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

  • 241,521
    Students Enrolled in Agricultural Science Course in Texas
  • 169,333
    Texas FFA Members
  • 2,500+
    Texas Ag Science Teachers
  • 1,100+
    FFA Chapters in Texas

Why are the students who go through the FFA out performing their peers in college?

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The Texas FFA Foundation Board of Directors provides strategic counsel for the organization

Officers
  • Mitchell Dale - Chairman
    President
    McRee Ford
    Dickson, Texas
  • Bruce Cobb - Vice Chairman
    General Manager
    Consolidated Beef Producers
    Canyon, Texas
  • Rex Isom - Secretary
    Executive Director
    Texas Soil & Water Conservation
    Temple, Texas
  • Ray Pieniazek - Treasurer
    President Texas FFA
    VATAT
    Austin, Texas
Members
  • Bo Linnartz
    Owner / Attorney
    3S Services
    Carrizo Springs, Texas
  • Brad Snyder
    President
    New Scope Marketing
    Granbury, Texas
  • Brian Bolton
    Owner
    Bolton Family Farms
    Santa Clara, California
  • Hon. Brooks Hagler
    District Judge
    Anson, Texas
  • Della Serna
    Rancher
    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 Franklin
    Franklin Strategic Solutions
    Cypress, Texas
  • Christ Britton
    Caddo Associates
    Austin, Texas
  • Dan Taylor
    Farmer / Businessman
    Ropesville, Texas
  • Dewey Hukill
    Farmer / Rancher
    Texas Farm Bureau
    Olton, Texas
  • Dusty Moore
    President - iCEV Division
    CEV Multimedia, Ltd.
    Lubbock, Texas
  • Eddie Priefert
    President
    Priefert Farm & Ranch Equipment
    Mt. Pleasant, Texas
  • Gary VanDeaver
    President / CEO
    State Representative
    Texas House of Representatives - District 1
    New Boston, Texas
  • Joe Monteleone
    CPA
    Fort Worth, Texas
  • Ken Johnson
    Counsel
    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 Cline
    Consultant
    Irving, Texas
  • Les Hudson
    Director of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
    Texas Agriculture Agency
    Austin, Texas
  • Lynita Foster
    President - Vocational Agriculture
    Teachers Association of Texas Board of Directors
    Madisonville, Texas
  • Paul Jordan
    Attorney
    Sneed, Vine and Perry
    Georgetown, Texas
  • Tammy Christian
    President
    Texas FFA Association Board of Directors
    Penelope, Texas
  • Stan Ray
    Consultant
    Austin, Texas
  • Ryan Pieniazek
    President - Texas FFA BOD
    Krum, Texas
  • Neely Nelson
    Corporate 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 Ziglar
    CEO
    Ziglar, Inc.
    Dallas, Texas
  • Tommy Neyland
    Vice President & Brand Manager
    Community National Bank
    Buffalo, Texas
  • Victor Guerra
    La Muneca Cattle Company
    Linn, Texas
  • Wayne Goldberg
    Consultant
    Southlake, Texas
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Contact the Texas FFA Foundation

  • 614 E 12th Street
  • Austin, TX 78701
  • Tel. 512.480.8047
Still have questions? Please email info@texasffafoundation.org

For more information about Texas Agricultural Science Education, the Texas FFA or sponsorships

614 East 12th Street, Austin, TX 78701