What Is FFA?

FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and heritage that will never change. Today, FFA members are future farmers, chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields.

What Is National FFA Week?

Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and its impact on members. The week features designated days celebrating agriculture and FFA, including National Days of Service, Ag Teacher Appreciation Day and National Wear Blue Day.

The first National FFA Week took place in 1948 when the National FFA Board of Directors designated a weeklong celebration from Saturday to Sunday. The week always encompasses George Washington’s birthday (Feb. 22) in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and a farmer.

“From service projects to local outreach events, our members went above and beyond to share the spirit of FFA with those around us. The energy, dedication and leadership they demonstrated made this one of the best FFA Weeks I’ve ever had the privilege of experiencing. Seeing our students connect with the community and showcase the impact of agricultural education was nothing short of inspiring!”

FFA Advisor, Georgia

Celebrating National FFA Week Locally

In a 2025 survey, 93% of advisors told us that their school/chapter celebrated National FFA Week. How an FFA chapter celebrates National FFA Week depends on that chapter’s members and advisor(s). In 2025, advisors reported the following activities and/or groups were implemented by their FFA chapter during National FFA Week:¹

• Teacher appreciation — 68%
• Social media campaigns — 47%
• Service projects — 44%
• Other, including themed dress-up days, classroom activities and advocacy efforts — 36%
• Engaging alumni and supporters — 33%
• School assemblies — 28%
• Fundraising — 26%

Highlights from 2025 National FFA Week

“It was an incredible week that highlighted the importance of agriculture and the strong sense of community within our FFA chapter!”

FFA Advisor, California

National FFA Week activities often involve the entire school, not just FFA members. The following are activities that FFA members hosted and participated in during 2025 National FFA Week:²

• Union Grove FFA (WI): Served a baked potato bar dinner free to all community members, serving over 90 dinners.
• Marengo FFA (IA): FFA officers hosted a High School Ag Olympics Assembly with farm-inspired games.
• Mulvane FFA (KS): Hosted the South Central District Hoedown to wrap up National FFA Week.
• Whiteland FFA (IN): Students created teacher appreciation bags that included agriculturally relevant products.
• Olney FFA (IL): Members participated in a grocery dash at the local supermarket and donated the canned food items to a local food bank.
• Oglethorpe FFA (GA): The dress-up theme was “Farmer’s Day Off,” where students could wear their comfiest pajamas.
• Western Harnett FFA (NC): FFA members sported their FFA jackets on Blue and Gold Day.
• Headwaters FFA (PA): FFA officers put on a skit during a schoolwide National FFA Week Assembly.
• Newman Grove FFA (NE): Members packaged and delivered appreciation gifts to local businesses to show gratitude for their support.

The Impact From the National Level

Each year, during National FFA Week, select schools host one of the six member-elected National FFA Officers. National officers facilitate workshops, give keynote speeches, interact with FFA members and advisors, and participate in National FFA Week celebrations. A 2022 survey of schools that hosted a national officer found that the visit impacted even students and teachers not in FFA. National officers visited approximately 106 schools and sites from six states during 2025 National FFA Week.

The National FFA Foundation’s day of giving, Give FFA Day, takes place each year during National FFA Week. In 2025, a record-breaking $1,675,320 was raised to support National FFA, with more than 45% of gifts allocated to support state FFA associations. More than 135 blue jackets were donated, and nearly $11,000 was donated to provide member travel assistance.

In a 2025 survey, one in three FFA advisors said they used National FFA resources to help plan for National FFA Week. Resources include various virtual toolkits and guides provided for free by National FFA and posted on FFA.org in the fall.

2025 National FFA Week Toolkit Use