National FFA

This is National FFA Week, and to mark the occasion, the blue and gold will hold their 10th Annual Give FFA Day on Thursday.  Kimberly Coveney, senior manager for individual giving at the National FFA Foundation, says Give FFA Day is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of more than one million members nationwide.   “...

The 2024-2025 National FFA Officer Team recently returned from the National FFA Officers International Experience Program in Japan.  The Officers had a chance to experience Japanese culture and agriculture in partnership with the sister organization Future Farmers of Japan.  This an...

Congratulations to Lucy Barney, she was named National FFA’s 2024 Proficiency Winner in Equine Science – Placement at this year’s National FFA Convention & Expo.  The young woman from Rigby said the opportunity to travel back to Indianapolis and represent the Idaho farming community was a once in a lifetime opportunity.   "You've got all of the...

The National FFA’s Celya Glowacki says one of the best ways to connect with those not familiar with the farming community is through an effective story.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...

In an effort to promote the industry to a younger audience, earlier this month the National FFA announced 12 state officers that will serve as the voices of Agriculture.  The SpeakAg Pioneers program is an effort for FFA members interested in careers in communication and advocacy to advance their skills.  Kristy ...

If it feels like you see more blue-corduroy jackets around these days, you’re right.  The National FFA Organization recently announced that it has set a record with over one million members; 1,027,273 an 8.6% year-over-year increase.  Kristy Meyer ...

The National FFA Organization says it was amazed at the amount of support shown during the National Give FFA Day event.  The organization announced that, thanks to help from the FFA community, they raised a record-breaking amount of money Thursday; $721,506.  That money w...

Building on 80 years of partnership, John Deere announced a donation last week of $1 million to the National FFA Organization.  The donation will support the growth of future leaders, feed agriculture's talent pipeline, and honor the organization's community service efforts.  John De...

You’ll probably see more blue corduroy in your community starting next weekend.  National FFA week starts Saturday February 18th and runs through the 25th.   Whether through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the National FFA Organization's role in developing future leaders and the importance of agricultural education.  Na

Last week, the National FFA Organization announced its participation in a new community of practice with other nonprofit organizations focused on advancing racial equity.  Over the next six months, leaders in the National FFA Organization will work with The Bridgespan Group to strengthen their approach to advancing racial equity internally and externally.  The Adv...