Press Releases

More than 70,000 FFA members, advisors and supporters are expected to head to Indianapolis this month for the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo. This year’s event runs from Oct. 21-24 with activities happening at the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana State Fairgrounds, local hotels, and several other locations around the state.

The National FFA Organization, the nation’s premier school-based student leadership organization with over one million members, recently hosted its third Next Gen Conference of the year in Kansas City from September 15-19.

National FFA Organization, the nation’s premier school-based student leadership organization with over one million members, was recently named to Trade Show Executive’s Gold 100 Class of 2025 for their National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis last October.

The National FFA Organization is proud to announce the latest cohort for the Chapter Connect program for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, which includes 32 chapters from 26 states, including Washington, D.C. This will be the second year of the program, incorporating 30 new chapters and two returning chapters.

National FFA Organization continues its record-setting growth with yet another increase in membership over last year.

The National FFA Organization recently hosted the 2026 New Century Farmer Conference in Indianapolis, July 18-22. The conference brought together 45 elite FFA alumni from 23 states to advance their leadership and career skills while learning about working in the industry of agriculture.

National FFA hosted a panel discussion in our nation’s capital on Wednesday, July 22, focused on the importance of agricultural education and career and technical education in preparing the next generation.

The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2026 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.

Next Gen Conferences provide FFA student members with a look into career opportunities within the agriculture industry. The June conference brought together 75 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to learn more about the value of agribusiness systems through informational sessions, panel discussions, and tours.

Centered on the National FFA Organization’s Living to Serve initiative, the Catalyst conference helped students transform community service into meaningful service projects through leadership development, collaboration and hands-on learning.

This summer, thousands of FFA members from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), a premier leadership experience for students that exposes them to the rich history of our nation’s capital.

National FFA Organization announced 88 people from 38 different states will serve as National Teacher Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 School Year. National Teacher Ambassadors are agricultural educators who are trained to provide training and resources to other teachers across the country, as well as serving as subject-matter experts for agricultural education.