Articles tagged under: National FFA Organization
National FFA Membership Hits Record High
Published August 22, 2022
The National FFA Organization now has all-time record high membership of more than 850,000 members. That’s an increase of 15 percent from last year. There are 178 new chapters across the country with the top five student membership states being…National FFA Organization Names 2022 Officer Team
Published November 1, 2021
A new National FFA Officer team was named during the final session of the National FFA Convention. A South Dakota State University student will serve as the Central Region Vice President. Wisconsin-native Cortney Zimmerman is an agricultural communications major. Her…Honorary American FFA Degrees Awarded
Published October 29, 2021
Honorary American FFA Degree awards were awarded during the fourth general session at the National FFA Convention on Friday. This award is the highest recognition available to individuals in the FFA. Those receiving the award contributed to local, state and…National FFA Strives to Come Back Stronger
Published October 29, 2021
When schools went virtual during COVID, agriculture education programs were challenged. In the last year, National FFA membership declined by three percent. That’s more than 25,000 members. Current FFA membership is at 735,000. National FFA Organization CEO Scott Stump says…National FFA Organization and Foundation Names New CEO
Published May 26, 2021
The National FFA Organization and Foundation have a new CEO. Scott Stump is an Indiana native with a background in agricultural education and the FFA. This role is something he's been preparing for a long time. "I want a chance…In-Person National FFA Convention Planned for 2021
Published May 19, 2021
The National FFA Organization will hold an in-person convention in Indianapolis this fall, along with a virtual program for students. Last year, the FFA cancelled the in-person event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person events for the upcoming convention include…Virtual National FFA Convention Starts Next Week
Published October 19, 2020
There may not be a sea of 70,000 blue corduroy jackets and guests flooding downtown Indianapolis this year, but there will still be a virtual 93rd National FFA Convention. National FFA CEO Mark Poeschl thinks the virtual event, October 27…SD and ND FFA Members Named 2020 Star Award Finalists
Published August 10, 2020
The National FFA Organization has announced the 2020-star award finalists and two are from the Northern Plains. Wishek, North Dakota FFA member Cole Ketterling is a finalist for the American Star Farmer. Salem, South Dakota FFA member Cole James Schock…National FFA Convention Will Be Virtual
Published June 26, 2020
The National FFA Convention will be virtual this year. The National FFA Organization made the announcement on Friday, saying there were many pandemic-related challenges that made hosting an in-person event impossible this year. However, an in-person convention will return to…