Wherever Corn Grows...
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Top 5 Commodities for All 50 States
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I wonder what normal is like...
One of my most vivid memories of teaching was one morning after I’d dropped our first born off at daycare. I was leaving in my truck when I noticed people... -
Resist the temptation
That “extra” day can feel like just what you need to Get All The Things Done. But if there was ever a year that you needed to give yourself permission to be “off”, this is it.
This year is going to be more of a haul than usual and you are going...
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Growing A Nation Video
For those of you struggling to find the Growing A Nation Video here's a link: Growing A Nation -
Challenging Your Officers During Challenging Times
Deciding on how to interview and choose your officer team is often an evolving process. As the years go on, you find yourself tweaking your application process, revising your interview... -
You can’t pour from an empty cup
We pour our energy, our enthusiasm, our heart and soul...and maybe some of our competitive spirit...into our kids. Every. Day.
It’s part of our purpose as teachers. To see our kids find their potential and reach their goals and stretch beyond what they thought they were capable of doing.
But if we aren’t careful, we end up...well...a little bit empty.
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The Best School Assembly Happens In The Ag Shop
Taking apart a small engine isn't just the puzzle factor. It's also understanding why each part is important to the engine function and what would happen if that piece was left off. Trial and error along with discovery are the best teachers when it comes to engine assembly. You'll be amazed how much your students will learn if you let them get frustrated but push them to keep moving forward. -
A Different Way to Remember Species for Plant and Animal Identification
Wildlife Management - Species of any plant or animal is hard for students to absorb on a good day, so you might as well make it as interesting as you can. Colquitt County FFA created sets of Fish ID cards to use when playing what else?....Go fish. -
7 Activities For Whitetailed Deer, Deer Optional
If you've taught Ag for any period of time you certainly are over deer season long before your students are finished talking about it. Instead of fighting that paleo wave of outdoormanship focus some of your time to wildlife management to make your students better and safer hunters. -
Build Your Own Deer Antlers
When you don't have deer antlers to measure for Boone and Crockett you can make your own antlers. Loris FFA broke out the materials and set to work and see who could make the best rack. -
Livestock Management Activity for Non-Animal Chapters
Livestock Management - when you don't have livestock available for class activities then you do it yourself. Colquitt County FFA pulled out the masking tape and measured out the dimensions of various livestock species as a part of their livestock measurement class. -
Ag Mechanics Is More Than Just Power Tools
Ag Mechanics Woodworking doesn't have to be all duck boxes, step stools, and coat racks. Commerce Middle FFA went with the seasonal theme and allow their students to get creative with a simple board design
