DEAR FRIENDS,
2022 was a year of celebrating our recent accomplishments while also preparing for the future.
In August, we had a major reason to celebrate. We announced record-high membership with 850,823 FFA members across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We are excited to see that the demand for FFA is stronger than ever and that young people continue seeking out our organization as a place to belong and grow.
We were also excited to welcome more than 69,000 FFA members, advisors, exhibitors, alumni, supporters and guests to the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in October. This premier event allowed us to recognize members’ accomplishments, honor the strong FFA support system and dream about what the future might hold.
In the spirit of forward-thinking, National FFA launched a three-year strategic plan in early 2022. With the plan as our road map, we have worked over the past year to lay the foundation for reaching our goals and strengthening FFA on a local, state and national level.
The updated plan includes three strategic priorities designed to create a clear path toward meeting and exceeding our collective objectives.
Throughout this report, you will get a glimpse of the work being done to address each strategic priority and enhance FFA. Visit StrategicPlan.FFA.org to learn more.
We are excited for this journey that we have embarked on, but we know that our goals are only attainable with strong support. We are grateful for the many corporate partners and individual donors who have stepped up over the past year to provide financial resources, expertise and encouragement as we partner to propel FFA and agriculture into the future.
Furthermore, the success of National FFA is reliant upon steadfast partners throughout our delivery system. The dedication of agriculture educators, state FFA associations and other agricultural education organizations enable us to aim high and join forces to accomplish more together than any of us could individually.
No matter your connection to FFA, we are thankful for all that you do.
As we reflect on 2022 in this annual report, we hope you will celebrate all that we accomplished together and be inspired by the role you can play in the future of FFA.
Sincerely,
Scott Stump
CEO, National FFA
Chapter location, FFA Membership System, 2022.
*1% unreported
Race and ethnicity of FFA members, FFA Membership System, 2022.
69,596
registered attendees to the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo
4,305
American FFA Degrees awarded in 2022
371
Supervised Agricultural Experience Grants awarded in 2022
13,725
Agriculture educators/FFA advisors further our mission
$1,565,650
awarded in scholarship money in 2022
2,236
FFA jackets awarded through Give the Gift of Blue in 2022
375
state FFA officers elected in 2022 to lead their state FFA associations
As we evolve our programs and experiences to grow the leaders required to feed, fuel, clothe and sustain the world, our guiding principle is to provide more students with authentic workplace experiences as employees, entrepreneurs or innovators.
As we evolve our programs and experiences to grow the leaders required to feed, fuel, clothe and sustain the world, our guiding principle is to provide more students with authentic workplace experiences as employees, entrepreneurs or innovators.
Student SAE involvement per program by primary SAE type, The Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET), 2022.
¹Hohman, Cece. (2022, June 2). CTE Programs: A Bright Spot in Spring Postsecondary Enrollment. CTE Policy Watch: A blog for CTE advocates.
Student SAE involvement by interest area, The Agricultural Experience Tracker, 2022.
Post-High School Plans of FFA Members Attending National FFA Convention, 2022
EVOLVING
FOR THE FUTURE
New FFA partnership with Walmart
Foundation advances sustainability.
Investing in the next generation is paramount to the future of sustainable agriculture. With funding support from the Walmart Foundation, Cargill, Domino’s, Valent U.S.A., and other supporters, National FFA can prepare members for leadership and careers involving sustainability.
As FFA continues to develop the next generation of leaders in an increasingly interconnected, diverse world, we have the opportunity and responsibility to foster the mindsets and skills in our members that enable them to create a fair, diverse, and inclusive industry.
As FFA continues to develop the next generation of leaders in an increasingly interconnected, diverse world, we have the opportunity and responsibility to foster the mindsets and skills in our members that enable them to create a fair, diverse, and inclusive industry.
Total membership numbers from 2018-22, FFA Membership System, 2022.
With help from our corporate partners and individual donors, financial difficulties are being alleviated for FFA members to participate in National FFA activities, further their education, and pursue careers.
“When I put on the FFA jacket I am reminded that I belong somewhere and that I have a family within the organization. To me, the FFA jacket means I am accepted somewhere to be myself.”
— FFA member
ENGAGING
CURRENT AND FUTURE FFA MEMBERS
Partner and donor support makes meaningful change possible.
Like many organizations, National FFA has identified a need and initiated solutions to address inequity, to increase diversity, and to ensure that it is inclusive and accessible. In 2021, delegates from each of the organization’s 52 state associations ratified new value statements to promote and help define these efforts.
