The Complete Guide to Ordering Licensed FFA Merch

National convention is creeping up and you’re still chasing shirt sizes, final art, and a table banner that actually reads across a gym. That’s tough when you’re also managing competitions, travel, and a full student schedule.

If you’re a new or returning advisor trying to get organized, this guide is for you. This is your practical, advisor‑friendly playbook for FFA merch: from shirts your members actually wear to flags, hats, stickers, and chapter gifts that keep you coordinated at school events and conventions. You’ll find product picks, fast answers on emblem use, and an easy ordering flow you can share with officers.

What is FFA?

According to their official website, FFA, or the Future Farmers of America, is an intracurricular student organization that helps students develop leadership through agricultural education. It’s part of a three‑circle model with classroom instruction and supervised agricultural experiences.

As of October 2025, there are 1,042,245 confirmed members across 9,407 chapters in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. FFA chapters are also highly visible at several national/statewide conferences and events, with members actively participating to represent the organization anywhere in the country.

Why does merch matter for FFA chapters and events?

Matching, compliant merch makes your chapter easy to find, easy to manage, and easy to represent—especially in busy venues like the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Clear identifiers (flags, badges) and consistent art keep everyone on brand and on time. If you’re using the emblem or lettermark, follow the FFA Brand Guidelines for correct files, spacing, and usage

What merch should I get for my FFA chapter?

Garments should definitely be part of your FFA chapter’s merch. Heavyweight tees and comfortable layers cover 90% of chapter life, and a clean polo handles workshops, sponsor visits, and award nights.

Comfort Colors Adult Heavyweight RS Pocket T‑Shirt

A broken‑in pocket tee students grab weekly because it feels clean and professional for national events but still casual enough for school. It’s an easy base for FFA shirt designs for farm tours, workdays, and tabling.

Comfort Colors Adult Heavyweight T‑Shirt

The classic heavy tee that stays soft after repeat washing. The Comfort Colors shirt is popular for the quality it delivers for its price tag, making it worth every penny. Perfect as your standard chapter shirt for recruitment tables, state fair days, and fundraisers.

Fresh Prints Exclusive Retro Crewneck 

Oversized and heritage‑leaning with a contrast V‑insert that has that retro feel if your chapter is into vintage vibes. It’s inspired by classic crewnecks from decades ago, and also pairs really well with any collared shirt. Smart pick for alumni weekends and banquet gifts that actually get re‑worn.

Fresh Prints Exclusive Varsity Crewneck

A ’90s‑inspired crewneck with striped details and a sturdy build that photographs well in chapter photos. Plus, it’s a great layer over button-down shirts or worn over a shirt when the weather or the trip gets cold. Ideal bus‑ride layer for CDE/LDE travel and cool show‑barn mornings.

Fresh Prints Exclusive Aspen Heavyweight Quarter‑Zip

Zip-ups can also look classy, not just sporty. This dependable quarter‑zip has a premium aesthetic that works for meetings, classroom demos, and field visits without making your members (or you) look like a finance bro. Advisors and officers appreciate that it looks good in almost any setting, too. 

Fresh Prints Exclusive San Diego Open Heavyweight Sweatpants

This pair of relaxed heavyweight sweats with an open hem is great if you’re looking for merch that can be worn comfortably during set‑ups and long travel days. Pair with chapter tops for a coordinated travel set members will reuse all season.

Nike Tech Basic Polo

Lightweight and polished for sponsor check‑ins, workshops, and award ceremonies. A simple way to look event‑ready without sacrificing all‑day comfort. Plus, because it’s Nike, you know you and your members can use it for more active days, too.

What other FFA merch should we bring to events?

Bring one big identifier (flag), one everyday identifier (hat or name badge), and one practical handout (stickers or bottles). That trio solves visibility, coordination, and community. Your merch should still be about making FFA visible at events or even on campus, even if your members aren’t wearing their shirts.

(PS: If you need tabling ideas, here’s a great guide on tabling ideas guaranteed to get people stopping by yours.)

Adams Optimum Pigment‑Dyed Cap

Low‑profile and soft from day one, easy to wear during ag‑shop hours and outdoor volunteering. It also has that worn-down vintage vibe that goes with any fit without making your chapter look like a gaggle of hiphop dancers. Great officer/volunteer option and an easy choice if your members want FFA hats.

DC Custom Flag

A clear, high‑read chapter marker for gyms, expo halls, classrooms, and wherever else you need to show FFA pride. You can also hang it behind your table to really claim your space and assert your presence during org fairs. It’s also a great show of pride in every chapter group photo. 

The Banner Store Custom Flag

Another durable flag option with grommets for quick set‑up indoors or outdoors. Also works as a clean backdrop for officer portraits or auction nights. Like the DC Custom Flag, it’s super reusable—just store it properly and then bring it out again whenever you need a big way to announce your chapter’s presence.

