FFA Facts
In what year was the National FFA Organization founded?
1928
This pop star used to sport the blue corduroy jacket in one of her early eras
Taylor Swift
Who is your 2025-2026 Maine FFA State President?
Lane Carmichael
Maine is the number one producer of this blue fruit
Blueberries
"You and me goin' fishin' in the dark"
"Lyin' on our backs and countin' the stars"
In what year did the name of the organization change from Future Farmers of America to simply the National FFA Organization?
1988
This country artist famous for hits like "Don't Take The Girl" and "Shotgun Rider"
Tim McGraw
Who recently retired as the National FFA President?
Thaddeus Bergschneider
This small, brown vegetable is one of Maine's largest crops
Potatos
"When you think about me, do you think about 17?"
"Do you think about my old Jeep, think about the stars in the sky"
In which state was the first National FFA Convention held?
Kansas City, Missouri
This past United States President was a member of the FFA in his youth
Jimmy Carter
Who is your Maine FFA State Advisor?
Emily Doughty
Maine is the 2nd largest producer of this sweet substance
Maple Syrup
"So rock me momma like a wagon wheel"
"Rock me momma any way you feel"
In what year did the National FFA Organization hit 1 million members
2024
This Texas country music star is famous for his hits such as "Til' You Can't" and "Welcome to the Show"
Cody Johnson
Who is the newly elected National FFA President?
Trey Myers
Maine is the largest producer of this green ocean plant
Kelp
"Mary Anne and Wanda were the best of friends, all through their high school days"
"Both members of the 4H club, both active in the FFA"
From which 6 states are the newly elected national officers from?
Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Delaware, Tennessee, and Michigan
This country star is most famous for his patriotic anthem "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue"
Toby Keith
Who is the newly elected FFA Eastern Region Vice President?
Joey Nowotny
This animal makes up roughly 94% of all of Maine's seafood exports
Lobster
"I woke up this morning dazed and confused"
"A thousand miles from home"