The National FFA Organization has announced the latest cohort for the Chapter Connect program for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, which includes 32 chapters from 26 states and Washington, D.C. This will be the second year of the program, incorporating 30 new chapters and two returning chapters.
The Chapter Connect program is designed to bring FFA chapters together from across the country to build meaningful relationships, share ideas, and learn from one another through experiences before, during, and after the National FFA Convention & Expo. Through Chapter Connect, each participating chapter is paired with a Chapter Connect partner, creating opportunities for collaboration and connection that extend beyond a single event.
“We’re excited to continue building on the momentum of the Chapter Connect program as we enter its second year,” said Lloyd Daley-Graham, National FFA Belonging and Engagement Manager and Chapter Connect program manager. “We’ve already seen how meaningful it is when chapters connect, and this year brings even more opportunity for impact. We’re especially energized by the launch of the Chapter Connect Project, in which students will collaborate to design and implement a shared project that benefits both chapters. This addition takes connection a step further, moving from relationship-building into real, collaborative action that will strengthen programs and create lasting learning experiences.”
Advisors at partner chapters will start making connections during the summer, so they will be ready for chapter members to collaborate when the school year starts in the fall. The chapters will then get the opportunity to meet in-person during the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, which runs from Oct. 21 to 24 in Indianapolis, and then continue their collaborative efforts with the Chapter Connect Project throughout the 2026-27 school year.
In its first year, Chapter Connect helped students and advisors form lasting relationships across the country. Chapters stayed connected through ongoing conversations, social media and collaborative activities, while students built confidence as they engaged with peers whose backgrounds, communities and chapter experiences differed from their own. Advisors also expanded their professional networks, exchanged resources and identified new ways to support student growth and strengthen local programs.
The chapters participating in the 2026-27 Chapter Connect cohort include:
- Alabama: Spring Garden FFA (Piedmont)
- Alaska: Bartlett FFA (Anchorage)
- Arizona: Campo Verde FFA (Gilbert), Westwood FFA (Mesa)
- Arkansas: Wynne FFA
- Colorado: Dolores FFA
- District of Columbia: Ron Brown FFA – returning chapter
- Florida: Lake Placid FFA
- Georgia: Jefferson City FFA
- Idaho: Cascade FFA
- Illinois: Gary Comer FFA (Chicago)
- Indiana: Randolph Central FFA (Winchester)
- Kansas: Lakin FFA
- Louisiana: Fontainebleau FFA (Mandeville)
- Maine: Poland FFA
- Michigan: Whitehall FFA
- Nebraska: Norfolk FFA
- New Jersey: Warren Hills FFA (Washington) – returning chapter
- New York: Jasper-Troupsburg FFA (Greenwood)
- North Carola: Jordan FFA (Durham), East Columbus FFA (Lake Waccamaw), South Garner FFA
- North Dakota: Mandan FFA
- Ohio: Patrick Henry FFA (Hamler)
- Oklahoma: Bluejacket FFA, Santa Fe South FFA (Oklahoma City)
- South Carolina: North Central FFA (Kershaw)
- Texas: Anna FFA
- Virginia: Read Mountain FFA (Cloverdale)
- Washington: Kiona-Benton FFA (Benton City), New Horizons FFA (Pasco), White Swan FFA
