FFA

About FFA

The FFA is a national organization of students enrolled in agricultural education in 50 states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. It was organized in November 1928, and is an integral part of the curriculum in agricultural education in the public schools. All students in these programs receive instruction in personal leadership growth and development which can best be achieved through the FFA. Through active participation in the FFA, members learn by taking part in and conducting meetings, speaking in public, participating in contests based on occupational skills, earning awards and recognition and becoming involved in cooperative efforts and community improvement. The FFA offers opportunities for becoming productive citizens in our democracy. FFA members believe in leadership, citizenship, and patriotism. They believe in free enterprise-freedom under the law-in making their homes, schools, and communities’ better places in which to live and work. Arizona FFA has over 6,000 members; 2,800 members attended their state conferences this year. For more information, contact Tyler Grandil, (602) 542-5564, Julie Shumate, Administrative Assistant (602) 542-5044, or go to the FFA website www.AZFFA.org.