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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 Meyer2026-03-11T08:15:11-04:00

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National FFA Next Gen Conference Offers Students Hands-On Learning in Power, Structural and Technical Systems

The National FFA Organization is proud to host Next Gen conferences for members three times a year that focus on specific career pathways to in-demand industries. Earlier this month, the first FFA Next Gen Conference of 2026 was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a focus on hands-on learning in power, structural and technical systems.

Kristy Meyer2026-02-18T14:52:16-05:00

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.

Kristy Meyer2026-02-18T14:53:59-05:00

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.

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National FFA Organization Cancels Washington Leadership Conference Due to COVID-19 Concerns

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, April 8, 2020/National FFA Organization) – For the first time in 50 years, the National FFA Organization’s Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) won’t occur this summer.

FFA2020-03-26T12:59:32-04:00

FFA Members Work Together to Spread Messages of Positivity

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, March 26, 2020/National FFA Organization) – FFA members across the country have a heart for service — and now more than ever, it shows.

FFA2020-03-23T10:25:54-04:00

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Student Leaders Come Together Virtually to Learn How to Share Story of Agriculture

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, March 23, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Today and tomorrow, students from across the country will come together online, to learn best practices on sharing the importance of agriculture.

Kristy Meyer2020-02-27T08:41:22-05:00

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10,000th Jackets Presented for National FFA Give the Gift of Blue Program

Allison Burns has just begun her FFA career. Today, the North Miami County sophomore is becoming part of history – when she receives her official FFA blue jacket.

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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