Today, National FFA is working to engage current members, attract new members and remove barriers to student participation. In doing so, FFA is focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and several donors are joining in with FFA to support this valuable work.
The greatest difference FFA makes is rooted in local, regional and state experiences. That’s why it’s important we empower our state and local leaders, teachers and alumni with the support and resources to deliver on our collective mission.
The greatest difference FFA makes is rooted in local, regional and state experiences. That’s why it’s important we empower our state and local leaders, teachers and alumni with the support and resources to deliver on our collective mission.
EMPOWERING
THE FUTURE
Alums and longtime donors set the bar high.
“FFA changed my life,” says Elin Miller. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.”
Elin (née Duckworth) and her husband Bill were greatly impacted by their individual FFA experiences in high school. Now, they give back with a great breadth and depth of support to FFA and agricultural education.
Helping future generations discover their passion, find their motivation and succeed in life is important to the Millers. They believe that FFA is vital to those future generations involved in agriculture and beyond.
JANUARY
For two weeks, 46 current and former state FFA officers participated in the 2022 International Leadership Seminar for State Officers in California. Attendees were introduced to various types of agriculture, met with agriculture experts and leaders, and learned about practices they could take home to their communities.
FEBRUARY
From Feb. 19-26, the FFA community celebrated National FFA Week. The National FFA Officer Team traveled around the country and interacted with 178 FFA chapters. As part of the week’s activities, the National FFA Foundation raised more than $440,000 from 1,300 donors in 24 hours on Give FFA Day.
MARCH
On March 22, three state officers who served as #SpeakAg Pioneers attended the National Ag Day events on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and conducted a chapter visit with the National FFA Officers. Other #SpeakAg Pioneers participated in virtual legislative visits and posted on social media to advocate for agriculture.
APRIL
Cargill, a 62-year supporter of FFA, committed to making a $750,000 gift to National FFA in support of numerous programs and initiatives, including equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MAY
Eighty-three current agriculture teachers were announced as the 2022-23 National Teacher Ambassadors for FFA. Throughout the year, they trained other teachers, served as a sounding board for FFA, and participated in professional development.
JUNE
Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) was held for the first time since 2019. During the seven weeks of WLC, attendees created 1,109 Living to Serve plans that outlined how they would serve their local communities.
JULY
Thirty-seven FFA Alumni between the ages of 18 and 24 attended the New Century Farmer Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. They learned about production agriculture, toured agribusinesses, grew their leadership skills and developed plans to improve their operations.
AUGUST
To affirm the organization’s commitment to a more inclusive, equitable FFA, all chapters were mailed a set of posters that featured new value statements approved by delegates and ratified by board members.
SEPTEMBER
The 15,000th FFA jacket was gifted to a deserving FFA member through the Give the Gift of Blue program. Thanks to donor support, FFA members who cannot purchase their own jackets can apply to receive one through the program.
OCTOBER
From Oct. 26-29, the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo was held in Indianapolis. A record-breaking 69,596 FFA members, advisors, alumni, supporters and exhibitors attended. During the convention, Tractor Supply Company announced a $5 million gift to support FFA scholarships over the next five years.
NOVEMBER
Edna Morris and David Forrester established the Edna Morris and David Forrester Endowment. It will fund the FFA chapter at Morris’ alma mater in North Carolina to help members attend any National FFA program or event.
DECEMBER
Thanks to individual donors’ and corporate partners’ funding, 371 SAE Grants were awarded to FFA members from 41 states to start or expand their supervised agricultural experiences.
Results reflected here are unaudited. Audited financial statements are available by writing to the National FFA Foundation, 6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
There are countless ways to get involved with FFA. Your involvement helps FFA evolve our programs and experiences, engage new communities and partners, and empower state and local leaders with support.
Become a member
Interested in joining FFA and want to find a local chapter? Use our chapter locator at FFA.org/chapter-locator.
Create a chapter
If you’re interested in forming an FFA chapter in your school, visit FFA.org/start-an-ffa-chapter.
Connect with alumni and supporters
If you’d like to get involved with FFA as an alum or supporter, visit FFA.org/alumni. Join the Forever Blue Network to connect with others at foreverbluenetwork.org.
Celebrate donors and corporate partners
Thank you to the donors who financially contribute to support FFA members, chapters, advisors and agricultural education programs. Find a listing of donors at www.FFA.org/2022HonorRoll.