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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 Meyer2024-10-27T10:42:53-04:00

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2024-25 National FFA Officer Team Elected During 97th National FFA Convention & Expo

The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis

Kristy Meyer2024-10-25T20:59:31-04:00

National FFA Organization Names Georgia Resident American Star Farmer

Paul Oliver, a resident of Reidsville, Ga., and a member of the Tattnall County FFA was named American Star Farmer today during an onstage ceremony at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Ind.

Kristy Meyer2024-10-25T20:58:11-04:00

Illinois Student Named National FFA American Star in Agriscience

Taylorville High School graduate and FFA Member Lizzie Schafer has been named the 2024 American Star in Agriscience during an onstage ceremony today during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.

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97th National FFA Convention & Expo Preview

FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This time-honored tradition will be held Oct. 23-26.

Kristy Meyer2024-10-04T09:07:48-04:00

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Twelve FFA State Officers Selected as #SpeakAg Pioneers

A select group of 12 FFA State Officers from across the country have been chosen to serve as prominent voices in agriculture. The 2024-2025 class of National FFA’s SpeakAg Pioneers are expected to serve as advocates at the local, state, and national levels for the industry and those in it.

Kristy Meyer2024-09-12T11:14:58-04:00

FFA Members Nationwide to Attend Next Gen Conference in Salt Lake City

The Next Gen Conferences prepare high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for the more than 350 careers in agriculture and help fill the talent pipeline.

Kristy Meyer2024-08-05T09:17:35-04:00

The FFA State Officer Summit at the Omni Shoreham hotel in Washington, D.C., July 24, 2024. (photo by Allison Shelley)

FFA Reaches Record High Membership

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 5, 2024/National FFA Organization) - National FFA Organization, a nationally recognized school-based student leadership development organization, announced today that it reached a record-breaking milestone of having more than one million FFA members: 1,027,273.

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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