Mizu M8 Bottle

Stainless steel, field‑trip durable, and easy to keep in rotation all year. Doubles as FFA gifts for officers or a simple fundraiser item. It’s also from an eco-conscious brand, so you’re definitely contributing to environmentally friendly efforts.

Moleskine Hard Cover Large Double Layout Notebook

A polished notebook for minutes, SAE planning, and trip itineraries. Secretaries and historians will use it constantly during convention week and officer meetings. Plus, your members will love taking down notes in class with their FFA notebook.

Stickerbeat White Die‑Cut Vinyl Sticker

Clean, durable stickers for laptops, water bottles, and coolers. Hand them out at recruitment tables—FFA stickers are tiny billboards for your chapter. And, let’s be real, what student doesn’t secretly like collecting stickers?

StickerYou Premium Name Badge

Fast, readable badges make it easy to connect names and faces during meetings and multi‑chapter events. Clutch at convention booths, joint FFA/4‑H nights, or during org fairs when interested students might be feeling too shy to approach when they don’t know how to address the people manning your table.

How do we order custom FFA merch?

Always work with an officially licensed vendor, like Fresh Prints, if you need custom FFA merch. Going for a licensed partner ensures your merch meets the FFA Brand Guidelines and is ready for your next event without all the stress of figuring out the ordering process.

Ordering your next FFA merch with Fresh Prints can take you as little as 10 minutes, based on our experience with other organizations nationwide. Here’s our step-by-step process of how to order custom FFA merch with us:

1. Browse pick your favorite products in the Product Gallery or save inspo from the Design Gallery.
2. Open our Design Tool by clicking on “Customize This” from the product or design you picked.
3. Upload your logos and pick your garment color. If you don’t have a design, you can use our Image AI to generate the design for you or ask for free design help right in the tool.
4. Send your mockup to your chapter for approval and confirm sizes/quantities in one message thread so nothing gets lost.
5. Once everything’s approved on your end, checkout your merch. Our team will review your order and coordinate with you for final approvals, quantity, and other last details.
6. Production & shipping follow the agreed timeline with tracking. If you’re traveling to the National FFA Convention & Expo (late Oct–early Nov in Indianapolis), we have Fresh Prints Flash products available to get orders in just 5 days.

Need more info? Our Help Center has all the answers you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should we put on FFA shirts and flags?

Start with your chapter name, state, and event (e.g., “CDE/LDE Team • Indianapolis”). Keep big, readable type; if you’re using the emblem, follow the FFA Brand Guidelines for correct files and spacing. Fresh Prints can create a design for you that is compliant with these guidelines, too.

Can we use the FFA emblem on chapter merch?

Yes—if you follow FFA’s identity and trademark guidance. Fresh Prints can help you understand how to use authorized emblem files from the Brand Center and follow their policy language on trademarks and usage. 

How far ahead should we order merch for National FFA Convention?

For any FFA merch, we recommend ordering at least 14 days before the event’s Day 1. Earlier is even better. But for rush orders, we have Fresh Prints Flash you can take advantage of.

Do you offer official‑dress items like an FFA necktie or scarf?

Yes, Fresh Prints can create custom FFA neckties, FFA scarves, FFA official dresses, and more, even if those products are not on our website. ur team works with a large supplier network and can customize items even if they aren’t shown in the Product Gallery. You can email our team at hi@freshprints.com, and we’ll work out options and a delivery plan. For the organization’s official‑dress rules, see FFA’s Official Dress guidelines.

Why should we pick Fresh Prints for FFA merch?

Fresh Prints is officially licensed to create FFA merch, plus we make group orders simple with a clear, advisor‑friendly process and on‑time delivery anywhere in America. You get free creative help, clean mockups to approve, and one place to manage art, sizes, and shipping.

What this means for your chapter:

• Clear, step‑by‑step process. We’re transparent about the way we produce merch, and we have the How to Merch guide you can easily bookmark if you need help figuring out how custom merch works with us.
• Free design support. Not sure if you have the skills to create a design from scratch? Upload a sketch, logo, or idea in our Image AI and it will generate production‑ready art you can review and approve before anything is made.
• Nationwide experience. We cater to student orgs across the country, from small‑town chapters to national‑stage events, so timelines, headcounts, and travel days are familiar territory.
• Reliable shipping with tracking. We align production with your event date and share status updates you can send to officers.
• Special requests welcome. If you need something that isn’t in the Product Gallery (including official‑dress adjacent items), tell us. We work with a large supplier network and can source thousands of customizable products, then coordinate details so they arrive on time.
• One thread, less chaos. Keep design revisions, size runs, and approvals in a single message thread so nothing gets lost in email chains.

Whether you’re prepping FFA shirt designs for meetings, bringing an FFA flag to your booth, or building full chapter bundles, our team makes the process straightforward for advisors and students. Start your FFA merch order in the Design Tool, explore inspo in our Design Gallery or our Lookbook, or get answers fast in the Help Center. Good luck!