Agricultural Education Related Organizations
Agricultural Education Division of the Association for Career and Technical Education
The Association for Career and Technical Education is the largest national education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. Its mission is to provide educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce.
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http://www.acteonline.org/
American Association for Agricultural Education
The American Association for Agricultural Education is dedicated to studying, applying, and promoting the teaching and learning processes in agriculture. The mission of AAAE is to foster excellence in the discovery and exchange of evidence-based solutions for social science challenges in agriculture and related sciences. AAAE embraces inclusivity, collaboration, professionalism, impact, and innovation. Active membership is open to individuals engaged in agricultural education at U.S. colleges and universities.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African American community. Today HBCUs continue to serve the African American community though most institutions now have more ethnically diverse populations than in past generations. HBCUs tend to be located in the Southern United States, with a few located in the mid-Atlantic region and in Ohio.
Leadership Executives of Agricultural Education & FFA Development
LEAD is a professional association of development officers who support respective state’s agricultural education, teachers, FFA programs and activities. LEAD members are proud of their work to develop resources for educator retention, recruitment, and leadership development.
MANRRS
MANRRS is a national society that welcomes membership of people of all racial and ethnic group participation in agricultural and related science careers. MANRRS members are encouraged to be full participants in other professional societies for their basic disciplinary and career interests. However, MANRRS attempts to provide networks to support professional development of minorities. It is a springboard for their entry into and advancement in careers where they otherwise could be lost in the sheer number and established connections of mainstream participants. For student members, MANRRS provides role models and networking opportunities.
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https://www.manrrs.org/
National Association of Agricultural Educators
National Association of Agricultural Educators
NAAE is … “Professionals providing agricultural education for the global community through visionary leadership, advocacy and service.” The NAAE is a federation of 50 state agricultural educators associations. The governing body of the organization consists of a board of directors with a president, president elect, and six regional vice presidents. Today, more than 7,600 agricultural educators are members of the NAAE.
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http://www.naae.org/
National Association of Supervisors of Agricultural Education
NASAE strives to provide for a better understanding of career education in agriculture and to foster fellowship and understanding among members and to serve as a medium of exchange of ideas, philosophy and professional materials.
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https://www.ffa.org/thecouncil/nasae/
National FFA Organization
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The 461,012 members and 7,308 chapters in FFA represent all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA is a diverse organization, operating in rural, urban and suburban schools. Students aged 12-21 enrolled in agricultural education programs are eligible for membership.
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http://www.ffa.org/
National FFA Foundation
FFA Foundation support through corporate, nonprofit, government and individual sponsors comes from every facet of the agricultural industry. Over 1,300 corporate sponsors provide support to FFA members at the local chapter level through leadership awards, chapter and individual incentive programs, career development events, achievement awards, special motivational videos, FFA degree programs and scholarships. Over $8 million is raised annually to support FFA programs with less than 12 percent of contributions spent on fundraising.
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http://www.ffa.org/
National Farm and Ranch Business Management Education Association
The mission of the National Farm and Ranch Business Management Education Association is to promote and support farm and ranch management education. We accomplish our mission by providing in-service education to our members and by communicating and cooperating with others. NFRBMEA, Inc. brings the best ideas and techniques in farm and ranch business management education to its members.
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http://www.nfrbmea.org/
National Professional Agricultural Student Organization
The National Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS) is a student-led organization that allows students to build and sharpen their skills so that they are ready for the workplace. Through competitive style learning and real-life application, their members are skilled professionals and prepared to work in all areas of the agriculture industry. PAS is one of the 11 career and technical student organizations that has been approved by the U. S. Department of Education as an integral part of career and technical education. Students compete at the local, state, and national levels and are guided by faculty advisors to develop the technical, professional and soft skills required for career success within the agriculture industry.