Press Releases

Indianapolis, Ind. (Tuesday, April 9, 2024) – Ag Solutions recently announced a multi-year commitment of nearly $850,000 to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agriculture leaders.

Moline, Illinois (Thursday, March 21, 2024) – The John Deere Foundation’s unrestricted, multi-year giving supports the educational outreach and mission of FFA to lift up the next generation of leaders in agriculture.

Indianapolis, Indiana (Tuesday, March 19, 2024) –  Cargill's grant to FFA supports a variety of National FFA Organization programs and events during the three-year period (from 2023 to 2025), including the organization’s sustainability platform; the equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) pathway; and the Living to Serve program.

Indianapolis, Ind. (Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024/National FFA Organization) – National FFA developed the Next Gen Conference to give students across the country the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths before they graduate high school.

Indianapolis, IN (Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024) – The 2023-24 National FFA Officer Team recently returned from Japan, where the six officers engaged in a variety of cultural and agricultural experiences.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 5, 2024/National FFA Organization) – This month, FFA members across the country, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will celebrate agriculture and FFA. It's all part of National FFA Week.

Indianapolis (Monday, Jan. 29, 2024) – For the eighth year, 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. 22.

Indianapolis, (Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2024) – More than 70 current and past state FFA officers started the new year by exploring Australia and the various types of agriculture the country offers. It was part of the International Leadership Seminar for State Officers, ILSSO, supported by FFA corporate donors Bungee and John Deere.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Dec. 11, 2023) – The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors’ Board during the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall.

KANSAS CITY, MO (Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023) – In the dynamic landscape of American agriculture, two powerhouse organizations, Agriculture Future of America (AFA) and the National FFA Organization, recently made their partnership official – signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during AFA's Leaders Conference in November.

INDIANAPOLIS- (Friday, Nov. 3, 2023) – The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, established the first-ever partnership with the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) and the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship (TAF) dedicated to supporting Native American students pursuing agricultural careers.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The CHS Foundation recently announced grants of nearly $4.3 million to the National FFA Organization, continuing its partnership in supporting the next generation of leaders, the talent pipeline and agricultural education.

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The 2023-24 National FFA Officer team was elected today during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 7, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Today, the National FFA Organization has a record-high student membership of 945,988, an increase of 11 percent from last year. In addition, the number of FFA chapters continues to grow — increasing by 168 this year, resulting in 9,163 chapters in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Aug. 4, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Science (MANRRS) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to create a formative alliance with the shared goal of growing diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry of agriculture.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 24, 2023/National FFA Organization) – An elite group of 43 FFA Alumni, between the ages of 18-24, from 21 states across the country were selected to attend the New Century Farmer Conference, taking place July 23-27 in Des Moines, Iowa.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 19, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2023 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 27, 2023/National FFA Organization) – National FFA has developed Next Gen Conferences to give students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths before they graduate high school.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, June 7, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Teachers around the country are sharing the word about agriculture and agricultural education. More than 70 agricultural education teachers are sharing the message of agriculture as part of the National Teacher Ambassadors for FFA program.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 5, 2023/National FFA Organization) – For more than 50 years, thousands of FFA members from across the country have converged in our nation’s capital each summer to engage with legislators, hone civic engagement and leadership skills, and create community impact projects to take back to their cities and towns.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, June 1, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has named Corey Flournoy the executive in residence for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, May 22, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Five FFA members were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholars — one of the nation's highest honors for high school students — for their academic accomplishments, the arts, and career and technical education. Each year, up to 161 students receive this honor.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 9, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Dan Riley has been named the chief financial officer of the National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation.

