Latest Press Releases
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.
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.
Next Gen: Emerging Technology
Next Gen Conferences provide FFA members the opportunity to explore career options within the industry of agriculture. The September conference brought together 70 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors from 21 states to learn more about emerging technologies in the agricultural space through informational sessions, panel discussions, and tours.
National FFA Organization Names California Resident 2019 Star Farmer
INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Most of America’s farms are located in Midwestern states like Iowa and Kansas, but California is host to its fair share of farmers as well – including Willis Wolf, member of the Merced – El Capitan FFA Chapter.
National FFA Organization Names Oklahoma Resident 2019 Star in Agribusiness
INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Marketing has always been an important part of any business’s success, but in the digital age, social media marketing is a must.
National FFA Organization Names South Dakota Resident 2019 Star in Agricultural Placement
INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – For Andrew Streff, an interest in agriculture is all in the family.
National FFA Organization Names Georgia Resident 2019 Star in Agriscience
INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Courtney Cameron did the math—she has spent a third of her life involved in plant disease research.
