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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 Meyer2025-05-20T09:55:02-04:00

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2025-26 Cohort of National Teacher Ambassadors

National FFA Organization is proud to announce the new cohort of National Teacher Ambassadors for the upcoming school year. There will be 65 National Teacher Ambassadors representing 28 states.

Kristy Meyer2025-05-13T08:37:46-04:00

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.

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National FFA Announces Proficiency Award Winners

Seven winners of the 2024 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the second session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo on Thursday, Oct. 24, which is being held in Indianapolis.

Kristy Meyer2024-10-24T15:20:57-04:00

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Signal Knob FFA of Virginia Named 2024 Middle School of Excellence

Signal Knob Middle FFA of Virginia was named the 2024 National Middle School Model of Excellence winner during the second general session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis.

Kristy Meyer2024-10-15T11:28:54-04:00

97th National FFA Convention & Expo Preview

FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This time-honored tradition will be held Oct. 23-26.

Kristy Meyer2024-10-04T09:07:48-04:00

Twelve FFA State Officers Selected as #SpeakAg Pioneers

A select group of 12 FFA State Officers from across the country have been chosen to serve as prominent voices in agriculture. The 2024-2025 class of National FFA’s SpeakAg Pioneers are expected to serve as advocates at the local, state, and national levels for the industry and those in it.

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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