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, April 22, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization is aware of circulating photos showing a student wearing a costume associated with a symbol of hate with the FFA Emblem in the background. Racial harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or degradation of any kind will not be tolerated.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, March 13, 2023/National FFA Organization) – This spring, 73 FFA members from across the country traveled to Denver, Colo., to explore careers in the animal systems industry. It’s part of the Next Gen Conference offered by the National FFA Organization.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023/National FFA Organization) – John Deere announced a donation of $1 million to the National FFA Organization to support the growth of future leaders, feed agricuture’s talent pipeline, and honor the organization’s community service efforts.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 6, 2023/National FFA Organization) – This month, FFA members around the country will celebrate agriculture and FFA during National FFA Week.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Individuals across the country can make a difference in the lives of the more than 850,000 FFA members this month by participating in Give FFA Day during National FFA Week.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization is excited to announce its participation in a new community of practice with other nonprofit organizations focused on advancing racial equity.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Jan. 23, 2023/National FFA Organization) – To kick off 2023, 75 current and former state FFA Officers visited Costa Rica to learn about the various types of agriculture in the country.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday/Nov. 28, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors’ Board during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022/National FFA Organization) – More than 69,500 FFA members and supporters from across the country celebrated agriculture and agricultural education last week during the 95h National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council) today named Dr. Travis Park the director of agricultural education, National FFA board chair and National FFA advisor.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Oct. 10, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The Walmart Foundation has awarded the National FFA Foundation Inc. a grant of $750,000 to incorporate sustainability principles in school education.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has received $3 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help strengthen Indiana FFA chapters.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022/National FFA Organization) – As the importance of agriculture continues to be a focus throughout the world, students around the country understand the vital role it plays in everyday life. No more is this more evident than in the growth of membership in the National FFA Organization.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Aug. 4,  2022/National FFA Organization) – National FFA Alumni and Supporters recently announced 15 grants awarded to chapters across the country.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 25 2022/National FFA Organization) – This week, 45 FFA members will gather in Iowa to discuss how agriculture will play a pivotal role in their future. It’s all part of the New Century Farmer conference – an opportunity for FFA members who plan to remain in production agriculture to work on their secession plans for success.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 20, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2022 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 21, 2022/National FFA Organization) – This summer, teachers will work together to share the story of FFA and agricultural education in their states and communities.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 13, 2022/National FFA Organization) – This summer, 45 FFA members from across the country will arrive in St. Louis, Mo., to explore careers in the plant industry. It’s all part of the Next Gen Conference offered by the National FFA Organization.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 6, 2022/National FFA Organization) – For more than fifty years, FFA members from across the country converge on Washington, D.C., in the summer to evaluate their personal skills and interests, develop leadership talent and create service plans that will make a difference in their communities.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 1, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization was recently named one of the top workplaces in central Indiana by The Indianapolis Star for the second year in a row.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 19, 2022/National FFA Organization) – Four FFA members were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholars—one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, March 15, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The three-year grant of $324,422 came from the National FFA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National FFA Organization. Tractor Supply Company (TSC), a platinum sponsor of the National FFA, has generously donated $100,000 to fund the first year of the project. TSC is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022/National FFA Organization) – Agriculture is part of our daily lives—from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. Next week, more than 735,000 FFA members across the country will share the story of agriculture as part of National FFA Week.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 14, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization is partnering with Syngenta to lay the foundation for a national equity, diversity and inclusion strategy.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022/National FFA Organization) – Individuals across the country can make a difference in the lives of the more than 735,000 FFA members by participating in Give FFA Day.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022/National FFA Organization) – Earlier this month, 46 current and former state FFA officers visited California and learned about the various types of agriculture the state offers.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Nov. 29, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors’ Board during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, November 18, 2021/National FFA Organization) – This fall, FFA members and supporters from across the country celebrated agriculture and agricultural education during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Nov. 15, 2021/National FFA Organization) – More than 60,000 FFA members and supporters from across the country celebrated agriculture and agricultural education during the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this October.

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Students from Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates today to serve as 2021-22 National FFA Officers.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Oct. 4, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2021 National FFA Agriscience Fair finalists.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Eleven individuals will be honored with a VIP Citation during the National FFA Convention & Expo, held in Indianapolis, Oct. 27-30. The VIP Citation recognizes individuals’ significant contributions to FFA and agricultural education.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Three sponsors will be honored with the Distinguished Service Citation during the National FFA Convention & Expo, held in Indianapolis, Oct. 27-30.

INDIANAPOLIS ( Friday, Aug. 20, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced its membership numbers for 2021 – with 735,038 members and 8,817 chapters in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Aug. 3 2021/National FFA Organization) – FFA Chapters across the country are sharing the story of agriculture with their local elementary students.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 27, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Matthew Eddy was recently named to the National FFA Board of Directors. He is serving as the NASAE representative, completing the term of Leon Busdeiker, who retired on June 30.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 26, 2021/National FFA Organization) – This week, 44 FFA members will gather in Indianapolis to discuss how agriculture will play a pivotal role in their future.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, May 19, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2021 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.

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.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Dec. 14, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., announced today they will commit more than $4 million over the next three years as part of their ongoing support of FFA, teachers and agricultural education.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Nov. 23, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Thanksgiving might look a little different this year—not as many large family gatherings, not as many in-person Black Friday sales—but FFA members around the country are working together to ensure their communities still have the food they need.

