FFA, or the National FFA Organization, is an American youth organization that promotes agricultural education and prepares students for leadership, personal growth, and career success in the field of agriculture. Originally the "Future Farmers of America," the organization's name was updated in 1988 to reflect its broader mission beyond production farming to include careers like scientists, doctors, and engineers, though the acronym "FFA" remains the same. It provides hands-on learning experiences and competitions for students in grades 5-12 and college across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
What is the National FFA Organization?
• Mission: To prepare students for careers in the agricultural, food, and natural resource industries through a variety of programs.
• Goal: To foster premier leadership, personal growth, and career success for its members.
• Activities: FFA members participate in hands-on learning, competitive events, and classroom instruction related to agricultural science and its various pathways.
• Membership: It is a nonprofit career and technical student organization with over 1 million members in thousands of chapters nationwide, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.