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

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

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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.

Kristy Meyer2026-02-18T14:55:51-05:00

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.

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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.

FFA2019-11-26T13:30:30-05:00

National FFA Organization Names VIP Recipients

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 12, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Thirteen individuals will be honored in an onstage ceremony with a VIP Citation at this year’s National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis Oct. 30-Nov. 2.

FFA2019-11-26T13:31:09-05:00

Three Sponsors to be Honored at 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 /National FFA Organization) – Three sponsors will be honored with the Distinguished Service Citation during an onstage ceremony at this year’s National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Oct. 30-Nov. 2.

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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