Agricultural Education
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- National Association of Agriculture Educators
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- Agricultural Education Strategic Plan
Missouri Agricultural Education Vision
Agricultural education envisions a world where all people value and understand the vital role of agriculture and natural resources in advancing personal and global well-being.
Missouri Agricultural Education Mission
Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.
- News and Updates
Agricultural Education Strategic Plan 2024-2029
Agricultural Education in Missouri 2024
Missouri Ag Ed Annual Report 2024
Approved Course Sequence and IRC Pathways
2024-25 MOASK In Person Host Site Agreement
2024-25 MOASK Virtual Host Site Agreement
Ag Ed Crosswalk from NQPS to CCQI
Crowder College State Vet Science CDE
- State FFA Convention
State FFA Convention Updates
Poultry Science Manual for CDE’s 7th edition Table of Contents
CDE Special Request for Accommodation Form can be found here
LDE Special Request for Accommodations Form can be found here
State FFA Convention Parking and Bus Routes Email
State FFA Convention Dates
April 23, 24 & 25, 2025
April 15, 16 & 17, 2026
April 14, 15 & 16, 2027
April 19, 20 & 21, 2028
State Convention Invoice
State Convention Invoice Fee Numbers
State Convention Speakers
State Convention General Schedule
State Career and Leadership Development Event Schedule
State Convention Business Session Agenda
State Convention Session Agendas
State Convention Workshop Schedule
State Convention Career Exploratory Experiences (TOURS)
State Courtesy Corp Assignments
State FFA Convention News
State Convention Media Web Site
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Education State Staff
- Agricultural Education
Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
205 Jefferson Street
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480Keith Dietzschold, Director
State Advisor MO FFA Association
573-751-8466
keith.dietzschold@dese.mo.govLee Crabtree - Supervisor, Northwest District18 SE 150th Rd.Warrensburg, MO 64093
660-441-5155Marie Davis - Northeast District
Executive Treasurer MO FFA Association
9557 Pike 9037Bowling Green, MO 63334636-278-0694Lisa Evans, Supervisor - Central DistrictExecutive Secretary MO Young Farmer & Young Farm Wives573-751-8467
Lisa.Evans@dese.mo.govJim Spencer Jr., Supervisor - Southwest District
18438 Lawrence 2240
Aurora, MO 65605
417-489-0247David Higgins, Supervisor
Southeast & South Central DistrictsExecutive Secretary MO PAS Organization
Route 1, Box 235
Vanzant, MO 65768
417-259-2301
david.higgins@dese.mo.govTeresa BriscoeAgricultural Education Leadership Supervisor573-751-8578 - Calendar
- Colleges with Agriculture Educations Programs
Missouri State University - Springfield
Dr. Jim Hutter
https://ag.missouristate.edu/AAEC
Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville
Jackie Lacy
https://www.nwmissouri.edu/ag/index.htm
College of the Ozarks - Point Lookout
Donn Russell
https://www.cofo.edu/Academics/Majors-Minors/Agriculture
University of Missouri - Columbia
Dr. Jon Simonsen
Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau
Marissa Wilson
https://semo.edu/colleges-departments/stem/agriculture/
University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg
Dr. Krystle Gremaud
Lincoln University - Jefferson City
Kimberly Cash
https://www.lincolnu.edu/department-of-agriculture-and-environmental-sciences/index.html
- FFA
- MVATA
MVATA Awards | MVATA Committees | MVATA District/Area Officers | MVATA Executive Committee
The Missouri Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association (MVATA) is composed of certified teachers of Vocational Agriculture who teach in the secondary, adult, and post-secondary schools of Missouri.
