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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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Dr. Park Named National FFA Advisor

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council) today named Dr. Travis Park the director of agricultural education, National FFA board chair and National FFA advisor.

Kristy Meyer2022-10-10T09:09:54-04:00

Walmart Foundation Donation

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Oct. 10, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The Walmart Foundation has awarded the National FFA Foundation Inc. a grant of $750,000 to incorporate sustainability principles in school education.

Kristy Meyer2022-09-27T10:49:31-04:00

National FFA Organization Receives Grant to Help Strengthen Indiana Chapters

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has received $3 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help strengthen Indiana FFA chapters.

Kristy Meyer2022-08-16T16:04:10-04:00

FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022/National FFA Organization) – As the importance of agriculture continues to be a focus throughout the world, students around the country understand the vital role it plays in everyday life. No more is this more evident than in the growth of membership in the National FFA Organization.

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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