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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 1,053,847 student members aged 12-21 in more than 9,591 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

2026-10-26T09:55:22-04:00

99th National FFA Convention & Expo Brings Nearly 73,000 to Indianapolis, Setting the Stage for the 100th in 2027

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026/National FFA Organization) - The 99th National FFA Convention & Expo welcomed 72,907 FFA members, advisors and supporters to Indianapolis this week for four days of celebrating achievements, exploring careers and serving the host community. This year’s theme, “Evolve, Engage and Empower,” reflected an organization that has grown alongside agriculture for nearly a century and now includes more than 1.05 million student members.

2026-10-26T09:47:04-04:00

2026-27 National FFA Officer Team Elected

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026/National FFA Organization) – The 2026-27 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

2023-05-09T12:15:39-04:00

National FFA Names New CFO

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 9, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Dan Riley has been named the chief financial officer of the National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation.

2023-04-24T08:35:25-04:00

FFA Media Statement

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, April 22, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization is aware of circulating photos showing a student wearing a costume associated with a symbol of hate with the FFA Emblem in the background. Racial harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or degradation of any kind will not be tolerated.

2023-03-13T10:07:45-04:00

FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal System Pathways

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, March 13, 2023/National FFA Organization) – This spring, 73 FFA members from across the country traveled to Denver, Colo., to explore careers in the animal systems industry. It’s part of the Next Gen Conference offered by the National FFA Organization.

2023-02-15T12:30:17-05:00

John Deere Continues Partnership with $1 Million Donation

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023/National FFA Organization) – John Deere announced a donation of $1 million to the National FFA Organization to support the growth of future leaders, feed agricuture’s talent pipeline, and honor the organization’s community service efforts.

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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