WHAT IS THE FFA?

The FFA is a dynamic youth organization within agricultural education that changes lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. The organization was created in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, but changed its name in 1988 to the National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity of agriculture. Today, almost half a million students are engaged in a wide range of agricultural education activities leading to over 300 career opportunities in food, fiber and natural resources.

WHAT DO THE LETTERS STAND FOR?

The letters FFA stand for "Future Farmers of America" however, the organization has grown to encompass all aspects of agriculture, from farming to agribusiness and forestry to biotechnology, floriculture, marketing and food processing. Today's FFA is about much more than farming. Today's FFA is full of future veterinarians, scientists, writers and politicians.

FFA Motto

National FFA Web Site

Virginia FFA Website