Indiana FFA chapters.

Kristy Meyer2022-08-16T16:04:10-04:00

FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022/National FFA Organization) – As the importance of agriculture continues to be a focus throughout the world, students around the country understand the vital role it plays in everyday life. No more is this more evident than in the growth of membership in the National FFA Organization.

Kristy Meyer2022-08-04T12:50:51-04:00

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National FFA Alumni & Supporters Awards Grants to Assist Chapters

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022/National FFA Organization) – National FFA Alumni and Supporters recently announced 15 grants awarded to chapters across the country.

Kristy Meyer2022-07-25T08:46:55-04:00

Students Gather to Ensure the Future of Agriculture

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 25 2022/National FFA Organization) – This week, 45 FFA members will gather in Iowa to discuss how agriculture will play a pivotal role in their future. It’s all part of the New Century Farmer conference – an opportunity for FFA members who plan to remain in production agriculture to work on their secession plans for success.

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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