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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 Alumni & Supporters Awards Grants to Assist Chapters

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022/National FFA Organization) – National FFA Alumni and Supporters recently announced 15 grants awarded to chapters across the country.

Kristy Meyer2022-07-25T08:46:55-04:00

Students Gather to Ensure the Future of Agriculture

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 25 2022/National FFA Organization) – This week, 45 FFA members will gather in Iowa to discuss how agriculture will play a pivotal role in their future. It’s all part of the New Century Farmer conference – an opportunity for FFA members who plan to remain in production agriculture to work on their secession plans for success.

Kristy Meyer2024-09-25T10:01:05-04:00

National FFA Names 2022 Star Finalists

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 20, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2022 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.

Kristy Meyer2022-06-21T13:12:51-04:00

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Teachers Across the Country Share FFA and Agriculture Opportunities

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 21, 2022/National FFA Organization) – This summer, teachers will work together to share the story of FFA and agricultural education in their states and communities.

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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