The National FFA Organization recently announced a partnership with Vivayic, the nation’s largest learning solution provider for agriculture, to create virtual leadership labs. This unprecedented collection of modules will use a challenge-based learning approach to help prepare FFA members for success. Development of these online programs will start this fall, with plans to make the leadership labs available to FFA members by the summer of 2026.
National FFA Organization Announces 2025 Star Finalists
Kristy Meyer2025-07-17T14:05:24-04:00The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2025 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.
Future agriculture leaders explore innovation and entrepreneurship through the New Century Farmer Conference
Kristy Meyer2025-07-16T07:41:40-04:00The 2025 New Century Farmer Conference will take place July 20-24 in Indianapolis, bringing together 50 elite FFA alumni from 22 states to advance their leadership and career skills while learning about working in the industry of agriculture from several different experts. Nearly a third of the participants are first-generation producers, with the majority of them being interested in farm ownership or entrepreneurship as potential career paths.
National FFA Next Gen Conference Focuses on Agricultural Education
Kristy Meyer2025-07-08T08:37:51-04:00Next Gen Conferences provide FFA student members with a look into career opportunities within the industry of agriculture. The June conference brought together 73 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to learn more about the value of agricultural education through career exploration sessions, industry roundtables, and tours.
Institute for Competition Sciences Partners with National FFA to Host The Plant the Moon Challenge
Kristy Meyer2025-06-25T09:01:06-04:00The Institute for Competition Sciences and the National FFA Organization have announced an agreement to provide a competitive event for agricultural education students that emphasize skills in plant, soil, and aerospace science, as well as experimental design, data analysis, and teamwork.
Washington Leadership Conference Transforms FFA Member into Leaders of Tomorrow
Kristy Meyer2025-06-02T12:47:56-04:00Every year, thousands of FFA members from across the United States gather in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), a premier leadership experience for high school students that exposes them to the rich history of our nation’s capital. This year’s conference, taking place between June 3-July 11, offers five week-long blocks that students can choose from. More than 1,600 students and 262 chaperones have registered.
2025-26 Cohort of National Teacher Ambassadors
Kristy Meyer2025-05-20T09:55:02-04:00National 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.
Agricultural Education Invitational Committee Partners with National FFA to Host the National Agricultural Education Invitational
Kristy Meyer2025-07-14T11:16:29-04:00The Agricultural Education Invitational Committee 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.
Microsoft and FFA Help Students Learn About Technology
Kristy Meyer2025-05-09T07:49:19-04:00Microsoft 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.
National FFA Partners with Affinity
Kristy Meyer2025-04-01T09:37:18-04:00The National FFA Organization today announced a new strategic partnership with Affinity to enhance its trademark licensing program.