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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 1,027,273 student members aged 12-21 in more than 9,235 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 Meyer2025-05-13T08:37:46-04:00

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Cutting Edge Curriculum and FFA to Host the National Agricultural Education Invitational

The Cutting Edge Curriculum and the National FFA Organization have announced an agreement to provide a competitive event for high school agricultural education students that emphasizes skills in agricultural education.

Kristy Meyer2025-05-09T07:49:19-04:00

Microsoft and FFA Help Students Learn About Technology

Microsoft Corp. and the National FFA Organization on Wednesday announced the national expansion of FarmBeats for Students, a cutting-edge educational program integrating smart sensors, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to teach precision agriculture in classrooms.

Kristy Meyer2025-04-01T09:37:18-04:00

National FFA Partners with Affinity

The National FFA Organization today announced a new strategic partnership with Affinity to enhance its trademark licensing program.

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Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. and WAYZATA, Minn. (Wednesday Oct. 23, 2019) - Cargill and the National FFA Organization share the belief that agriculture can solve some of the world’s toughest sustainability challenges.

FFA2019-11-26T13:28:01-05:00

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National FFA Organization Announces Record Student Membership of More Than 700,000

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization is answering the need for more highly skilled graduates to fill job openings in the field of agriculture, and nowhere is this more evident than in the organization’s growing membership.

FFA2019-11-26T13:28:38-05:00

Bayer Invests in Future of Agriculture Through Multi-Year Commitment to 4-H and FFA

Decatur, IL (Aug. 27, 2019) – As thousands of farmers gather at the annual Farm Progress Show, Bayer announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitment to 4-H and the National FFA Organization to develop future leaders in food and agriculture for generations to come.

FFA2019-11-26T13:29:19-05:00

Donor Strives to Continue to Make a Difference in FFA Members’ Lives

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019National FFA Organization) – When Rev. Dr. Cathi Braasch talks about her daughter Sara Braasch Schmidt, it’s with a fondness of how much she loved FFA and the role FFA played in her life.

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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