National Council for Agricultural Education

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During the 2025 National Association of Agricultural Educators & Association for Career and Technical Education Conventions, The Council held its annual summit. We gained valuable insight from agricultural educators from around the nation, which serve as a foundation for our initiatives moving forward.

Thank you to those who joined us and contributed to the future of agricultural education!

Happy Holidays to all the dedicated educators, students, and supporters of agricultural education! Wishing you a season filled with joy, gratitude, and the hope for a bright future. Best wishes from the National Council for Agricultural Education!

Are you attending the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) and Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) conventions in Nashville, Tennessee? If so, The Council invites you to attend our Annual Agricultural Education Summit on Monday, Dec. 8 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. CST! Be sure to register using the link below or visiting our profile’s bio.

👉 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMH7e8DavLh8XyaPh6g7qMHuUTPJa_H_cv0oD2Cjj0q-eYFQ/viewform

We honor the service and dedication of all those who have protected our nation's freedoms today. The Council expresses its deepest appreciation to all veterans for their service and sacrifice. We can never thank you enough! 🇺🇸

Last week, we welcomed our incredible board of directors from across the nation to Indianapolis, Indiana!

Over the course of three days, they engaged in a variety of strategic planning activities, heard updates on SAE for All and CASE 4 Learning, heard from Indiana Farm Bureau on advocacy efforts, toured the Global Headquarters for Corteva Agriscience, and held an official business meeting.

We’re extremely grateful for the dedication and hard work The Council Directors demonstrated over these three days!

Yesterday was a tremendous success as we celebrated Agricultural Education and Day!

A heartfelt thank you to The National Association of Agricultural Educators for your hard work and dedication in making this event impactful across the nation. Our profession is well represented through your efforts!

What an incredible National Day!

A huge thank you to the NAAE members, agricultural education students, and supporters who joined us for the very first National Breakout Challenge. More than 2,000 teams across the country took part today! Even with a few technical hiccups, your patience and enthusiasm kept the day moving, and for that, we’re truly grateful.

Couldn’t join in today? No worries! The Breakout Challenge is still available tomorrow, next week, or even next month. And if you didn’t receive an official Breakout Challenge box, you can still get in on the fun with our print-at-home version. ➡️ http://bit.ly/3K9zeF4

From all of us at the National Association of Agricultural Educators, thank you for making this National Day one to remember!

⚡️WE’RE LIVE⚡️

Our brand new website just dropped, and we are excited for you to see it!

•A sleek design
•Easier access to accurate information, resources, and documents
•Refreshed imagery and clearer pathways to important programs

👉Check it out here: https://www.thencae.org

The Council would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to three of our board members and our intern for their well-deserved recognitions!

📌Outstanding Service Award:
•Marc Beitia, ID
•Dr. Daniel Foster, PA

📌Visionary Impact Award:
•Val Aarsvold, MN

📌Student Teaching Scholarship:
•Lucas Lyons, Purdue University

We are incredibly proud of these individuals and are lucky to have them on our team!

Summer is slowly winding down, which means school is right around the corner! Get ready for the upcoming year with this informational opportunity from the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD).

🔗 Register and learn more here: https://eei.zoom.us/meeting/register/R21efcd2TtCqQvhn3wRl0g #/registration

Wishing you a 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 and 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 holiday weekend! 🎆🇺🇸

It Starts in the Classroom 🍎

Is teaching impossible, or is it magical? Our 20-minute documentary, It Starts in the Classroom, follows the journey of two student teachers as they prepare to find out the answer to that very question. Watch today, or make it a career exploration activity with your students! #TeachAg #NAAE ➡️ www.naae.org/teachag