The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization comprised of 735,038 student members as part of 8,817 local FFA chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The FFA mission is 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. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org. The FFA mission is 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. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs.
The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization.
The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. But FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers; FFA also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. For this reason, the name of the organization was updated in 1988 after a vote of national convention delegates to reflect the growing diversity and new opportunities in the industry of agriculture.
Today, the National FFA Organization remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career pathways. So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too.
The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization.
The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. But FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers; FFA also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. For this reason, the name of the organization was updated in 1988 after a vote of national convention delegates to reflect the growing diversity and new opportunities in the industry of agriculture.
Today, the National FFA Organization remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career pathways. So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too.
Location: United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
Employees: 201-500
Phone: +1 317-802-4298
Founded date: 1928
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12.09.2024 | Top 12 Finalists Announced for Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition with US High Schoolers Dedicating 7,000 Hours to STEM-Fueled Vintage Tractor Rebuilds | Chevron Tractor Restoration Competition (TRC) The Chevron TRC is a STEM-fueled initiative that goes beyond the classroom to help students cultivate a deep understanding of engineering, mechanics, and the agricultural industry. INDIANAPOLIS,... |
07.08.2024 | Celebrating Youth: The Heartbeat of Community Engagement | In every corner of America, young people are stepping up. They are not just the future; they are the present. Their actions ripple through communities, leaving lasting impressions. This week, two stories shine a light on youth who embody th... |
05.08.2024 | Cattaraugus-Little Valley's Opferbeck named Youth of the Week | The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Derek Opferbeck. He is the son of Daleen and Jason Opferbeck and is a graduate of Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School. Opferbeck wa... |
01.08.2024 | Local News | Young farmers prep to show off their animals at the Boulder County Fair | The animals also have their own unique personalities, the farmers say. Each animal brings its own quirks and charm. “My goat is crazy,” said Stephen Kingery, 9, a member of 4-H. “He’ll just run around the pen. He’ll sometimes walk on his hi... |
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09.04.2024 | Nutrien Ag Solutions Announces Multi-Year Commitment to the National FFA Organization | FFA members visit the Nutrien booth during the National FFA Convention & Expo Nutrien Ag Solutions recently announced a multi-year commitment of nearly $850,000 to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape futu... |
19.03.2024 | Cargill Awards More Than $3 Million Grant to National FFA Organization | Cargill's grant supports the FFA mission as well as supporting members at the annual convention and expo. Cargill awarded a three-year grant of $3.15 million to the National FFA Organization in support of its commitment to shape future agri... |
24.11.2023 | Meet the founder: How Insignum AgTech’s Kyle Mohler got plants to ‘talk’ to cut farmers’ costs | “I’ve probably spent as much time in my life with my hand on the wheel of the tractor as I have on the science bench,” says Kyle Mohler, founder and CEO of US-based Insignum AgTech. Mohler has channeled both his upbringing on a farm and his... |
28.06.2023 | Odessa FFA Students Place First in Forestry Challenge | DOVER, Del. (June 28, 2023) – Odessa High School in Townsend placed first among six Delaware high school FFA chapters that squared off at Brecknock County Park in Camden last week, at the annual “Forestry Career Development Event (CDE),” a ... |
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