WASHINGTON – The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to establish February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week.
The resolution highlights the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders by providing educational and career opportunities to students.
“FFA plays a critical role in the development of students through agricultural education. The lessons, tools, and resources gained through the FFA program equip Indiana’s future leaders with the skills needed to succeed in a variety of fields,” said Senator Young. “I’m glad to lead this resolution establishing National FFA Week in support of the more than 14,000 Hoosier FFA members.”
“Future Farmers of America provides young Delawareans with a community and a purpose, while teaching them the skills they need for the jobs the First State needs,” said Senator Coons. “Agriculture is the backbone of our downstate economy, and FFA’s investment in the next generation is key to preparing them for the opportunities of tomorrow. I’m proud to support them here in the Senate and at home in Delaware.”
“National FFA Week is a time when we showcase the collective impact of FFA nationwide,” said National FFA Advisor, Dr. 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 & Supporters, and our many partners. This week, National FFA Week, is when we celebrate the collective agricultural education ecosystem.”
In Indiana, there are over 230 FFA chapters, with over 14,000 Hoosier members and over 360 Hoosier agricultural educators.
In addition to Senators Young and Coons, Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Angus King (I-Maine), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) also joined the resolution.
Full text of the resolution can be found here.
