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

  • 277,238+
    Students Enrolled in Agricultural Science Course in Texas
  • 180,402
    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
    Dickinson, Texas
  • Victor Guerra - Vice Chairman
    Rancher / Attorney
    La Muneca Cattle Co.
    Linn, Texas
  • Tommy Neyland - Secretary
    Vice President & Branch Manager
    Community National Bank
    Buffalo, Texas
  • Ray Pieniazek - Treasurer
    Executive Director
    ATAT
    Austin, Texas
Members
  • Chris Britton
    Managing Director
    Caddo Associates
    Austin, Texas
  • Keith Cline
    CEO & Founder
    Leecrest Holdings
    Southlake, Texas
  • Bruce Cobb
    Executive Vice President of Production
    Certified Angus Beef
    Wooster, Ohio
  • Bobby Cummings
    Product Marketing Director for Compact and Utility Tractors
    Kubota Tractor Corp.
    Grapevine, Texas
  • Courtney Dyer
    Director of Marketing
    Priefert Mfg., Inc.
    Mt. Pleasant, 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."
  • Lora Gonzalez Eckerle
    Business Development Manager Central Market, Retail Strategy Expert
    Dallas, Texas
  • Cleo Franklin
    Franklin Strategic Solutions
    Houston, Texas
  • Jennifer Green
    Public Relations and Events Manager
    Cavender’s
    Tyler, Texas
  • Hon. Brooks Hagler
    District Judge
    Anson, Texas
  • Dan Hunter
    State Executive Director
    USDA, Farm Service Agency – Texas
    College Station, Texas
  • Rex Isom
    Executive Director
    Texas Soil & Water Conservation
    Temple, Texas
  • Jennifer Jackson
    Executive Director
    Texas FFA Association
    Austin, Texas
  • J.C. Johnson
    Managing Equity Partner
    Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros
    Ft. Worth, Texas
  • Tom Johnson
    Owner
    Encino Landscape Inc.
    Cleveland, Texas
  • Karissa Jones
    Strategic Account Manager
    Pest Control, Turf & Ornamental
    BASF
  • Bo Linnartz
    Owner / Attorney
    3S Services
    Carrizo Springs, 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."
  • Joe Monteleone
    CPA
    Fort Worth, Texas
  • Dusty Moore
    President/ CEO
    iCEV
    Lubbock, Texas
  • Troy Oliver
    President
    Texas FFA Association Board of Directors
    Sealey, Texas
  • Ansen Pond, Ph.D.
    Head of Protein Conversion and Pet Food
    Pilgrim’s
    Ennis, Texas
  • Neely Nelson
    Head of P&GA Strategy & Corporate Giving
    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."
  • Justin Ransom, Ph.D.
    National Food Safety Leader Administrator
    USDA FSIS
    Washington, D.C.
  • Mary Resendez
    President
    ATAT Board of Directors
    Klien, Texas
  • Dan Taylor
    Farmer / Businessman
    Ropesville, Texas
  • Gary VanDeaver
    State Representative
    Texas House of Representatives
    Dist. 1
    New Boston, Texas
  • Tom Ziglar
    CEO
    Ziglar Inc.
    Dallas, Texas
Ex-Officio
  • Les Hudson
    Director of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
    Texas Education Agency
    Austin, Texas
  • Steve Mosley
    President - Texas Past State Officers
    Austin, Texas
  • Kelly White
    President - Texas FFA Alumni Association
    Austin, Texas
  • Sandra Choate
    President - Texas Young Farmers Association
    Malakoff, Texas
Summer Leadership Team
  • Addie Caine
    Sr. Intern - Texas FFA Foundation
    Northside, Texas
  • Traci McClellen
    Sr. Ambassador Coordinator
    Texas FFA Foundation
    Odom, Texas
  • Bailey Gilland
    Sr. Brand Coordinator
    Texas FFA Foundation
    Van, Texas
Executive Committee
  • Mitchell Dale
    Chairman
  • Victor Guerra
    Vice Chairman
  • Tommy Neyland
    Secretary
  • Ray Pieniazek
    By Position
  • Jennifer Jackson
    By Position
  • Bruce Cobb
    At-Large
  • Bo Linnartz
    At-Large
  • Ken Johnson
    Chair – Budget & Finance
  • Dan Taylor
    Chair – Scholarship
  • Dusty Moore
    Chair – Nominating
  • Karissa Jones
    Chair – Events, Activities, and Special Projects
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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