About the NAAE Teach Ag Campaign
NAAE National #TeachAg Campaign Mission:
To raise awareness of the need to recruit and retain high quality and diverse agriculture teachers, encourage others to consider a career teaching agriculture and celebrate the positive contributions that agriculture teachers make in our schools and communities.
NAAE National #TeachAg Campaign Goal:
To ensure an abundant supply of high quality and diverse agriculture teachers who will cultivate the next generation of problem solvers, leaders, entrepreneurs and agriculturalists.
The NAAE National #TeachAg Campaign is a project of the National Association of Agricultural Educators. Funding for the NAAE National #TeachAg Campaign is provided by the CHS Foundation.
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Why Teach Agriculture?
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- Every day is different and fun! You never have the same day TWICE.
- Inspire the next generation of problem solvers, leaders, entrepreneurs and agriculturalists.
- Travel the state, nation and even globe.
- Develop lasting relationships with colleagues across the country.
- Make a positive difference in your community, state and world.
- Work with the latest agriculture, food and natural resources technology.
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Teach Ag: Agriculture Teacher Spotlight
Mr. Matthew Nanny, Rappahannock High School
2024 VAAE President, Sarah Jo Jones addresses FFA members at the 98th Annual Virginia FFA State Convention. (Timestamp: 1:45:20)
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#TeachAg in Virginia!
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Are YOU #Tagged to #TeachAg in Virginia? - Connect with Us!
I am a student and I am interested in a career in agricultural education.
I am a teacher and I am interested in learning more about the #TeachAg campaign.
I am not a student or a teacher, but I care about the recruitment and retention of quality agricultural educators in Virginia.
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Virginia Agriculture Education Stats
- Approximately 300 programs
- Average Salary $56,960
- Extended Contracts varies by locality. They range from a 10 month to 12 month contract.
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