Articles tagged under: National FFA Organization
Hawbaker Named National FFA Ambassador
Published May 20, 2024
Stanley, North Dakota ag teacher and FFA advisor Bailey Hawbaker is one of 64 National Teacher Ambassadors for the National FFA Organization. This is Hawbaker’s second year in the program and she is excited to be a resource for National…Stump Joins Workforce Council
Published May 9, 2024
National FFA Organization CEO Scott Stump has been appointed to the National Workforce Readiness Council board of directors. NWRC was created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to focus on workforce development, training and advocacy.CHS Foundation Awards $4.3 Million in Grants to FFA
Published November 14, 2023
The CHS Foundation has provided grants worth nearly $4.3 million to the National FFA Organization. The funds will provide scholarships for FFA members attending conferences and contests, introduce students to careers through the workforce development program and support the National…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…