10th Annual Give FFA Day breaks raises $1.6M

The National FFA Organization announced that its more than one million members, alumni, and supporters raised more than $1.6 million as part of the 10th Annual Give FFA Day during National FFA Week in February.

This funds raised will directly support FFA and agricultural education for local FFA chapters, state FFA associations, and the National FFA as a whole. This is the most money raised for FFA in a single day, following more than $1.4 million being donated during last year’s Give FFA Day event.

Give FFA Day was created as a way to make a difference in the lives of FFA members across the country, growing the next generation of leaders who will feed, clothe, and change the world. Formerly known as Future Farmers of America, the organization was rebranded to FFA because it now gives students skills to prepare for more than 350 careers in business, science, engineering, education, communications, policy, and more. The school-based program also provides hands-on learning opportunities, which support students as they look to graduation and beyond.

“By contributing on Give FFA Day, supporters did more than just donate — they became part of a movement that empowers the next generation of leaders in agriculture,” said Molly Ball, president of the National FFA Foundation. “The funds raised will directly impact FFA members by helping them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to shape the future of the industry and their communities. Whether enabling a student to attend a national convention, providing an iconic blue jacket, or supporting hands-on learning experiences, every gift transforms potential into achievement. We appreciate our donors championing a brighter future for our members, one gift at a time.”

People who donated money during Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 20, could choose whether to give to the National FFA or a state FFA association of their choice. Money raised this year will go toward supporting special programs and events, providing more than 150 iconic FFA blue jackets to students, supplementing travel costs for conferences and conventions, and paying for teacher support and resources throughout the year.

The National FFA Organization received generous matches from RFD-TV for $100,000 and John Deere for $50,000. RFD-TV also hosted a special two-hour telethon to support the National FFA’s “Give FFA Day” campaign. Ball participated in the telethon by joining the production live from RFD-TV’s studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

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