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National FFA Agriscience Fair – Plant Systems
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/national-ffa-agriscience-fair-plant-systems/
The National FFA Organization has announced the 2025 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Plant Systems. The winners were recognized during the fifth session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.
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St. Amant FFA of Louisiana Named 2025 Premier Chapter: Building Communities
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/st-amant-ffa-of-louisiana-named-2025-premier-chapter-building-communities/
St. Amant FFA of Louisiana was named the 2025 Premier Chapter: Building Communities during the fifth general session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis.
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Proficiency Award Winners Named
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/proficiency-award-winners-named-2/
Thirteen winners of the 2025 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the fifth session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo on Friday, Oct. 31, which is being held in Indianapolis.
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National FFA Announces Winners for Agriscience Fair – Power, Structural and Technical Systems
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/national-ffa-announces-winners-for-agriscience-fair-power-structural-and-technical-systems/
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Stillwater FFA of Oklahoma Named 2025 Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/stillwater-ffa-of-oklahoma-named-2025-premier-chapter-strengthening-agriculture/
Stillwater FFA was named the 2025 Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture during the sixth general session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis.
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Proficiency Award Winners Announced During General Session 6
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/proficiency-award-winners-announced-during-general-session-6/
Seven winners of the 2025 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the sixth session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo on Friday, Oct. 31, which is being held in Indianapolis.
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National FFA Names 2025 American Star Winners
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/national-ffa-names-2025-american-star-winners/
The National FFA Organization has announced the winners of its 2025 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. Winners were announced on the stage of Lucas Oil Stadium during the sixth General Session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis on Friday, Oct. 31.
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2025-26 National FFA Officer Team Elected During 98th National FFA Convention & Expo
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/2025-26-national-ffa-officer-team-elected-during-98th-national-ffa-convention-expo/
The 2025-26 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
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1970
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1970/
New York’s Anita Decker and New Jersey’s Patricia Krowicki become the first two female delegates to the national convention.
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1971
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1971-2/
Sharon Staley of the White River FFA Chapter in Washington models the first official girl’s FFA jacket.
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1971
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1971/
The National FFA Alumni Association is established. The Building Our American Communities (BOAC) program begins.
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1973
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1973-2/
First American Farmer Degrees are awarded to women in 1973.
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1973
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1973/
FFA Official Dress standards are created. National FFA Secretary Fred McClure from Texas is the first African American elected to a national FFA office.
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1974
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1974/
President Gerald Ford speaks at the National FFA Convention. The speech is carried live on network television.
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1975
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1975/
Food for America program launches. Jimmy Carter, former Georgia governor and a former member of the Plains (Ga.) FFA Chapter, speaks at the National FFA Convention. Carter was elected U.S. president the following year. First FFA Student Handbook is published.
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1976
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1976/
Julie Smiley from Washington is elected national FFA vice president and is the first female to hold a national FFA office.
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1976
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1976-2/
Julie Smiley from Washington is elected national FFA vice president and is the first female to hold a national FFA office. Alaska becomes the last of the 50 states to obtain a national charter.
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1977
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1977/
The 1977-78 national officers included Peg Armstrong of Iowa (back row, left).
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1978
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1978/
President Jimmy Carter speaks at the 51st National FFA Convention again, this time as a U.S. president. The commemorative marker noting the site of the organization’s founding is unveiled in Kansas City, Mo.
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1979
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1979-2/
The 1979-80 national officers included Elin Duckworth of Arizona (back row, left).
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1979
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1979/
Christe Peterson from Wisconsin wins the first Extemporaneous Public Speaking Event.
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1980
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1980/
The National FFA Foundation raises $1 million in one year for the first time.
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1981
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1981/
Melanie Burgess became a national FFA vice president in 1981.
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1982
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1982/
Jan Eberly from California becomes the first female national FFA president.
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1983
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1983/
The Ag Ed Network, the organization’s computerized information service, launches.
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