National FFA Organization continues its record-setting growth with yet another increase in membership over last year. The nationally recognized school-based student leadership development organization recorded 1,053,847 student members during the 2025-2026 school year in 9,591 active student chapters. These members live in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
“Seeing FFA continue to grow is a powerful reminder that students everywhere are looking for opportunities to lead, build meaningful skills and prepare for their futures,” said Scott Stump, chief executive officer of the National FFA Organization. “We are incredibly proud to support these members and to see our chapter network expand across the country. This growth would not be possible without the agricultural educators, advisors, alumni and partners who help ensure more students can experience the life-changing impact of FFA.”
FFA reaches middle and high school students in rural, suburban and urban communities across the country. Formerly known as “Future Farmers of America,” FFA was founded in 1928 and focuses on leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Additional FFA Membership Stats, 2025-2026:
- Student Membership: 1,053,847 (+1.1% from last year)
- Student Chapters: 9,591
- Alumni Membership: 840,865
- Alumni Chapters: 2,147
- Top states with largest membership numbers:
- Texas
- California
- Georgia
- Florida
- North Carolina
- Top states for % membership increase compared to last year:
- New York
- Puerto Rico
- Maine
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,053,847 student members as part of 9,591 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
***Courtesy of the National FFA Organization***
