INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026/National FFA Organization) – More than one million FFA members, alumni and supporters are getting ready to celebrate National FFA Week this month, an annual tradition coordinated by the National FFA Organization to share the value of FFA and the impact it has on its members every day. National FFA Week kicks off on Saturday, February 21 and runs through Saturday, February 28.

FFA is the top school-based youth leadership development organization in the country, with more than one million members in all 50 states, as well as two territories, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Formerly known as Future Farmers of America, the organization was rebranded as FFA because it now equips students with the skills to pursue more than 350 careers in business, science, engineering, education, communications, policy, and more.
“National FFA Week is a time when we showcase the collective impact of FFA nationwide,” said National FFA Advisor, Dr. Travis Park. “Throughout FFA, we see our members stepping up as leaders, innovators, and advocates for agriculture. We know this happens, thanks to the dedication of agricultural teachers and FFA Alumni & Supporters. This week, National FFA Week, is when we celebrate the collective agricultural education ecosystem.”
The six National FFA Officers will travel across the country to connect with members during the week, leading workshops, delivering keynote talks and interacting with students on a more personal level.
President Trey Myers will be traveling to North Carolina. Secretary Lilly Nyland will be traveling to Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts. Eastern Region Vice President Joey Nowotny will be traveling to Hawaii. Western Region Vice President Jael Cruikshank will be traveling to New York. Southern Region Vice President T. Wayne Williams will be traveling to Nevada. Central Region Vice President Claire Woeppel will be traveling to Utah.
“I’m really looking forward to heading to North Carolina and getting to see FFA show up in so many different ways,” said National FFA President Trey Myers. “From visiting brand-new chapters to meeting a group that’s learning about agriculture at a real, working zoo, every stop is going to tell a different story. What I’m most looking forward to, though, are the one-on-one conversations. I can’t wait to connect individually with members and hear what FFA looks like in their lives.”
Several chapters in different states across the country will be participating in their own special events to commemorate National FFA Week. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Alaska being chartered as part National FFA, as it was the final state added to the organization. After nearly all of the Alaska FFA historical records were lost in a barn fire several years ago, leaders are inviting the public to share photos, documents and memories to help rebuild what was destroyed. Anyone with these historical records or artifacts can share them by connecting directly with Faith Stewart, Alaska FFA State Reporter, at faith@alaskaffa.org.

GET INVOLVED IN NATIONAL FFA WEEK
Each day of National FFA Week is marked by a unique opportunity to get involved:

• Saturday, February 21 – FFA Week kicks off
• Sunday, February 22 is SAE Sunday – an opportunity to showcase the hands-on learning and supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) that each FFA student participates in
• Monday, February 23 is the Day of Service – each chapter is encouraged to serve their local community
• Tuesday, February 24 is Alumni Day – celebrating the role alumni and supporters play in the success of students and local chapters
• Wednesday, February 25 is Advisor Appreciation Day – a chance for students and alumni to recognize the agriculture teachers who have made an impact on their lives
• Thursday, February 26 is Give FFA Day – a day dedicated to raising money to support FFA and agricultural education on local, state, and national levels, with the organization’s most ambitious fundraising goal yet – to raise $1.75 million. To receive a text alert on Give FFA Day to donate, visit org/GiveFFADay
• Friday, February 27 is Wear Blue Day – people are encouraged to show FFA pride by wearing blue, the color of the iconic FFA jacket
• Saturday, February 28 is the last day of FFA Week

This year’s Give FFA Day will incorporate a new way for people to support the next generation of leaders: ChapterBoost. The ChapterBoost program showcases local FFA chapters and their goals for hands-on learning, leadership development and agricultural education, giving donors the opportunity to make an immediate impact by selecting a project to support directly through crowdfunding an individual chapter. Any gifts made to ChapterBoost during Give FFA Day will count toward the final Give FFA Day total.

Downloadable Radio PSAs and Video Vignettes for FFA Week can be found here.
Additional downloadable pictures and video of National FFA can be found here.

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,207 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is 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. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.