Future Farmers of America

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Future Farmers of America

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

In October — during the 43-day federal government shutdown — Beans took three Trinity County students who are members of Future Farmers of America to Capitol Hill to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s staff about the program.

From Los Angeles Times

The measure would exempt commercial poultry operations, poultry hobbyists, schools, animal agencies and Future Farmers of America and 4H projects.

From Los Angeles Times

Having grown up on a farm, Rollins was involved early with Future Farmers of America in addition to 4H, a nationwide agricultural club.

From BBC

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

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

From Los Angeles Times