The 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo may have been held virtually this year, but numbers indicate that many members across the country enjoyed the event. There were more than 217,415 viewers and participants of the event.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Students from Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Missouri were elected by National FFA Delegates today to serve as 2020-21 National FFA Officers.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) –  The final 10 winners of the 2020 Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the fifth general session of the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo on Thursday, Oct. 29, which is being held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2020 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners in the social science divisions.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, FOct. 29, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The Streator FFA Chapter of Illinois was named 2020 Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture on Thursday, during the fifth general session of the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo, held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – At first glance, Cole Ketterling seems like a typical American farmer. He raises beef cows for his supervised agricultural experience (SAE) with Wishek FFA in North Dakota. He grows corn, soybeans, spring wheat and sunflowers on a rotation.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Agriscience is a family affair for Nicole Stevens — Scott Stevens, her father and FFA advisor at Yukon FFA in Oklahoma, encouraged his children to participate in the National FFA Agriscience Fair.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Working with animals is second nature for Will Shelby of Madill FFA in Oklahoma.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Hay bales are a common sight across the Great Plains, but if you see some near the Kansas-Nebraska border, there’s a chance Blake Kirchhoff might have baled them.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) –Nine winners of the 2020 Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the fourth general session of the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 28, which is being held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2020 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for power, structural and technical systems.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The Normal FFA Chapter of Illinois was named 2020 Premier Chapter: Building Communities on Wednesday, during the fourth general session of the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo, held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – National FFA Alumni and Supporters across the nation donate their time, talent and financial resources to support current FFA members.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Nine winners of the 2020 Agricultural Proficiency Winners were named during the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 28, which is being held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The Udall FFA Chapter of Kansas was named 2020 National Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders on Wednesday, during the third general session of the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo, held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2020 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Plant Systems.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Eight winners of the 2020 Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 27, which is being held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2020 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for food products and processing systems.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Meeker FFA of Oklahoma has been named the 2020 National Model of Excellence winner during the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo, held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Oct. 27 2020/National FFA Organization) – Nine winners of the 2020 Agricultural Proficiency Winners were named during the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 27, which is being held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 2020 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Animal and Environmental Services and Natural Resource Systems. The winners were recognized today during the first session of the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo, held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Franklin Middle School FFA of Georgia has been named the 2020 Middle School Model of Excellence winner during the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo, being held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Oct. 19, 2020/National FFA Organization) –The National FFA Organization has announced the 2020 National FFA Agriscience Fair finalists. The winners will be recognized during the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo, which will be held virtually this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020/National FFA Organization)—The National FFA Organization is embracing an essential journey to ensure agricultural education and FFA are available and accessible to all.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020/National FFA Organization) – While Indianapolis residents might not experience a sea of blue jackets this fall because the National FFA Convention & Expo is going virtual — that’s not keeping the organization from giving back to the Indianapolis community.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Two sponsors will be honored with the Distinguished Service Citation during the National FFA Convention & Expo, which will be held virtually Oct. 27-29 this year.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 31, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Five individuals will be honored with a VIP Citation at this year’s National FFA Convention & Expo, held virtually Oct. 27-29.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 24, 2020/National FFA Organization) – FFA members know the important role agriculture plays in the world today – and so do the organization’s corporate partners.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization and RFD-TV are working in collaboration this fall to ensure FFA members and supporters across the country are able to view the 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Agriculture plays a key role in society, and nowhere is that more evident than in the continuing growth of FFA and agricultural education.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 11, 2020) – BRANDT Professional Agriculture, a cornerstone partner of NASCAR Xfinity Series team JR Motorsports, is continuing its long-time support of the National FFA Organization in a big way through its racing program.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 10, 2020/National FFA Organization) –The National FFA Organization selected 16 students from throughout the United States as finalists for its 2020 top achievement awards: ...

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, June 26, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization announced today that the 2020 National FFA Convention & Expo will be held virtually.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, June 18, 2020 /National FFA Organization) –This spring, the National FFA Organization introduced a new online network to connect former FFA members and its supporters.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, June 3, 2020/National FFA Organization) – This spring has looked a little different this year for teachers across the country.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 21, 2020/National FFA Organization) – This spring has brought uncertainty to many FFA members and chapters across the country – as banquets, spring plant sales and fundraisers have been cancelled.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 20, 2020/National FFA Organization) – This fall, FFA members will have an alternative way to engage in career and leadership development.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 8, 2020/National FFA Organization) – FFA members across the country have a heart for service — and this October, they want to give back to the Circle City.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 1, 2020/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation recently announced their 2020 scholarship winners.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, April 22, 2020/National FFA Organization) – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, FFA members and FFA Alumni and Supporters across the country continue to do what they do best — serve and feed America while helping others in their communities.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, April 10, 2020/National FFA Organization) – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the country, many schools have turned to e-learning, and after-school activities have come to a halt.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, April 8, 2020/National FFA Organization) – For the first time in 50 years, the National FFA Organization’s Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) won’t occur this summer.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, March 26, 2020/National FFA Organization) – FFA members across the country have a heart for service — and now more than ever, it shows.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, March 23, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Today and tomorrow, students from across the country will come together online, to learn best practices on sharing the importance of agriculture.

