Indianapolis, Ind. (Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025) – People across the country will celebrate National FFA Week from Saturday, February 15, through Saturday, February 22. This event gives the organization’s more than one million members, as well as alumni and supporters, the opportunity to come together with the common goal of sharing FFA’s value and impact from their own hometown.

The National FFA Organization works to develop young leaders through classroom instruction in agricultural education, leadership opportunities, and hands-on learning (known as SAEs or Supervised Agricultural Experiences). This is the first time National FFA Week has been celebrated since the record-breaking announcement of the organization’s milestone of reaching more than one million members.

“National FFA Week serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role that agricultural education and leadership development play in shaping our future,” said National FFA Advisor Dr. Travis Park. “It’s a time of celebration and reflection as FFA members, advisors, and supporters come together to honor the impact of this extraordinary organization. National FFA Week strengthens the bond between members and their communities, ensuring the legacy of agriculture and education thrives for generations to come.”

The six National FFA Officers will connect with chapters throughout the week by leading workshops, delivering keynotes and interacting with students on a more personal level. President Thad Bergschneider will be traveling to South Dakota. Secretary Luke Jennings will be traveling to Washington. Central Region Vice President Mary Schrieber will be traveling to South Carolina. Eastern Region Vice President Caroline Groth will be traveling to North Dakota. Western Region Vice President Abigale Jacobsen will be traveling to Missouri. Southern Region Vice President Jack Lingenfelter will be traveling to Pennsylvania.

“FFA Week is a celebration of what makes our organization impactful… and what is it? What turns shy, reserved middle schoolers and freshmen into confident communicators? What learning could possibly result in hours of bus rides after school, working when it is not required, and serving when it is not asked for?” said Thaddeus Bergschneider, 2024-25 National FFA President. “For me, it’s answered with three gavel taps and a room full of united voices saying, ‘to practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.’ That statement is the way we start every meeting, and I find it pretty fitting to kick off our 2025 FFA Week with the same reminder. Let’s enjoy the brotherhood and community of our organization, honor the industry that challenges us to change the world, and let’s dedicate ourselves to exemplifying the character of our organization.”

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

• Saturday, February 15 – FFA Week kicks off 
• Sunday, February 16 is SAE Sunday – an opportunity to showcase the hands-on learning and supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) that each FFA student participates in
• Monday, February 17 is the Day of Service – each chapter is encouraged to serve their local community
• Tuesday, February 18 is Alumni Day – celebrating the role alumni and supporters play in the success of students and local chapters
• Wednesday, February 19 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 20 is Give FFA Day – a day dedicated to raising money to support FFA and agricultural education on local, state, and national levels
• Friday, February 21 is Wear Blue Day – people are encouraged to show FFA pride by wearing blue, the color of the iconic FFA jacket
• Saturday, February 22 is the last day of FFA Week

Several chapters across the country will be participating in their own special events to commemorate the occasion.

• The Norfolk FFA Chapter in Massachusetts will create quilts to donate to local care centers that serve expecting mothers and foster children as part of a fiber and agricultural education service project.
• The Bergman FFA Chapter in Arkansas is setting up a petting zoo at its elementary school and kicking off a “Hunger Games”-style event where students compete to collect the most food for students in need.
• The Odessa FFA Chapter in Delaware will continue its “Read to Lead” tradition, bringing FFA members into kindergarten through fifth-grade classes to read agriculture-related books to young students.

This year’s National FFA Week will also include the 10th Annual Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 20. During the 24 hours of giving, the National FFA Organization has the goal of raising $1.5 million. The money raised supports special programs and events, provides iconic FFA blue jackets to students, supplements travel costs for career and leadership opportunities, and pays for teacher support and resources. To receive a text alert on Give FFA Day to donate directly to the National FFA Organization, visit FFA.org/GiveFFADay.

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization with more than 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• Downloadable Video PSAs for each day can be found here under the “2025 National FFA Week Vignettes” section. 
• Downloadable Radio PSAs 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 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 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 1,027,200 student members as part of 9,235 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.