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Future Farmers of America

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of Future Farmers of America

First recorded in 1910–15

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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.

From BBC Nov. 23, 2024

School officials said Gillis was on the competition cheerleading team in high school for two seasons, took part in Future Farmers of America programs and was an avid artist.

From Seattle Times Apr. 18, 2023

He said he had grown accustomed to public appearances as a teenager, when he regularly showed and judged livestock at events run by the Future Farmers of America.

From New York Times Aug. 24, 2022

Bernstein started propagating houseplants as a high school student and member of the Future Farmers of America program, and he sold everything he grew.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2021

As is evident in the above quotation, groups such as the 4-H or Future Farmers of America encouraged a child to identify with and improve on rural life.

From Frying Pan Farm by Elizabeth Brown Pryor

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