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The National FFA Organization formerly known as “Future Farmers of America” – was founded by a group of young farmers in 1928. Their mission was to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. They taught us that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting – it’s a science, it’s a business and it’s an art.

Today, more than 1,027,273 student members aged 12-21 in more than 9,235 chapters nationwide are engaged in a wide range of agricultural education activities. Students join FFA to explore a variety of careers in the food, fiber and natural resources industry. They are the next generation of leaders who will change the world.

Latest Press Releases

2024-10-04T09:07:48-04:00

Twelve FFA State Officers Selected as #SpeakAg Pioneers

A select group of 12 FFA State Officers from across the country have been chosen to serve as prominent voices in agriculture. The 2024-2025 class of National FFA’s SpeakAg Pioneers are expected to serve as advocates at the local, state, and national levels for the industry and those in it.

2024-08-05T09:17:35-04:00

FFA Reaches Record High Membership

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 5, 2024/National FFA Organization) -  National FFA Organization, a nationally recognized school-based student leadership development organization, announced today that it reached a record-breaking milestone of having more than one million FFA members: 1,027,273.

2023-11-13T15:39:25-05:00

2023-24 National FFA Officer team elected

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.

2023-08-07T09:30:08-04:00

National FFA Announces Record Membership Numbers

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.

2023-08-04T14:11:59-04:00

National FFA Organization and MANRRS Sign MOU

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.

Program Evaluation Insight and Research Brief Series

National FFA programs, events and resources are evaluated annually. Explore the successes of FFA members and specific FFA programs with these documents based in FFA-managed research and our collaborations with external research institutions.

“FFA Today” on RFD-TV

Mondays @ 7 p.m. ET

Check out FFA Today, a fun and fast-paced show featuring fascinating stories about amazing kids and unique agriculture industries. Hosted by FFA members, each episode of FFA Today takes you into the world of these dynamic students and teachers. Prepare to be inspired by their stories of service, entrepreneurship and innovation. The show also features interesting agriculture careers and industries. Plus, it highlights the incredible speaking and musical talents of members from across the country.

Submit your stories to FFA Today! Watch the video below to learn about creating video for FFA Today, then submit your stories, ideas and more to FFAToday@RFDTV.com

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