Who is recognized as the father of the FFA?

Henry Groseclose is recognized as the father of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) due to his pivotal role in establishing the organization in the early 1920s. Groseclose, along with other agricultural educators, aimed to create a national organization that would support high school students in agricultural education and promote leadership and career development in farming and related fields. His vision and dedication to youth agricultural education laid the groundwork for what would become a significant organization in promoting agricultural education and providing opportunities for leadership and personal growth among its members. Groseclose’s efforts directly contributed to the formation and expansion of the FFA, making him a central figure in its history.