WILMINGTON, Del. – The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) 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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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 addition to Senators Coons and Young, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Angus King (I-Maine), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) also joined the resolution.
Full text of the resolution can be found here.