11th annual Give FFA raises more than $1.6 million

The National FFA Organization announced that members, alumni, and supporters raised more than $1.6 million during this year’s Give FFA Day, held February 26, just shy of their $1.75 million goal. 

All 52 state associations participated, with thousands of individual donations highlighting the nationwide reach of the FFA community.

The total builds on strong momentum from previous years, following more than $1.4 million raised in 2024 and another $1.6 million in 2025.

Give FFA Day supports local, state, and national programs serving more than one million members.

Notable contributions included a $50,000 matching gift from John Deere, with 52 percent of funds directed to state-level efforts.

Donors also supported the donation of 100 blue jackets, while more than 100 national staff members contributed personally.

“We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support shown during this year’s Give FFA Day,” said Kimberly Coveney, emphasizing the impact on student opportunities and agricultural leadership development.

Give FFA Day has become a cornerstone fundraising event for the organization, helping ensure students have access to the tools, training, and experiences needed to succeed in agriculture and beyond.

Major agricultural companies and organizations contributing to the effort included AGCO, BASF, Bayer, Cargill, CNH Industrial, Corteva Agriscience, John Deere, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Rabobank, and Zoetis. During the fundraiser, Bayer announced it would match $10,000 in donations, helping to double the impact of individual gifts.

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