Graves Celebrates National FFA Week

February 23, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) joined U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), co-chairs of the Congressional FFA Caucus, and 57 of his colleagues in introducing a resolution to designate February 21-28 as National FFA Week. U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

"FFA made a big impact on my life, instilling leadership skills while I was in high school that I carry with me to this day," said Graves. "FFA continues to provide high quality agriculture education, as well as valuable lessons in leadership and personal growth for the next generation and I'm proud to celebrate National FFA Week."

"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."

Click here for the text of the resolution.

The National FFA Organization is a congressionally chartered school-based national youth leadership organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,400 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Washington DC, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Rep. Graves is a member of the Congressional FFA Caucus, with more than 60 members. The caucus serves to raise the profile of school-based agricultural education and FFA and to develop relationships between Congress and the next generation of leaders in food and agriculture.