Meet the 2015 American Star Awards Finalists

The American Star Awards represent the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. Finalists for the award have mastered skills in production, finance, management and/or research. FFA members who have earned their American FFA Degrees are eligible for the American Star Awards. American FFA Degree must be earned the same year that a candidate is applying for a Star Award. State FFA associations nominate American Star Award candidates based on the quality of their American FFA Degree and Star Battery applications.

Meet the 2015 finalists:

Announcing the 2015-16 National FFA Theme: Amplify

The 2015-16 National FFA Annual Theme is Amplify!

FFA members amplify their voice when it comes to speaking about agriculture and letting others know the importance of agriculture in today’s world. This is the perfect time to show your community how FFA members live the FFA motto:

FFA + CSX Team Up To Hit the Track at the Brickyard

Before a single engine starts on July 26, the Brickyard 400 will make history once again this year as the No. 38 FFA + CSX Living to Serve Ford becomes the first car to represent the 87-year-old agricultural education and youth service organization, the largest of its kind with more than 610,240 student members interested in agriculture, as a primary sponsor in a NASCAR race.

New Century Farmer Participants Meet With World Food Prize’s Ambassador Quinn

Thursday was an amazing day for participants of the 2015 New Century Farmer program.

Four days into the five-day seminar focused on the future of production agriculture, the 50 participants from across the nation were joined by Dr. Kenneth M. Quinn, a former U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and currently the leader of the World Food Prize Foundation. He joined WFP on January 1, 2000, following his retirement from the State Department after a 32 year career in the Foreign Service.

Indianapolis Selected as National FFA Convention & Expo Host Through 2024

The National FFA Organization announced Wednesday that it will be moving its National FFA Convention & Expo to Indianapolis for 2016-2024.

“We are excited to be bringing the National FFA Convention & Expo back to Indianapolis,” said National FFA Advisor Dr. Steve Brown. “The city has extended its very best brand of Hoosier Hospitality to our members in the past, and we look forward to spending the next few years in this city.”

2015 New Century Farmer Begins in Iowa

Monday, 50 outstanding young people selected to participate in the 2015 New Century Farmer program began the  intensive seminar in Johnstown, Iowa. This exclusive, highly competitive program develops young men and women committed to pursuing a career in production agriculture. 

Presidential Scholars Program Expands to Include Career and Technical Education

As part of an executive order by President Barack Obama, career and technical education students will now be able to be designated as U.S. Presidential Scholars.

“We are extremely honored by this decision,” National FFA Advisor Dr. Steve Brown said. “This action elevates the value and importance of career and technical education where agricultural education plays a key role.”

FFA Members Honored as CTE Innovators at The White House by First Lady

On Tuesday, June 30, First Lady Michelle Obama recognized outstanding students, teachers and administrators who have shown exceptional leadership in driving innovation in the field of career and technical education.

Arkansas FFA Chapter Raises Agricultural Awareness

Every month, FFA chapters across the nation are doing their part to fight hunger. And every month, we’re honored to celebrate them.

This month’s recognition goes to Arkansas’ Elkins FFA Chapter. Members of the chapter in the northwest corner of the state helped to donate the equivalent of 1,306 meals as part of the FFA Hunger Heroes Challenge.

Present a Workshop at the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo

Are you great with flip charts and ah-ha moments? Read on!

We are selecting presenters to deliver workshops at the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky. Workshop presenters will present at least one workshop that they write themselves. The workshop objectives will be cross-walked to the National FFA Organization’s precepts for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.