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: 50 Teaching 6 Postsecondary 0 Ag Literacy Coordinator

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

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

Indian Creek - Maternity Leave Sub-Ag Maternity Sub
Added 5/7/2024

Orangeville Jr/ Sr High School-Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor
Added 6/19/2024

Beardstown Middle & High School-Agriculture Teacher & FFA Advisor
Added 7/30/2024

Carlinville Middle-High School-CTE & Agricultural Education Teacher
Added 8/1/2024

2024 Illinois Ag Ed Highlights

386	77%	75%	47%
TOTAL AG PROGRAMS	MECHANICS LAB	GREENHOUSE	LAND/PLANT LAB

41,282

AG ED ENROLLMENT

42,815

FFA MEMBERSHIP

544	90%	35%	8%
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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2025 State Ag Mechanics
5/1/2025

2025 State Horticulture
4/25/2025

2025 State Poultry
4/25/2025

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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