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Institutions Across the Nation Seek the Next Generation of Students in FFA

At the National FFA Convention and Expo, universities, colleges, and technical school from across the nation gather to speak to FFA members about future education and career opportunities in agriculture. “I think it’s just amazing there’s so many young people … Continue reading

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US Secretary of Education ,Arne Duncan, speaks to members

The United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, brings greetings to FFA members on behalf of the United States Department of Education. Secretary Duncan also allowed a group interview to be held where he was asked about agriculture and education … Continue reading

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Unique Career Opportunities Available to FFA Members

Numerous colleges and trade schools from across the country are giving presentations at the Expo as a part of their annual recruiting efforts. One such school is the Ocean Corporation, which is a trade school educating students about the field … Continue reading

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McDonald Wins the Agriculture Education Entrepreneurship and Placement Proficiency

For Cayce McDonald of the Beech FFA Chapter in Tennessee,  teaching youth about agriculture has always been an important part of her life. She has created interactive lesson plans and activities for elementary, middle school and high school students. Cayce … Continue reading

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