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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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