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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.

Latest Press Releases

2026-05-20T08:14:51-04:00

2026-27 Cohort of National FFA Teacher Ambassadors Announced

National FFA Organization announced 88 people from 38 different states will serve as National Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 School Year. National Teacher Ambassadors are agricultural educators who are trained to provide training and resources to other teachers across the country, as well as serving as subject-matter experts for agricultural education.

2026-05-07T10:35:23-04:00

National FFA Officers Return from Japan with Appreciation for Global Impact of Agriculture

The 2025-26 National FFA Officer Team recently returned from the National FFA Officers International Experience Program in Japan, where they experienced Japanese culture and agriculture in partnership with sister organization Future Farmers of Japan (FFJ). This annual trip provides National FFA Officers the chance to experience firsthand how agriculture transcends geographical boundaries and strengthens a partnership that dates back to 1950.

2026-04-28T08:57:47-04:00

2026 Sponsors’ Board Announced

The National FFA Foundation recently announced its new 2026 Sponsors’ Board members. The board is made up of top corporate executives who wish to support agricultural education and the National FFA Organization.

2022-07-12T13:19:29-04:00

Washington Leadership Conference Begins

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 6, 2022/National FFA Organization) – For more than fifty years, FFA members from across the country converge on Washington, D.C., in the summer to evaluate their personal skills and interests, develop leadership talent and create service plans that will make a difference in their communities.

2022-06-08T14:51:45-04:00

National FFA Named Best Place to Work

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 1, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization was recently named one of the top workplaces in central Indiana by The Indianapolis Star for the second year in a row.

2022-03-14T09:50:55-04:00

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to Digitize New Farmers of America Collection through National FFA Grant

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, March 15, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The three-year grant of $324,422 came from the National FFA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National FFA Organization. Tractor Supply Company (TSC), a platinum sponsor of the National FFA, has generously donated $100,000 to fund the first year of the project. TSC is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S.

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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