What Georgia FFA Association does

Georgia FFA Association operates the state-level chapter of the National FFA Organization within Georgia Agricultural Education, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering agricultural, environmental, and leadership education programs to middle and high school students across Georgia's three regions. The organization serves 73,000-77,000 student members through school-based FFA chapters, providing classroom curriculum, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, Career and Leadership Development Events (CDE/LDE), competitive livestock and horticulture programs, and residential camp experiences at Camp John Hope (Fort Valley) and the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center (Covington). The associated Georgia FFA Foundation, Inc. functions as the affiliated fundraising entity, generating revenue through individual and corporate donations, the Georgia Agriculture specialty license plate (shared with Georgia 4-H), annual events including the Blue & Gold Gala and Sporting Clays tournament, a recurring monthly giving program, and cause-marketing rebates from AmazonSmile, LaQuinta by Wyndham, and ScaleSafe Home.

The core technology footprint is minimal: the organization explicitly identifies itself as an agricultural education entity rather than a technology company. Program delivery relies on a digital member portal (Georgia Ag Ed Online), a Teacher Directory, and Distance Learning and Educational Games modules added to extend reach beyond in-person instruction. The technology stack supports content distribution and member management rather than proprietary software products.

The business model is nonprofit contribution-based rather than commercial. The Foundation is the primary revenue vehicle, with four named staff (Executive Director Katrina Jones, Gifts Coordinator Miracle Daley, Development & Communications Coordinator Lana Helms, Events Coordinator Peyton Sweet). Programs are delivered through an embedded network of agricultural educators and local chapters, with no commercial pricing model. The strategic orientation is sustained statewide program delivery and diversified fundraising, supported by a core partnership with Georgia 4-H and minor cause-marketing alliances. No revenue, headcount, or financial figures are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Georgia FFA Association

Legal name

Georgia Agricultural Education

Website

https://georgiaffa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Georgia FFA Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under Georgia Agricultural Education, delivers agricultural, leadership, and environmental education to 73,000-77,000 middle and high school students across Georgia through school-based FFA chapters, supported by the Georgia FFA Foundation's donation and fundraising programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Collegiate & Scholastic Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAG), Coach Education, Certification & Clinics (HSADAEAO)

Keywords

• Agricultural education programs
• Student leadership development
• Supervised agricultural experience
• Youth career development
• Membership education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Swainsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual, corporate, and anonymous donations support educational opportunities, scholarships, and competitions for Georgia FFA members. Corporate sponsors make ongoing contributions.
2. Georgia Ag Tag Sales: Georgia's Agriculture license plate benefits both Georgia FFA and Georgia 4-H programs. Tags can be purchased at local county tag offices.
3. Foundation Fundraising Events: Annual events including the Blue & Gold Gala and Sporting Clays tournament generate donations for the foundation.
4. Commit to Monthly Giving Program: Recurring monthly donations where supporters choose a dollar amount and cards are charged automatically each month.
5. Hotel Partnership Rebates: LaQuinta offers 10% discount with promo code GAFFA, with rebates returned to the Georgia FFA Foundation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Georgia FFA Association delivers agricultural, environmental, and leadership education programs to approximately 77,000 middle and high school members across three regions of Georgia through school-based FFA chapters. Core offerings include FFA membership programs, classroom agricultural education and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, competitive Career Development Events (CDE) and Leadership Development Events (LDE), summer camps at Camp John Hope and the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center, teacher professional development through GVATA, a Young Farmers program, alumni engagement, and fundraising/ scholarship services through the affiliated Georgia FFA Foundation, Inc.

