FFA is not just a "club." It is one of three integral components of an agricultural education program: classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience and leadership skills (FFA). Students between the ages of 12 and 21 who are enrolled in a systematic course of instruction in agricultural education are eligible for membership. Your local school system must offer agricultural instruction and have an active FFA chapter for you to join.
Half a million students across the country are becoming leaders, building self-esteem and preparing for career success. And they're having a great time in the process. They're members of FFA, the organization for students in agricultural education and they're making new friends, going new places and trying new things. They're having a blast doing it!
-Making new friends
-Becoming a leader
-Traveling
-Earning money and awards
-Being a part of a team
-Having fun
-Making positive choices
-Targeting career success
-Serving your community
-Outstanding conferences and conventions
Quick Stats:
Today, there are 557,318 FFA members, aged 12‒21, in 7,498 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
44% of FFA members are female; women hold approximately 50% of state leadership positions.
73% of our membership is White; 15% is Hispanic/Latino; 7% is Black/African-American; 5% is American Indian, Asian or Pacific Islander.
9% of FFA members are currently enrolled in grades 6-8; 87% of FFA members are currently enrolled in grades 9-12; 4% have already graduated from high school and may be engaged in postsecondary studies.
FFA chapters are in 18 of the 20 largest U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago and Philadelphia.
The top five membership states are Texas, California, Georgia, Missouri and Oklahoma.
The 2012 National FFA Convention was host to 56,167 members, FFA advisors and FFA supporters.
2010-11 National FFA Organization membership by states: (English) (Spanish)
Please contact either of our Agriculture Education teachers: Tammy Socha (tsocha@morris.k12.mn.us) or Kaitlyn Borasch (kborash@morris.k12.mn.us) for more information.