Future Farmers of America

"Future Farmers of America" was founded by a group of young Kansas City farmers in 1928. Their mission was to prepare future generations of high school students for the challenges of feeding a growing population. In 1988 the name was changed to the National FFA Organization now commonly called FFA. Today the FFA is a youth leadership organization that strives to make a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. It is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with 557,318 members in 7,498 chapters throughout all 50 states. The stamp, issued on October 13, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, commemorates the 25th anniversary of the organization.