The Collegiate FFA Chapter at Western Illinois University works to serve high school agricultural programs in the State of Illinois. We promote scholarship, leadership and service, as well as maintaining a high ethical standard as a prerequisite upon entering a professional agricultural career.
FFA FactsOrganizational Name: The National FFA Organization, which has changed from the Future Farmers of America in 1988 in order to better acquaint to the expanding careers in agriculture field.
Founded: 1928
Number of Chapters: 7,358 in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
The National FFA Organization works hand in hand with Agriculture Education in order to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.