February 20, 2026

Time to celebrate: National FFA Week showcases impact of organization

By Erica Quinlan
When asked about what makes the FFA organization special, the answer from Travis Park, who grew up on a small farm in Indiana, just south of Indianapolis, is simple: The people. Now the National FFA board chair and National FFA advisor, he served as the 1992-1993 National FFA president and completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in agricultural education from Purdue University in 1996 and 2002.

When asked about what makes the FFA organization special, the answer from Travis Park, who grew up on a small farm in Indiana, just south of Indianapolis, is simple: The people. Now the National FFA board chair and National FFA advisor, he served as the 1992-1993 National FFA president and completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in agricultural education from Purdue University in 1996 and 2002. (Provided photo/National FFA)

INDIANAPOLIS — National FFA Week, held Feb. 21-28 this year, is the perfect time to show support for FFA.

The National FFA Board of Directors started National FFA Week in 1948, always including Feb. 22 — George Washington’s birthday — in the festivities to celebrate his legacy as a farmer.

“National FFA Week is a time when we showcase the collective impact of FFA nationwide,” said National FFA Advisor Travis Park. “Throughout FFA, we see our members stepping up as leaders, innovators and advocates for agriculture.

“We know this happens thanks to the dedication of agricultural teachers, FFA alumni and supporters, and our many industry partners. This week, National FFA Week, is when we celebrate the collective agricultural education ecosystem.”

Trey Myers

Myers (Provided photo/National FFA)

National FFA officers will divide and conquer — traveling to several states to celebrate.

“I’m really looking forward to heading to North Carolina and getting to see FFA show up in so many different ways,” said National FFA President Trey Myers.

“From visiting brand-new chapters to meeting a group that’s learning about agriculture at a real, working zoo, every stop is going to tell a different story.

“What I’m most looking forward to, though, are the one-on-one conversations. I can’t wait to connect individually with members and hear what FFA looks like in their lives.”

Next year National FFA Week will be held Feb. 20-27.

Learn more at ffa.org/national-ffa-week.

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Erica Quinlan

Erica Quinlan

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