Product overview

Georgia FFA Association operates as a unified educational system delivering agricultural, environmental and leadership education programs across Georgia. The core offering includes FFA Programs providing agriculture, science, technology and leadership education, supported by Curriculum & SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) for classroom and practical instruction. Additional components include Distance Learning, Educational Games, Livestock Programs, Horticulture Exhibits, CDE/LDE (Career Development Events), and the Young Farmers Program. The organization also operates GVATA for teacher professional development, maintains an Alumni program, and provides access to FFA Camps (Camp John Hope and Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center). The Georgia Ag Ed Online platform provides member login access. The Georgia FFA Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit) supports 73,000-77,000 members through scholarships and fundraising, while the Georgia Ag Tag specialty license plate provides additional funding to both FFA and 4-H programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FFA Membership Program Statewide FFA membership program for middle and high school students in Georgia agricultural education, providing access to leadership development, competitive events, awards, scholarships, and chapter resources.
• FFA Camps Residential agricultural education camp experiences for FFA members and students at Camp John Hope and the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center.
• CDE/LDE Competitive Events Career Development Events (CDE) and Leadership Development Events (LDE) competitive events in which Georgia FFA students develop and demonstrate skills across various agricultural and leadership areas.
• Georgia FFA Foundation (Scholarships & Fundraising) Affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit fundraising entity that delivers scholarships, competition sponsorships, and donor-supported programs benefiting Georgia FFA members.
• GVATA (Georgia Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association) Membership and professional association for Georgia agricultural education teachers, providing conferences, awards, leadership development, and classroom resources.
• Young Farmers Program Program for young agricultural professionals offering membership, awards, executive committee participation, events, and classroom resources.
• FFA Alumni Program Alumni engagement program offering membership, Ag Ed Hall of Fame recognition, applications, awards, and events for former Georgia FFA members.
• Commit to Monthly Giving Program Recurring monthly donation program operated by the Georgia FFA Foundation enabling supporters to make ongoing tax-deductible contributions.
• Georgia Ag Tag (Specialty License Plate) Georgia Agriculture specialty license plate available at county tag offices, with proceeds benefiting both Georgia FFA and Georgia 4-H programs.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LaQuinta by WyndhamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership offering 10% discount to FFA supporters using promo code GAFFA. Rebates from stays are returned to the Georgia FFA Foundation.
• AmazonSmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazonSmile donates 0.5% of eligible purchases to the Georgia FFA Foundation when customers select the foundation as their charity.
• ScaleSafe HomeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFor every ScaleSafe Home unit or refill sold, $5 is contributed to Georgia FFA through a product partnership.
• Georgia 4-HcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia FFA and Georgia 4-H share the Georgia Agriculture tag benefit program. Both youth organizations collaborate on shared programs including livestock shows and the GVATA conference.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: National youth development organization spanning agriculture, STEM, civic engagement, and healthy living. Overlaps directly with Georgia FFA's mission of agricultural education and leadership development for K-12 students and competes for the same youth development funding.
• Boy Scouts of America: National youth development organization delivering leadership, character, and outdoor programming through local troops. Competes with Georgia FFA for K-12 student time and donor dollars, and operates comparable camp facilities and alumni networks.

Direct peers

• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit serving middle school, high school, and college students preparing for trade, technical, and skilled service careers. Operates a parallel model of state associations, local school-based chapters, competitive events, and teacher professional development programs.
• DECA: International career and technical student organization preparing emerging leaders in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Shares the state-chapter structure, competitive events calendar, and Foundation-style fundraising model used by Georgia FFA.
• California FFA Association: Another large state FFA association serving tens of thousands of agricultural education students through school-based chapters, with a comparable Foundation fundraising structure and statewide competitive event calendar.
• National FFA Organization: The national parent organization of state FFA associations, including Georgia FFA. Operates the same three-component agricultural education model (classroom, SAE, competitive events) and provides the national brand, competitive event framework, and curriculum infrastructure that Georgia FFA delivers at the state level.
• FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America): National CTE student organization with state chapters that already share physical facilities with Georgia FFA through the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center. Operates an essentially identical school-based chapter and competitive events framework for career-focused youth development.
• Texas FFA Association: Another large state FFA association operating the same school-based agricultural education chapter model, Foundation-led fundraising structure, and statewide CDE/LDE competitive events. Directly comparable in mission, program mix, and operational footprint.
• Georgia 4-H: Georgia's largest youth development organization and a core strategic partner of Georgia FFA, sharing the Georgia Ag Tag specialty license plate revenue program and collaborating on livestock shows and the GVATA conference. Both serve K-12 students in Georgia through hands-on learning and leadership development.

Emerging players

• Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY): National nonprofit leadership development organization serving high school students through state leadership seminars. Operates a smaller-scale version of FFA's leadership conference model with similar alumni engagement programs and youth leadership focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/gaffafoundation
• Xx.com/georgiaffafdn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-ffa-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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