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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

2025-03-20T11:58:14-04:00

Give FFA Day Exceeds Goal

The National FFA Organization is proud to announce that its more than one million members, alumni and supporters raised more than $1.6 million as part of the 10th Annual Give FFA Day during National FFA Week in February.

2022-07-12T13:19:29-04:00

Washington Leadership Conference Begins

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 6, 2022/National FFA Organization) – For more than fifty years, FFA members from across the country converge on Washington, D.C., in the summer to evaluate their personal skills and interests, develop leadership talent and create service plans that will make a difference in their communities.

2022-06-08T14:51:45-04:00

National FFA Named Best Place to Work

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 1, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization was recently named one of the top workplaces in central Indiana by The Indianapolis Star for the second year in a row.

2022-03-14T09:50:55-04:00

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to Digitize New Farmers of America Collection through National FFA Grant

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, March 15, 2022/National FFA Organization) – The three-year grant of $324,422 came from the National FFA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National FFA Organization. Tractor Supply Company (TSC), a platinum sponsor of the National FFA, has generously donated $100,000 to fund the first year of the project. TSC is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S.

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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