Established in 1929, the Wisconsin Association of FFA is an association of the National FFA Organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Wisconsin has 250 FFA chapters statewide, with over 20,000 members, and there are over 700,000 FFA members nationwide.

The FFA operates on local, state and national levels. Student members belong to chapters organized at the local school district. In order for a school district to charter and maintain an FFA chapter, there must be a certified licensed agricultural educator hired by the school district who then also serves as the chapter advisor.

FFA members are part of a total program in agricultural education, consisting of classroom instruction in agriculture, supervised agricultural experiences where students gain career skills and on the job training and leadership development through the FFA organization.

More about Wisconsin FFA

District Leadership Development Events

January 23-February 15, 2023

The Wisconsin Association of FFA makes available seven Leadership Development Events for Wisconsin FFA members to participate in at the District and Sectional level. These seven competitions include Creed Speaking, Prepared Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Parliamentary Procedure, Discussion Meet, Quiz Bowl and Employment Skills. There will be 30 district competitions held at designated schools. 

2023 FFA Farm Forum

Friday, February 17, 2022

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

FFA Farm Forum is a learning and leadership conference open to high school juniors in Wisconsin. Registration is NOW OPEN and will cloes on January 17, 2023 or until spots are filled. For 50 years, Wisconsin Farm Bureau has sponsored the FFA Farm Forum for Wisconsin youth.

FFA Day on the Hill

February 19-20, 2023

Madison, WI

Join us for FFA Day on the Hill, February 19-20, 2023, to meet with legislators and promote the importance of FFA! Registration window is January 3-11, 2023.

National FFA Week

February 18-25, 2023

Join National FFA in celebrating FFA during National FFA Week February 18-25, 2023.  This is a great time to get people involved, share our story and highlight the great things that students are experiencing through Agricultural Education and FFA.

F.I.R.E. Conference

March 3, 2023

Fennimore, WI

New this year, a FIRE Conference will be offered in spring on March 3, 2023! FIRE Conferences are for younger FFA members - Discovery and Greenhand members – 7th, 8th and 9th graders - just getting started in the FFA organization. FIRE Conferences help young members explore what the FFA organization has to offer. These members meet other young members from across the state.

2023 EDGE and Connect Leadership Conferences

March 23-24, 2023

Stevens Point, WI

Join us in Stevens Point, March 23-24, for these high-impact, success conferences for all Wisconsin FFA members! Click here for more details regarding registration and the conferences.

 

Career Development Events

State Contest: Thursday, April 27, 2022

Regional Career Development Events (CDEs) will take place between March 8 - April 1, 2023. The State CDE Contest will take place on THURSDAY, April 27, 2023.