U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) has co-sponsored a resolution to recognize February 21-28, 2026 as National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week. The legislation is bipartisan and bicameral, with U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), co-chairs of the Congressional FFA Caucus, leading the initiative in the House. U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE) have introduced similar legislation in the Senate.
“I worked on my family’s farm as a kid growing up in Western Pennsylvania. Today, agriculture continues to be one of Pennsylvania’s top industries, from dairy to livestock to row crops, and more,” said Rep. Kelly. “Generations of young farmers have participated in the FFA. It’s important that we recognize the hard work and sacrifice local farm families make to put food on our tables each and every day.”
“Happy National FFA Week,” said Rep. Mann. “This week, more than one million FFA members will reflect on the impact of the National FFA Organization and its role in shaping the next generation of leaders in food and agriculture. Those of us who have had the honor of wearing the blue jacket understand the lasting impact FFA has on molding and equipping young leaders to succeed. Across the country, FFA members will fulfill our motto—‘Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, and Living to Serve’— through service projects, educational showcases, and engagement in their communities. As a past chapter FFA officer from Quinter, Kansas, proud FFA alumnus, and founder of the Congressional FFA Caucus, I’m honored to introduce this resolution.”
“Our nation is yearning and ready for the next generation of young farmers, ranchers, and producers to continue the United States’ agricultural leadership,” said Rep. Panetta. “This bipartisan resolution recognizes the vital contributions of the National FFA Organization in training leaders who are ready to bolster both American food security and innovation. I am proud to once again work with my FFA Caucus co-chair, Representative Mann, to support the men and women who proudly wear the blue jacket so that they can help move our agriculture and our country forward.”
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership group with over 1 million student members across all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico, Washington DC, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mike Kelly has served as a member of Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 16th District since 2011 after replacing Kathy Dahlkemper (https://kelly.house.gov/about). He was born in Pittsburgh in 1948 and lives in Butler.
Kelly earned his Bachelor’s degree from University of Notre Dame in 1970.
