What do the letters "FFA" stand for?

The official name of the organization is 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.

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FFA Advisors are
​More Than Just a Teacher...

FFA is more than just a blue jacket and these individuals are more than just a teacher. Agriculture teachers have the unique opportunity to inspire young people to be tomorrow's leaders in agriculture, business and industry, all while sharing their passion for agriculture. They do what they love and love what they do. With all their devoted efforts, it's no wonder that you'll enjoy being in FFA too!

The Motto

Here in FFA, we live by these twelve short words as a constant reminder to experience the amazing opportunities awaiting ourselves in the organization. The official FFA motto helps drive our FFA members to accomplish tasks with ease and passion.

Our Colors

NATIONAL BLUE

CORN GOLD

Perhaps no more appropriate colors for a youth organization could have been selected than National Blue and Corn Gold. Rich and cheerful, these colors appear in connection with all meetings, equipment and paraphernalia used. The yellow corn color on the background of medium blue has been found to be the ideal color combination.

Membership

Today, more than 649,000 student members aged 12-21 in more than 7,800 chapters nationwide are engaged in a wide range of agricultural education activities. Students join FFA to explore a variety of careers in the food, fiber and natural resources industry.

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FFA Members

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Chapters Worldwide
​(Including Le Grand FFA)

FFA History

The roots of FFA originate from a time when boys were losing interest and leaving the farm. Walter S. Newman, who in September 1925 became the Virginia State Supervisor of Agricultural Education, sought a solution to the problem with Edmund C. MaGill, Harry W. Sanders and Henry C. Groseclose, staff members of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agricultural Education Department.

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