Elk Grove FFA was founded in 1929 with twelve members. In its early years, Elk Grove FFA had a reputation of producing outstanding young farmers who returned to the family farm. In the last thirty years, the program’s emphasis has been on developing students’ leadership skills, community service involvement, personal growth and career success in whatever occupation they choose to pursue. Within the previous 5 years, over 90% of Ag Department graduates have continued onto college.

Within the previous thirty years, Elk Grove FFA has consistently been one of the top 5 chapters in the state of California! This is measured by the academic success of students as well as awards won by students and teachers in the department. 

• Total State FFA Degree recipients - 1186

• State Proficiency Awards - 46

• American Farmer Degree recipients - 133

• State Championship CDE Teams- 75

• State Championship LDE Teams-5

• National Championship Teams- 3

Elk Grove FFA is multifaceted with its offerings of the Sustainable Agricultural Green Academy, multiple Agriculture and Career Technical Courses and Pathways, and FFA Three Ring Opportunities.