Allison Burns has just begun her FFA career. Today, the North Miami County sophomore is becoming part of history – when she receives her official FFA blue jacket.

Agriculture is part of our daily lives—from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. Next week, more than 700,000 FFA members across the country will share the story of agriculture as part of National FFA Week.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Feb. 13, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Next week, 50 high school students from across the country will arrive in Kansas City, Mo., and explore careers in the animal systems industry.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Jan. 27, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Rev. Dr. Cathi Braasch shares with others how much of an impact FFA had on her late daughter Sara Braasch Schmidt’s life. Bob Funk, co-founder of Express Employment, says his ambition developed when he was in FFA from 1954-58.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020/National FFA Organization) – During the past two weeks, 75 FFA members visited Portugal and Spain for a 12-day educational and cultural experience.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 15, 2019/National FFA Organization). The National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council) today named Dr. James Woodard the Director of Agricultural Education, FFA Board Chair and National FFA Advisor.

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Students from Montana, Virginia, Puerto Rico, New Mexico, Oregon and Ohio have been elected by delegates throughout the United States to serve on the 2019-20 National FFA Officer team.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – The Indiana State Department of Health and Marion County Public Health Department have notified the National FFA Organization ...

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Most of America’s farms are located in Midwestern states like Iowa and Kansas, but California is host to its fair share of farmers as well – including Willis Wolf, member of the Merced – El Capitan FFA Chapter.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Marketing has always been an important part of any business’s success, but in the digital age, social media marketing is a must.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – For Andrew Streff, an interest in agriculture is all in the family.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Courtney Cameron did the math—she has spent a third of her life involved in plant disease research.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, November 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Winners of the 2019 National Agricultural Proficiency Awards were announced on Friday, Nov. 1 during the fifth general session at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo. Awards were given in 47 categories.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019/National FFA Organization) — Covington-UVCC FFA of Ohio has been named the 2019 National Model of Excellence winner at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019/National FFA Organization) — Commerce Middle School FFA of Georgia has been named the 2019 National FFA Middle School Model of Excellence winner at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019/National FFA Organization) — Troy FFA of Missouri has been named the 2019 National Premier Chapter: Building Communities winner at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019/National FFA Organization) — Waterloo FFA of Illinois has been named the 2019 National Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders winner at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019/National FFA Organization) — Edmond FFA of Oklahoma has been named the 2019 National Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture winner at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019/National FFA Organization) – In 2018, Microsoft and National FFA partnered together to begin bringing technology to classrooms for students to address agricultural challenges.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Oct. 28 2019/National FFA Organization) – Corteva Agriscience™ recently announced that they would be working hand in hand with the National FFA Organization when it comes to providing the next generation of leaders.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. and WAYZATA, Minn. (Wednesday Oct. 23, 2019) - Cargill and the National FFA Organization share the belief that agriculture can solve some of the world’s toughest sustainability challenges.

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization is answering the need for more highly skilled graduates to fill job openings in the field of agriculture, and nowhere is this more evident than in the organization’s growing membership.

Decatur, IL (Aug. 27, 2019) – As thousands of farmers gather at the annual Farm Progress Show, Bayer announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitment to 4-H and the National FFA Organization to develop future leaders in food and agriculture for generations to come.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019National FFA Organization) – When Rev. Dr. Cathi Braasch talks about her daughter Sara Braasch Schmidt, it’s with a fondness of how much she loved FFA and the role FFA played in her life.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 12, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Thirteen individuals will be honored in an onstage ceremony with a VIP Citation at this year’s National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis Oct. 30-Nov. 2.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 /National FFA Organization) – Three sponsors will be honored with the Distinguished Service Citation during an onstage ceremony at this year’s National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, Oct. 30-Nov. 2.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 31, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Today, the National FFA Organization selected 16 students from throughout the United States as finalists for its 2019 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 1, 2019, National FFA Organization) – This summer, 36 FFA members have been selected to participate in the 2019 New Century Farmer conference in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 3, 2019/National FFA Organization) – For the past fifty years, FFA members from across the country converge on Washington, D.C., in the summer to evaluate their personal skills and interests, develop leadership talent and create service plans that will make a difference in their communities.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, March 11, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Fifty FFA chapters have received Microsoft FarmBeats Student Kits as part of a collaboration between the National FFA Organization and Microsoft Corp.

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, February 6, 2019 /National FFA Organization) – Agriculture is part of our daily lives—from the food we eat to the clothes we wear.