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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.

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Kristy Meyer2025-03-11T12:02:58-04:00

Next Gen: Plant Pathways

The National FFA Organization, the nation’s premier school-based student leadership organization with over one million members, recently hosted its first Next Gen Conference of the year in Orlando, Florida, from March 4-8.

Kristy Meyer2025-02-13T08:50:27-05:00

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2024-25 National FFA Officers Experience Global Impact of Agriculture

The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team recently returned from the National FFA Officers International Experience Program (NOIEP) in Japan, where they experienced Japanese culture and agriculture in partnership with sister organization Future Farmers of Japan (FFJ).

Kristy Meyer2025-02-11T13:00:18-05:00

More Than a Million FFA Members, Alumni and Supporters Celebrate National FFA Week

People across the country will celebrate National FFA Week from Saturday, February 15, through Saturday, February 22.

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National FFA Officers Visit Japan, Experience Global Impact of Agriculture

Indianapolis, IN (Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024) – The 2023-24 National FFA Officer Team recently returned from Japan, where the six officers engaged in a variety of cultural and agricultural experiences.

Kristy Meyer2024-02-05T09:50:46-05:00

Students Across the Country to Celebrate Agriculture

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 5, 2024/National FFA Organization) – This month, FFA members across the country, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will celebrate agriculture and FFA. It's all part of National FFA Week.

Kristy Meyer2024-01-29T11:28:15-05:00

Give FFA Day 2024

Indianapolis (Monday, Jan. 29, 2024) – For the eighth year, during National FFA Week, individuals will have an opportunity to step up and support FFA and agricultural education through Give FFA Day on Thursday, Feb. 22.

Kristy Meyer2024-01-24T10:33:29-05:00

ILSSO 2023

Indianapolis, (Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2024) – More than 70 current and past state FFA officers started the new year by exploring Australia and the various types of agriculture the country offers. It was part of the International Leadership Seminar for State Officers, ILSSO, supported by FFA corporate donors Bungee and John Deere.

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.

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