National FFA Organization

The National FFA Organization is a nonprofit youth group in the United States, recognized under 501(c)(3), that focuses on career and technical education related to agriculture. It was established in 1925 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute by agriculture educators Henry C. Groseclose, Walter Newman, Edmund Magill, and Harry Sanders, originally named Future Farmers of Virginia. In 1928, it expanded to become a national organization known as Future Farmers of America. To reflect its broader mission, the name was changed in 1988 to the National FFA Organization, or simply FFA, highlighting its commitment to students interested in various fields within the food, fiber, and natural resource sectors, including science, business, and technology, along with traditional agricultural practices. Today, FFA stands as one of the largest youth organizations in the country, boasting 735,038 members across 8,817 chapters in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It is the largest career and technical student organization found in U.S. schools.

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FFA Experiences Lead to a Cattle-Focused Future

1 week ago | ffa.org | Jodi Helmer

Although Gina Tran had no exposure to agriculture while growing up in Orlando, Fla., she had an affinity for animals. In high school, Tran signed up for a veterinary assisting class and was invited to join the University FFA Chapter. Tran loved the idea of leaving campus for field trips to local agricultural enterprises, but was unsure about joining FFA at first.
Beauregard FFA Inflates Its Community Ties

1 week ago | ffa.org | Renee Freemon Mulvihill

To engage FFA members and advisors as they create or refine their chapter’s Program of Activities (POA), this article is part of a three-part series that recognizes the 2024 National FFA Premier Chapters. This month spotlights Beauregard FFA in Alabama, which received top honors in the Strengthening Agriculture category during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.
Finding a New Purpose After Tragedy

1 week ago | ffa.org | Katie Navarra

After losing her older brother to suicide in 2018, Marley Larson organized a suicide prevention horse show to raise awareness for mental health. The inaugural two-day show in 2020 drew overwhelming support and brought in $4,500 in donations. In 2021, it raised more than $6,000. “I wanted my brother to be remembered for who he was, rather than how he passed away,” says the Knoxville FFA member from Iowa.
Memories Over Medals

2 weeks ago | ffa.org | Kelsey Thompson

Gary Mosbaugh began working at Southmont in 1979, just seven years after the FFA program was established there. Although he’s technically retired, he remains active in the FFA and coaches teams nearly every day in the Southmont agriculture department. Through his dedication to improving the program and creating a lasting legacy, Southmont FFA in Indiana has been able to stand out from its competitors.
Redirection Leads to a Career in the Classroom

3 weeks ago | ffa.org | Renee Freemon Mulvihill

Sometimes you don’t follow a straight path to your dreams. When you find what you were meant to do, however, you realize your journey prepared you perfectly for your destination. Jackie Knowles, for example, didn’t expect to end up as an agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Southern Lee High School in Sanford, N.C., but there’s nowhere she’d rather be. “I didn’t realize how impactful it would be to become a teacher,” she says.
Sowed Seeds Become a Thriving SAE

1 month ago | ffa.org | Abbey Tauchen

When Paxton High School sophomore Landon Drews saw unused school land, he saw an opportunity. Inspired by his brother and experiences with dryland farming (growing crops in areas with limited water), Drews turned the space into a corn test plot, blending education, agriculture and leadership into a successful Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project. “I’ve been around dryland farming my whole life, and this project let me learn more about the challenges farmers face,” says Drews.
Fly Fishing Sparks FFA Member’s Interest

1 month ago | ffa.org | Kelsey Thompson

What started as a fun hobby for Southmont FFA member Hunter Thompson turned into an educational opportunity and FFA competition demonstration. Thompson grew up fishing and always enjoyed being on a boat. Within the past year, however, he picked up the art of fly fishing, which has a unique technique and skill requirement. Regardless of the challenge, this 14-year-old didn’t back down easily. Endless practice, research and workshops allowed him to become skilled within one year.
Brewing Dreams One Cup at a Time

1 month ago | ffa.org | Jodi Helmer

Summit Browning didn’t know much about coffee when he started S Bar B Cowboy Coffee in 2022, but he’d taken enough business classes and participated in numerous FFA competitions to feel confident following an entrepreneurial path. The Gardiner FFA Alumnus from Montana used his college fund and the proceeds from selling dirt bikes and snowmobiles to launch the business. He purchased a roaster and other essential supplies, investing almost $40,000 before he sold his first pound of coffee.
Felicity-Franklin FFA Creates Capable Cardinals

1 month ago | ffa.org | Katie Navarra

To engage FFA members and advisors as they create or refine their chapter’s Program of Activities (POA), this article is part of a three-part series that recognizes the 2024 National FFA Premier Chapters. This month spotlights Felicity-Franklin FFA in Ohio, which received top honors in the Building Communities category during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo. During a chapter officer retreat in September 2022, the then-president of Felicity-Franklin FFA had a flat tire on her car.
Texas Members Speak Up About Agriculture

2 months ago | ffa.org | Abbey Tauchen

In partnership with the Texas Farm Bureau and the Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo, the Speak Out for Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge is cultivating young advocates for the agriculture industry. By engaging high school students in discussions on pressing issues, the competition sharpens communication, problem-solving and cooperative skills essential for future leaders.