Future Farmers of America

noun

1. a national organization of high school students studying vocational agriculture. : FFA

Word History and Origins

Origin of Future Farmers of America¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Between the annual straw bale-tossing competition —in which members of the House, Senate and executive branch separate into teams — and an acknowledgement of 4-H and Future Farmers of America chapters from across the state, a vocal group of advocates shared a clear message with the lawmakers present: Tennessee farmers want the right to repair their own tractors.

From Salon

Multiple passages in “God Made Trump” hew closely to language from the Bible, and they are delivered in a voice that sounds nearly identical to Mr. Harvey’s when he spoke at the 1978 Future Farmers of America convention.

From New York Times

In rural California, trips for extracurricular activities — sports, band competitions, clubs like Future Farmers of America — can be hours long.

From Los Angeles Times

By the time Begay was 13, they had gotten involved in local Future Farmers of America programs and started keeping a flock.

From Seattle Times

In Indiana, Vilsack plans to address Future Farmers of America about opportunities for young leaders in the agricultural sector.

From Washington Times