The purpose of MVATA is to improve Agricultural Education as a profession and to improve agriculture and agri-business as vocations in the state of Missouri.NAAE.jpg (59.2 kb)
Map of MVATA Districts & Areas
NAAE regions.jpg (76.5 kb)
NAAE organizational chart.jpg (27.8 kb)
- PAS
Missouri Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS)
Mission Statement
The National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization provides opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation.PAS Motto
Uniting Education & Industry in AgricultureHistory
The organization was officially founded in March 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri with the adoption of their by-laws.State PAS Officers
Back Row Left to Right: Joshua Eckhart - Treasurer (NCMC), Kellen Hogenmiller - Reporter (STCM)
Front Row Left to Right: Maci Shaw - Vice President (OTC), Cooper Hamlin - President (SFCC),
Brinkley Young - Secretary (OTC), Not pictured: Xander Metcalf - Parliamentarian (STCM)
For Additional Information Contact:
David Higgins - PAS Executive Secretary
Missouri - PAS Member Colleges
- Crowder College
- Mineral Area College
- State Technical College of Missouri
- St. Louis Community College - Florissant
- North Central Missouri College
- State Fair Community College
- Three Rivers Community College
- Missouri State University - West Plains
- Moberly Area Community College
- St Charles Community College
- Ozark Technical College
- Missouri State University - Springfield
- Planning Handbook Chapters 1 - 6
Chapter 1 Program Philosophy and Objectives
Chapter 3 Agriculture, Community, Student and Graduate Information
Chapter 4 Course Selection: Descriptions, Rationales and Rotations
- Course Rotation 7 Period Day
- Course Rotation 8 Block Day
- Course Rotation 8 Period Day
- Course Rotation 10 Block Day
Chapter 5 Course of Study: Competency Profiles and Instructional Calendars
- Planning Handbook Chapters 7 - 13
Chapter 8 Experiential Learning (Supervised Agricultural Experience Program)
- Agriculture Cooperative Parent Letter
- Agriculture Cooperative Memorandum of Understanding
- Exploratory SAE Opportunities
- Exploratory SAE Planning Form
- High School Record Book Procedures
- Laboratory Experiment
- Placement Evaluation
- Placement SAE Weekly Report
- SAE Supervision Log
- Sample Annual Scoring Guide Key for Record Book
- Sample Monthly Scoring Guide Key for Record Book
- Scientific Writing
- Student Work Agreement
- Suggested Items for Discussion
- Supervision Record
- The Scientific Paper
- Training Management Experiences
Chapter 9 FFA Chapter Program of Activities
Chapter 10 Adult Agricultural Education
Chapter 11 Instructional Facilities, Equipment, Inventory Management, Financing, and Student Safety
- Program Management
Standards and Quality Indicators for Agriculture Program Improvement
Standards and Quality Indicators for Agriculture Program Improvement
National Quality Program Standards
Opportunities to Earn Credit Beyond the Traditional Classroom
- Related Links
Adult Education
AgEBB - Agricultural Electronic Bulletin Board
Ag Economics & Management
FAPRI - Food & Ag Policy Research Institute
Ag Mech
HowStuffWorks - Learn how Everything Works!
Sequoia Publishing Pocket Ref, Handyman Reference & Engineering Reference Books
Sweet Farm Equipment - Implement Pictures
Animal Science
Animals & Animals Products - General Information
Breeds of Livestock - Oklahoma State University
Missouri Cattlemen's Association
Alternative Farming Systems
Aquaculture, Viticutlure and Alternative Livestock and Crop Production
UofI Aquaculture Research Institute
Careers
Conservation & Natural Resources
That Quail Place - All About Gamebirds
Dairy Cattle Science
MooMilk -- A dynamic adventure into the dairy industry
Entomology
Entomological Society of America
Iowa State University Entomology Image Gallery
Orkin--Answers To Your Pest Problems
Farm Safety
Forestry
Global Ag
Horticulture
Horticulture - AgEBB
Seasonal Flower Descriptions,Suggestions
Lesson Aids
Misc.
Farms.com - agriculture information, markets, auctions and commentary
Parliamentary Procedure
National Association of Parliamentarians
Official Robert's Rules Of Order Web Site
Parli Pro Instructional Materials Center
Robert McConnell Productions -- Your Parli ProResource
Poultry
American Egg Board
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
Interactive Chicken Breed Selector
Soils Science
- State Reports
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Agriculture Teacher Monthly Report (VA-1)
Preliminary Report of Agriculture Education Program (VA-2 ) Due September 30
Summary of Completed Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs (VA-3) Due February 1
Annual Report of Agriculture Department (VA-5) Due July 1
Yearly Report Template (Presented at Fall Workshops 1999)
Reimbursement Request for Approved Career Education (FV-2) Expenditures Equipment Due February 1st
Application for Matching Funds for Equipment 50/50 money (FV-4) Due July 1
- YF/YFW
Mission Of Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives
The Mission of the Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives Association (YF/YFW) is to promote the personal and professional growth of adults involved in agriculture. We provide the framework for inspiring personal achievement and strengthen agricultural leadership, which fosters economic growth.
Organization's History
The Young Farmers state organization was organized in 1969 and the first state convention was held in 1970. The Young Farm Wives state association was organized in 1971 as an auxiliary group with the same basic purposes of the Young Farmers. In 2006, the two state associations merged into one organization and called the Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives Association.
The organization is an integral part of adult agricultural education programs offered by local school districts with approved agricultural education programs. The association is for any adult interested in agriculture to provide an opportunity for members to continue their education and participate in leadership, cooperation, community improvement, social and recreational activities. There is no restrictions to membership based on age or profession of the member.
The state association is housed in the Agricultural Education section of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is governed by the Executive Committee, an all volunteer board of officers elected by the general membership at the state convention each year. Each of the six districts in Missouri is represented by two officers who serve a two-year term on the committee. Local associations are advised by the local agricultural education instructor and are organized to meet the local members' needs and desires.
The National organization, NYFEA, was formally established in 1982 by delegates from the 17 state associations, but national institutes and meetings have been held since 1967. NYFEA is currently housed in Georgia, but the national institutes are hosted each year by a state association.
Constitution and By-laws
Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives Association
(Revised 2/6/2016)National Young Farmer Educational Association: www.nyfea.o
- Curriculum
- Professional Development