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Media Center2025-08-05T11:40:43-04:00

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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.

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2026-08-06T09:25:05-04:00

National FFA Announces Chapter Connect Participants

The National FFA Organization is proud to announce the latest cohort for the Chapter Connect program for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, which includes 32 chapters from 26 states, including Washington, D.C. This will be the second year of the program, incorporating 30 new chapters and two returning chapters.

2026-08-03T09:25:46-04:00

New Century Farmer Conference Explores Innovation

The National FFA Organization recently hosted the 2026 New Century Farmer Conference in Indianapolis, July 18-22. The conference brought together 45 elite FFA alumni from 23 states to advance their leadership and career skills while learning about working in the industry of agriculture.

2026-02-18T14:52:16-05:00

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.

2026-02-18T14:53:59-05:00

National FFA Week Brings Students, Communities and Agriculture Together

More than one million FFA members, alumni and supporters are getting ready to celebrate National FFA Week this month, an annual tradition coordinated by the National FFA Organization to share the value of FFA and the impact it has on its members every day. National FFA Week kicks off on Saturday, February 21 and runs through Saturday, February 28.

2026-02-18T14:55:51-05:00

New Members Named to National FFA Board of Directors

The National FFA Organization recently added four new leaders to the National FFA Board of Directors. The board members support the National FFA Organization by providing direction and policy, comprising 13 members from diverse agricultural and industry backgrounds.

2025-12-11T10:53:42-05:00

National FFA Foundation’s Molly Ball wins award

National FFA Foundation's Molly Ball, National FFA Foundation President, has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award® in the Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – category in the 22nd annual Stevie Awards Women in Business.

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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