Our Journey
In 1987 the Texas FFA Association, ATAT, Texas FFA Alumni and Texas FFA Young Farmers undertook a coordinated effort to advance agriculture education and Texas FFA programs. The Texas FFA Foundation was formed.

Since then, we've grown quite a bit. We recognize that, by bringing the Texas FFA experience to a whole new generation, the Texas FFA Foundation had a unique opportunity. By working with affiliate organizations, we could define the public's understanding of personal and economic value of agricultural science education and the Texas FFA.

Over the past 30 years the Texas FFA Foundation has grown, as has it's impact to strengthen agricultural science education and the Texas FFA. We proudly help each student develop their potential for growth, career success and leadership in a global marketplace.
Texas FFA - By The Numbers
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241,521Students Enrolled in Agricultural Science Course in Texas
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169,333Texas FFA Members
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2,500+Texas Ag Science Teachers
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1,100+FFA Chapters in Texas
The Texas FFA Foundation Board of Directors provides strategic counsel for the organization
Officers
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Mitchell Dale - ChairmanPresident
McRee Ford
Dickson, Texas -
Bruce Cobb - Vice ChairmanGeneral Manager
Consolidated Beef Producers
Canyon, Texas -
Rex Isom - SecretaryExecutive Director
Texas Soil & Water Conservation
Temple, Texas -
Ray Pieniazek - TreasurerPresident Texas FFA
VATAT
Austin, Texas
Members
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Bo LinnartzOwner / Attorney
3S Services
Carrizo Springs, Texas -
Brad SnyderPresident
New Scope Marketing
Granbury, Texas -
Brian BoltonOwner
Bolton Family Farms
Santa Clara, California -
Hon. Brooks HaglerDistrict Judge
Anson, Texas -
Della SernaRancher
El Coyote Ranch
Kingsville, Texas"Goals pave a focused path for you to follow your dreams. Sometimes going after these goals can be a daunting task, but this makes the accomplishment so much more worthwhile." -
Cleo FranklinFranklin Strategic Solutions
Cypress, Texas -
Christ BrittonCaddo Associates
Austin, Texas -
Dan TaylorFarmer / Businessman
Ropesville, Texas -
Dewey HukillFarmer / Rancher
Texas Farm Bureau
Olton, Texas
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Dusty MoorePresident - iCEV Division
CEV Multimedia, Ltd.
Lubbock, Texas -
Eddie PriefertPresident
Priefert Farm & Ranch Equipment
Mt. Pleasant, Texas -
Gary VanDeaverPresident / CEO
State Representative
Texas House of Representatives - District 1
New Boston, Texas -
Joe MonteleoneCPA
Fort Worth, Texas -
Ken JohnsonCounsel
Martin | Walton LLP
Houston, Texas"I am inspired by the impact the Texas FFA experience has on the lives of so many young people. Members learn positive life skills and build character traits which will serve them far beyond high school." -
Justin Ransom, Ph.D.Sr. Director, Sustainable Food Strategy
Tyson, Inc.
Springdale, Arkansas -
Keith ClineConsultant
Irving, Texas -
Les HudsonDirector of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Texas Agriculture Agency
Austin, Texas -
Lynita FosterPresident - Vocational Agriculture
Teachers Association of Texas Board of Directors
Madisonville, Texas
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Paul JordanAttorney
Sneed, Vine and Perry
Georgetown, Texas -
Tammy ChristianPresident
Texas FFA Association Board of Directors
Penelope, Texas -
Stan RayConsultant
Austin, Texas -
Ryan PieniazekPresident - Texas FFA BOD
Krum, Texas -
Neely NelsonCorporate Public Affairs Director
ExxonMobil
Houston, Texas"Leadership is such a fundamental aspect of the Texas FFA. Through its programs, students have numerous opportunities to develop their personal leadership skills. These skills set them up to make a positive impact on their local communities and in their future engagements." -
Tom ZiglarCEO
Ziglar, Inc.
Dallas, Texas -
Tommy NeylandVice President & Brand Manager
Community National Bank
Buffalo, Texas -
Victor GuerraLa Muneca Cattle Company
Linn, Texas -
Wayne GoldbergConsultant
Southlake, Texas
Contact the Texas FFA Foundation
- 614 E 12th Street
- Austin, TX 78701
- Tel. 512.480.8047