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Agriculture(FFA)

Agricultural education is a systematic program of instruction available to students desiring to learn about the science, business, and technology of plant and animal production and/or about the environmental and natural resources systems. Agricultural education first became a part of the public education system in 1917 when the U.S. Congress passed the Smith-Hughes Act. Today, over 800,000 students participate in formal agricultural education instructional programs offered.

The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Agricultural Education is comprised through the Ag Ed Three Circle Model, of Classroom, FFA & SAE.

SAE is Supervised Agricultural Experience programs. Students conduct Production, Placement, Agriscience or Agribusiness activities outside the school setting. SAE activities are many and varied depending on student interests and opportunities.

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AGRICULTURE PARTNERS

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Iowa FFA

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Course Planning

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Agriculture Flow Chart

Our Staff Members

Jacob Smith

Agriculture

Jacob grew up on a 500-acre row-crop farm in Newton, Iowa, where they also ran 80 head of registered cattle. He has a passion for agriculture and especially farming, showing and talking livestock, as well as the daily routine of the stock-show industry. Jacob was heavily involved in 4-H & FFA growing up and has his American FFA Degree. In his free time, Jacob enjoys being outside on the farm or hunting and fishing with friends and family. Jacob also enjoys listening to music and podcasts when he has time or while driving.