Illinois Agricultural Education & FFA


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Work in Ag Education

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Ag Education 1-Page Handout

Ag Ed Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance

Starting an Ag Program/FFA Chapter

Teach Ag - Adding an Agricultural Endorsement to Current Teaching License

Teach Ag - Applying for An Educator License with Stipulations

Road Map to Get a License

Teach Ag Brochure

Vacancies: 16 Teaching 6 Postsecondary 0 Ag Literacy Coordinator

Oakton Community College-Adjunct Instructor: Cannabis Cultivation
Added 3/21/2022

Carl Sandburg College-Adjunct Ag Instructor
Added 4/4/2023

Prairie Central-Ag Mechanics/Ind. Tech Teacher
Added 1/11/2024

Highland Community College-Highland Community College - 3rd Agriculture Instructor Job Posting
Added 2/7/2024

AFC High School-Ag Teacher
Added 3/7/2024

Spoon River Valley-Agriculture - Adjunct Faculty
Added 4/19/2024

2023 Illinois Ag Ed Highlights

372	80%	76%	49%
TOTAL AG PROGRAMS	MECHANICS LAB	GREENHOUSE	LAND/PLANT LAB

39,929

AG ED ENROLLMENT

42,217

FFA MEMBERSHIP

519	90%	36%	9%
TOTAL TEACHERS	IAVAT MEMBER (PROF. ORG.)	AGE 30 YEARS OR YOUNGER	25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Illinois Ag Ed: Join the Fun!

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National President
10/30/2024

Honorary American FFA Degrees
10/30/2024

97th National Convention Champions
10/30/2024

We Thank The Partners Who Support Our Mission

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Illinois Agriculture In The Classroom	Illinois Assn. of Community College Age Instructors
Illinois FFA	Illinois FFA Alumni
Illinois Assn. of Vocational Ag Teachers	Facilitating Coordination in Ag Education
Illinois Foundation FFA	Illinois Leadership Council for Ag Education
Illinois PAS	Illinois Committee for Ag Education

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