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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 Meyer2025-03-18T08:35:41-04:00

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FFA Members Nationwide Celebrate National Ag Day

On Tuesday, March 18, FFA student members, advisors, and leaders across the country will come together to share the importance of agriculture with elected officials and their communities as part of National Ag Day.

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

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).

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National FFA Announces 2019 National Agricultural Proficiency Winners

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, November 1, 2019/National FFA Organization) – Winners of the 2019 National Agricultural Proficiency Awards were announced on Friday, Nov. 1 during the fifth general session at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo. Awards were given in 47 categories.

FFA2019-11-26T13:21:35-05:00

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Covington-UVCC FFA Named 2019 National Model of Excellence Winner

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019/National FFA Organization) — Covington-UVCC FFA of Ohio has been named the 2019 National Model of Excellence winner at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

FFA2019-11-26T13:22:38-05:00

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Commerce Middle School FFA of Georgia Named 2019 Middle School Model of Excellence Winner

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019/National FFA Organization) — Commerce Middle School FFA of Georgia has been named the 2019 National FFA Middle School Model of Excellence winner at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

FFA2019-11-26T13:11:07-05:00

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Troy FFA Named 2019 National Premier Chapter: Building Communities Winner

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019/National FFA Organization) — Troy FFA of Missouri has been named the 2019 National Premier Chapter: Building Communities winner at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

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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