NE Ag Ed

06/22/2024

Applications are now open for this amazing program!

Empower your students to launch their own company!

Launch! is a year-long program that teaches a team of high-school students and their teacher to plan, create, and launch a real-world company from the school. We bring the entrepreneurial mindset and process to the classroom and give permission for students and teachers to become entrepreneurs.

Applications for Launch! 2024 are now open from August 2024 - April 2025.

Open to all Teachers! Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBQz3EOVU8bNqbJ-lxGKQPK5pNAZn7yXwLxwLzXMPjdOFdgw/viewform?pli=1

06/22/2024

Nebraska Agriculture Educators recently attending the National Association of Agricultural Educators conference in Dickinson, ND, participaint in strong discussions, professional development and industry tours! Thank you to Nebraska FFA Foundation for supporting this professional development opportunity.

06/21/2024

Advance CTE has recently shared the new modernized National Career Clusters Framework. The next critical step in this work is for agriculture educators, administrators, agricultural education leaders and ag industry representatives to provide feedback for changes to the draft framework through a national survey by Sunday, July 7. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/careerclusters to view the Framework, the survey questions, and the supportive documentation, and to watch the webinar explaining the modernization efforts, as well as to complete the survey.

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06/20/2024

Agricultural Leadership lessons and activities to help students to become “AG”CELLENT FUTURE LEADERS was created by KateLynn Ness and currently available by Nebraska 4-H. Created with the secondary ag teacher in mind, this adaptive resource focuses leadership and career exploration lessons and activities. Contact Jordan Wilbur ([email protected]) or Julie Schultz ([email protected]) for curriculum access.

06/19/2024

Teachers are busy using some of their summer to gain content knowledge and resources for their classroom! CASE Animal Science, is being held this week at Lakeview High School. Mrs. Kris Spath and Ms. Kaydie Brandl are leading this exciting training! Thank you the UNL Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication Department for coordinating and Nebraska FFA Foundation and the Nebraska Soybean Board for providing scholarships for teachers!

06/18/2024

06/18/2024

Citizen Science and Environmental Education Showcase: Empowering Youth, Inspiring Civic Action - Event taking place on from 9 am to 5 pm on July 25, at the UNL City Campus Ballroom. Join other educators who will present innovative methods for guiding students to understand the impact of water quality on public health, environmental issues on local communitites and pathways for active youth civil engagement. More information and register at https://bit.ly/3WKVOrV.

06/17/2024

Applications for 2024 grants are due June 30th! https://neffafoundation.org/resources/nebraska-ffa-foundation-chapter-classroom-grant.html

A Classroom and Chapter Grant made a difference for the Norfolk FFA Chapter when adding urban gardens to their community. Find the story at the link in our bio along with links to the grant applications!

06/17/2024

Dr. Allen G. and Kay L. Blezek Teacher Retention Award applications are now open! Through a generous bequest from Dr. Allen G. Blezek, the Teacher Retention Award is available to support the continuation and growth of vibrant Agricultural Education and FFA programs in Nebraska. Selected applicants will receive awards of $1,000 to $1,500. Current Nebraska Agricultural Education teachers who are entering their first through fifth year of teaching are encouraged to apply at https://nefbfoundation.org/awards/ - a Farm Bureau membership is required to apply. Join or renew at www.nefb.org.

06/14/2024

New Agricultural Film Shines Light on Sustainability -
"From the Heartland," produced in partnership with FFA corporate partners John Deere, CHS and Pioneer, is a candid depiction of decision making and progress in American agriculture. Topics addressed in the film include the symbiotic relationship between rural communities and agriculture, agricultural traditions, and sustainable farming practices.

A FILM BY: Matt Coddaire & Andrew BydlonIN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Blue Creative GroupFEATURING: Feikema Farms MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM: “What are we willing to risk to try something new?” - Shawn Feikema, Feikema Farms "Farming is a family run business and it is very hard to break tradition. W...