FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA membership today is comprised of 649,355 student members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,859 local FFA chapters throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

FFA was organized nationally in 1928 in Kansas City, Mo. In 1950, Congress granted FFA a federal charter, making it an integral part of public agricultural instruction under the National Vocational Education Act. FFA receives no federal funding.
West Valley High School.
​Home of the Mustangs

Established in 2012

The current agriculture program at West Valley High School in Hemet CA was established in 2012. Before then the program was struggling to stay afloat and with the help of the community, teachers and staff we have grown to meet the needs of over 500 students. We are continuing to expand with new course offerings, classes with college credit and certifications and a farm laboratory. 

Our Goal

The goal of the West Valley FFA program is to provide students with an exceptional learning experience that promotes personal success, college and career reediness and the ability to think critically. We will achieve this by using the three circle model in agriculture education. Students will gain experience and knowledge in the classroom participating in rigors labs and activities. Students will also be part of the FFA where they will learn leadership skills and develop their public speaking abilities. Lastly they will hone their skills and knowledge with a project to promote their college and career reediness.