Tennessee FFA Association

Tennessee FFA Association Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. FFA is a diverse organization, operating in rural, urban and suburban schools.

Membership
The Tennessee FFA Association consists of more than 27,000 FFA members from nearly 300 chapters. Students ages 12-21 enrolled in agriscience education programs are eligible for membership. Science, Business and Technology
The organization changed its name in 1988 from Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization to reflect its evolution in response to expanded agricultural

opportunities encompassing science, business and technology in addition to production farming. FFA members, who may enter the workforce directly or pursue higher degrees from technical schools or other universities, are preparing for careers in agricultural marketing, processing, communications, education, horticulture, production, natural resources, forestry, agribusiness and other diverse agricultural fields. Federally Chartered
The FFA was organized nationally in 1928 in Kansas City, Mo. In 1950, Congress granted the FFA a federal charter, making it an integral, intra-curricular part of public agricultural instruction under the National Vocational Education Acts. Structure
The FFA operates on local, state and national levels. Student members belong to chapters organized at the local level. Agriscience education instructors serve as chapter advisors. Tennessee chapters are organized under the state association headed by an advisor and youth consultant. The state association conducts programs and hosts annual conventions run by the state officer team. The Tennessee FFA Association charters new chapters, provides direction, programmatic materials and support, and hosts the State FFA Convention which draws approximately 3,000 attendees each spring. Applied Learning
The agriscience education program provides a well-rounded, practical approach to learning through three components: 1) classroom education in agricultural and natural resources topics, such as plant and animal sciences, horticulture, forestry, agrimarketing, etc.; 2) hands-on supervised agricultural career experiences such as starting a business or working for an established company; and 3) FFA, which provides leadership opportunities and develops and evaluates students’ agricultural skills. Programs and Activities
FFA’s local, state and national programs and activities help members develop public speaking skills, conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, strengthen problem-solving abilities and assume civic responsibility. Degrees earned at local, state and national levels recognize members’ increasing accomplishments. Competitive events and award programs in areas such as public speaking, commodity marketing and agriscience recognize students’ achievements, encourage them to excel beyond the classroom and develop career skills. Community service programs help students contribute to society.

Shoutout to all the amazing ag teachers across our state, who go above and beyond every single day! Happy National Teach...
09/18/2025

Shoutout to all the amazing ag teachers across our state, who go above and beyond every single day! Happy National Teach Ag Day! Drop a photo in the comments of you and your advisor(s)!

Today we pause to remember the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸 We will never forget.
09/11/2025

Today we pause to remember the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸 We will never forget.

09/09/2025
Huge congratulations to our Tennessee FFA members who have been named National FFA Finalists! Good luck this October as ...
09/09/2025

Huge congratulations to our Tennessee FFA members who have been named National FFA Finalists! Good luck this October as you take on the national stage!

The 2025 Tennessee FFA Future Farmer Conference, proudly sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America, took place last week! Thi...
09/09/2025

The 2025 Tennessee FFA Future Farmer Conference, proudly sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America, took place last week! Thirty students from across the state, each with a passion for production agriculture, were selected to participate in this unique experience. Over the course of the event, they engaged in insightful industry farm tours, hands-on knowledge sessions, and impactful opportunities designed to open doors to successful careers in production agriculture.

Happy Labor Day from Tennessee FFA! We celebrate the hardworking people who make a difference daily, and we’re grateful ...
09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from Tennessee FFA! We celebrate the hardworking people who make a difference daily, and we’re grateful for your dedication today and every day.

Congratulations to North Greene FFA for taking first place in the state for the Dairy Evaluation CDE, Carter Major from ...
08/29/2025

Congratulations to North Greene FFA for taking first place in the state for the Dairy Evaluation CDE, Carter Major from the Watertown FFA Chapter for placing first in the state in the Dairy Handlers Activity, and Bristol Barnett from MTAA FFA for winning the Jr. Division of the Dairy Handlers Activity!

Tennessee FFA had a great time at the Tennessee Farm Bureau President’s Conference. We heard from the U.S. Deputy Secret...
08/13/2025

Tennessee FFA had a great time at the Tennessee Farm Bureau President’s Conference. We heard from the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Stephen Vaden, a proud Tennessean, and many other inspiring speakers! Thank you for supporting the future of our industry.

Congratulations to John Neely, from the Woodbury FFA chapter, for being chosen as top 4 in the nation for the American S...
07/17/2025

Congratulations to John Neely, from the Woodbury FFA chapter, for being chosen as top 4 in the nation for the American Star in Agribusiness award. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, he will proudly represent Tennessee FFA at the upcoming National FFA Convention!

Happy Fourth of July from Tennessee FFA. We’re proud to live, serve, and grow in the land of the free and home of the br...
07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from Tennessee FFA. We’re proud to live, serve, and grow in the land of the free and home of the brave!

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710 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN
37219

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