This program, and 8, others across the United States focus on teaching students about all aspects of agriculture, food, natural resources and leadership. An Ag Ed experience is nothing like the traditional high school experience. One of my favorite memories was during peak maple syrup season. It was February and there was about a foot of snow on the ground. That did not stop our class from getting bundled up and heading out into the woods to collect sap and repair lines.
We then boiled the sap into syrup, bottled it and enjoyed it over pancakes on the last day of class. We hiked the Yellowstone Canyon, visited the famous Old Faithful geyser and saw wildlife at every turn.
We were immersed in nature in its purest form. The technology companies see the importance of the agricultural industry. Some of the fastest growing robotic and technology companies in the world are the producers of agricultural robots, drones, sensors, and satellites. These are the types of products that will help us to feed all of those 2.
These agricultural students learn advanced career skills in 47 different national proficiency areas. Based on their own first-hand work and experiences ranging from agricultural communications, food science, technology, turf grass management, wildlife production, agricultural mechanics, farm business management and many more.
According to a recent student magazine readership study, 81 percent of these students are interested in college preparation courses and technology. I believe that within our school systems, there is a huge misconception that agriculture is a dying art, or a quaint cottage industry that once flourished but is no longer viable as a way of life.
Let that tumble around in your brain for a minute…. Email address:. His time has also been spent as an FFA advisor for 12 years and has been farming his acre family farm since Terry has a deep love of all types of agriculture and takes every opportunity to promote agricultural education.
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