Press Releases

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Feb. 5, 2024/National FFA Organization) – This month, FFA members across the country, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will celebrate agriculture and FFA. It's all part of National FFA Week.

Indianapolis (Monday, Jan. 29, 2024) – For the eighth year, 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. 22.

Indianapolis, (Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2024) – More than 70 current and past state FFA officers started the new year by exploring Australia and the various types of agriculture the country offers. It was part of the International Leadership Seminar for State Officers, ILSSO, supported by FFA corporate donors Bungee and John Deere.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Dec. 11, 2023) – The National FFA Foundation announced its new chair for the Sponsors’ Board during the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall.

KANSAS CITY, MO (Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023) – In the dynamic landscape of American agriculture, two powerhouse organizations, Agriculture Future of America (AFA) and the National FFA Organization, recently made their partnership official – signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during AFA's Leaders Conference in November.

INDIANAPOLIS- (Friday, Nov. 3, 2023) – The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, established the first-ever partnership with the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) and the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship (TAF) dedicated to supporting Native American students pursuing agricultural careers.

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The CHS Foundation recently announced grants of nearly $4.3 million to the National FFA Organization, continuing its partnership in supporting the next generation of leaders, the talent pipeline and agricultural education.

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The 2023-24 National FFA Officer team was elected today during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 7, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Today, the National FFA Organization has a record-high student membership of 945,988, an increase of 11 percent from last year. In addition, the number of FFA chapters continues to grow — increasing by 168 this year, resulting in 9,163 chapters in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Aug. 4, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Science (MANRRS) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to create a formative alliance with the shared goal of growing diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry of agriculture.