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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

2025-03-11T12:02:58-04:00

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.

2020-12-18T13:50:07-05:00

John Deere Partners with the National FFA Organization to Build the Next Generation of Leaders

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Dec. 21, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Building on its legacy of support for FFA, John Deere announced this week that it is donating $1 million in 2021 to help support the National FFA Organization’s mission to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

2020-11-30T10:44:26-05:00

FFA Members Give Back

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Nov. 23, 2020/National FFA Organization) – Thanksgiving might look a little different this year—not as many large family gatherings, not as many in-person Black Friday sales—but FFA members around the country are working together to ensure their communities still have the food they need.

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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