Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.
The week-long tradition began in 1947 when the National FFA Board of Directors designated the week of George Washington's birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of his legacy as an agriculturist and farmer.
Educate and advocate!
National FFA Week is an opportunity for FFA members, alumni and sponsors to advocate for agricultural education and FFA. It's a time to share with local, state and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.
There are a variety of events throughout the week that allow a chapter to communicate with others what FFA is all about and ignite a passion for agriculture! Some chapters host teacher appreciation breakfasts, others conduct "Ag Olympics" competitions, while still others reach out to the community through service projects. This is just a small sampling of how chapters promote FFA in their schools and communities.
Here's how you can participate during National FFA Week!
- Share a photo in Official Dress
- Share your favorite FFA memory
- Share a photo of your Ag teacher
- What's the reason you're in FFA! What's your WHY?
- Thank your FFA supporters
- Share how FFA will impact your future
- Celebrate the key role FFA Alumni and Supporters play in student and chapter success
- Give or encourage giving to FFA to support our students and chapters
- Wear blue to show your FFA pride on National Wear Blue Day, February 21st!
Did You Know?
- Did you know that FFA is one of the largest student organizations in the U.S., with over 1,042,000 members across all 50 states?
- Did you know that 19,000 student members are involved in 260 local FFA Chapters across Iowa? And there are nearly12,000 student members in Nebraska.
- Did you know that FFA isn’t just for farmers? Many FFA members pursue careers in agribusiness, environmental science, veterinary medicine, technology and marketing.
- Did you know that FFA students learn how to manage finances, create budgets and run successful businesses?
- Did you know that FFA students are leading the way in sustainability? Whether it’s through soil health, water conservation or renewable energy projects, FFA is committed to a greener future.
