Our Statement of Belonging
The National FFA Organization is committed to fostering a welcoming, supportive, engaging, and growth-focused environment for all students. We prioritize the well-being of our members and actively challenge prejudice while promoting a culture of inclusivity where every individual is respected, treated with dignity, and valued for their unique identities.
As FFA members, agriculture teachers, supporters and employees, let’s hold each other accountable, take care of one another, and be kind.
FFA Value Statements
Delegates at the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo ratified value statements to promote a welcoming organization for all members, advisors and stakeholders.
Chapter Connect
With Chapter Connect, FFA members build lasting friendships with peers from other chapters while strengthening their self-awareness and teamwork. FFA advisors also connect with fellow educators to grow their skills in guiding members and collaborating.
Congratulations to the 2026-27 chapters:
| Spring Garden FFA, Alabama partnered with Westwood FFA, Arizona |
| Bartlett FFA, Alaska partnered with Randolph Central FFA, Indiana |
| Campo Verde FFA, Arizona partnered with Lake Placid FFA, Florida |
| Wynne FFA, Arkansas partnered with Fontainbleau FFA, Louisiana |
| Dolores FFA, Colorado partnered with Anna FFA, Texas |
| Ron Brown FFA, District of Columbia partnered with South Garner FFA, North Carolina |
| Jefferson City FFA, Georgia partnered with Warren Hills FFA, New Jersey |
| Cascade FFA, Idaho partnered with Lakin FFA |
| Gary Comer FFA, Illinois partnered with Jasper-Troupsburg FFA, New York |
| Poland FFA, Maine partnered with Whitehall FFA, Michigan |
| Norfolk FFA, Nebraska partnered with Kiona-Benton FFA, Washington |
| Jordan FFA, North Carolina partnered with White Swan FFA, Washington |
| East Columbus, North Carolina partnered with New Horizons FFA, Washington |
| Mandan FFA, North Dakota partnered with North Central FFA, South Carolina |
| Patrick Henry FFA, Ohio partnered with Santa Fe South FFA, Oklahoma |
| Bluejacket FFA, Oklahoma partnered with Read Mountain FFA, Virginia |
Strategic Plan
We’re transforming the natural-born leaders of today into what the world needs next. To keep our programs flexible, engaging and inclusive, we designed a three-year strategic plan that addresses three priorities, including engaging communities and partners to expand access and prepare our members for success in diverse and inclusive workplaces.
State Cohort for Belonging and Engagement
Realizing that removing barriers for a more inclusive FFA means that it must happen at every level, National FFA has encouraged and initiated efforts for state FFA associations and, in 2022, launched a state collaborative program. With funding from the Walmart Foundation, the Zoetis Foundation, Syngenta and Cargill for the collaborative, nine state FFA associations received implementation grants to create solutions to removing barriers to participation in FFA: Illinois, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Each state is committed to one year of participation to establish clear, comprehensive, and peer-reviewed plans. In addition, the states must complete action items and create at least 10 assets or best practices to share with other state leaders.
Join Our Team
The National FFA Organization affirms its belief in the value of all human beings and seeks diversity in its membership, leadership and staff as an equal-opportunity employer. To learn more about working at FFA and the jobs available, visit our Careers webpage.
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