FFA uses agricultural education to create real-world success.

 FFA is not extracurricular! The program is part of a three-part model of education that consists of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experiences and the FFA. Classroom agricultural education is applied to hands-on learning opportunities called supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs). SAEs include activities such as starting a business, working for an established company or working in production agriculture. The FFA providesmembers the opportunity for leadership experience and career development while reinforcing agricultural education through competitions, scholarships and personal opportunities for involvement.

Agriculture teachers become advisors to local FFA chapters, which students join. These FFA chapters are managed on a local, state and national level. Each chapter’s Program of Activities is designed with the needs of the students in mind. FFA activities vary greatly from chapter to chapter, but are based in a well-integrated curriculum. Chapter activities and programs concentrate on three areas of the FFA mission: premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

The Texas FFA Association was chartered in 1929.
61,292 members joined the Texas FFA during the 2004-05 membership year. This set a new state membership record!!!