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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 Names 2021 Star Finalists

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, May 19, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2021 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.

Kristy Meyer2021-07-08T09:09:11-04:00

FFA Members Named to the 57th Class of the U.S. Presidential Scholars

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, July 7, 2021/National FFA Organization) –Seven FFA members were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholars—one of the nation's highest honors for high school students—for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education. Each year, up to 161 students receive this honor.

Kristy Meyer2021-06-07T15:12:37-04:00

FFA Named Top Workplace

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 7, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization was recognized by the Indianapolis Star as one of the top workplaces in central Indiana.

Kristy Meyer2022-02-02T11:50:17-05:00

Teachers Across the Country Share FFA and Opportunities in Agriculture

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, June 7, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The National Teacher Ambassadors for FFA program, which began in 2016, provides teachers with the tools to share information about FFA and agricultural education with their 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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