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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 Week 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 15, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Whether it is through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in developing agriculture's future leaders and the importance of agricultural education.

Kristy Meyer2021-01-27T11:02:52-05:00

David Schapker Named Interim CEO of National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, January 25, 2021/National FFA Organization) – National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation names interim CEO.

Kristy Meyer2021-01-25T09:21:02-05:00

Growing the Future of Agriculture through Give FFA Day

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Jan. 25, 2021/National FFA Organization) –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. 25. This year, the organization has a goal of getting 1,500 donors during the 24-hour period.

Kristy Meyer2021-01-15T16:07:20-05:00

Mark Poeschl resigns as CEO of National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, January 15, 2021/National FFA Organization) – Mark Poeschl resigns as CEO of National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation

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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