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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 Meyer2025-10-28T16:19:14-04:00

National FFA Announces Indianapolis Extension for Convention & Expo Through 2040

National FFA announced today that the National FFA Convention & Expo will continue to be held in Indianapolis through at least 2040.

Kristy Meyer2025-10-15T08:17:37-04:00

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National FFA Organization honored with $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

National FFA Organization is one of six national organizations to receive a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. These grants are being awarded through the latest round of Lilly Endowment’s initiative, Character Development Through Youth Programs, which helps youth-serving organizations with a nationwide reach create, test, implement and sustain strategies that support character development in young people ages 5 to 18. This grant will enable National FFA to expand its current efforts of character development to regional and local levels that will benefit states, teachers and students.

Kristy Meyer2025-10-15T08:10:51-04:00

Celebrating National FFA During the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo

Tens of thousands of FFA members, advisors, alumni and supporters from across the country are planning to gather in Indianapolis for the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.

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Oklahoma Resident Named 2020 Star in Agriscience

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Agriscience is a family affair for Nicole Stevens — Scott Stevens, her father and FFA advisor at Yukon FFA in Oklahoma, encouraged his children to participate in the National FFA Agriscience Fair.

Kristy Meyer2020-10-28T21:07:05-04:00

National FFA Organization Names Oklahoma Resident 2020 Star in Agricultural Placement

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Working with animals is second nature for Will Shelby of Madill FFA in Oklahoma.

Kristy Meyer2020-10-28T21:13:19-04:00

National FFA Names Nebraska Resident 2020 Star in Agribusiness

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Hay bales are a common sight across the Great Plains, but if you see some near the Kansas-Nebraska border, there’s a chance Blake Kirchhoff might have baled them.

Kristy Meyer2020-10-28T21:41:23-04:00

National FFA Announces 2020 National Agricultural Proficiency Winners – Forest Management-Service-learning

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) –Nine winners of the 2020 Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the fourth general session of the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 28, which is being held virtually this year.

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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