Press Releases

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 7, 2021/National FFA Organization) –Seven FFA members were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholars—one of the nation's highest honors for high school students—for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education. Each year, up to 161 students receive this honor.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 7, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization was recognized by the Indianapolis Star as one of the top workplaces in central Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 7, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National Teacher Ambassadors for FFA program, which began in 2016, provides teachers with the tools to share information about FFA and agricultural education with their communities.

The National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation named Scott Stump the new chief executive officer of both organizations, effective Monday, June 21.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 19, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization announced today that they would hold their annual in-person convention this fall in the city of Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 6, 2021/National FFA Organization) –FFA awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to 974 recipients, thanks to the generosity of 309 sponsors and donors.

INDIANAPOLIS(Monday, March 22, 2021/National FFA Organization) – This week, students from across the country will be coming together to share the importance of agriculture – it’s all part of National Ag Day. It is a day that celebrates agriculture and provides an opportunity for those in the industry to share the importance of agriculture with a broader audience.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 15, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Whether it is through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in developing agriculture's future leaders and the importance of agricultural education.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, January 25, 2021/National FFA Organization) – National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation names interim CEO.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Jan. 25, 2021/National FFA Organization) –During National FFA Week, individuals will have an opportunity to step up and support FFA and agricultural education through Give FFA Day on Thursday, Feb. 25. This year, the organization has a goal of getting 1,500 donors during the 24-hour period.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, January 15, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Mark Poeschl resigns as CEO of National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Dec. 21, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Building on its legacy of support for FFA, John Deere announced this week that it is donating $1 million in 2021 to help support the National FFA Organization’s mission to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.