National FFA Organization, a nationally recognized school-based student leadership development organization, announced today that its new membership number reflects more than one million FFA members nationwide, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Membership reached 1,042,245 this year with 9,407 chapters.
“It’s exciting to watch the interest in agricultural education and FFA continue to grow,” said National FFA CEO Scott Stump. “We know there are many opportunities in the field of agriculture – from being a leader in your community to filling the need in the talent pipeline in one of the more than 350 careers in agriculture. Together, we welcome our members to a family that cultivates growth, leadership, and a brighter future in agriculture.”
FFA Membership Stats, 2024-2025:
- Student Membership: 1,042,245 (+1.5% from last year)
- Student Chapters: 9,407
- Alumni Membership: 802,412
- Alumni Chapters: 2,060
- Top states with largest membership numbers:
- Texas (181,939)
- California (108,143)
- Georgia (80,184)
- Florida (65,492)
- North Carolina (48,897)
- Top states for % membership increase compared to last year:
- Michigan (+14.7% from last year)
- Florida (+7.7% from last year)
- Wisconsin (+6.3% from last year)
FFA, formerly known as “Future Farmers of America,” was founded in 1928. Today, FFA reaches middle and high school students in both rural and urban communities.
***Courtesy of The National FFA Organization***
