(NAFB.com) – The National FFA Organization’s 2025-26 National Officer Team recently returned from Japan after participating in the annual International Experience Program alongside the Future Farmers of Japan. The trip gave student leaders an opportunity to study Japanese agriculture, culture, and business practices while strengthening an international partnership that dates back more than 75 years. Officers visited farms, research facilities, schools, and historic sites in cities including Tokyo, Kyoto , Hiroshima , and Kagoshima. “One of the most impactful parts of the trip was witnessing true hospitality,” said Jael Cruikshank, FFA Western Region Vice President. “Even without understanding the language, their passion for agriculture was clear in the way they spoke and served with excellence.” FFA leaders say the experience helps students develop global leadership skills and a deeper understanding of agriculture’s international connections.