Teach Ag Conferences
These events will expose students to the wonderful world of career opportunities in Agricultural Education, engage them in interactive learning experiences, and connect them with students and faculty from each of the three Minnesota institutions with Ag Ed teacher preparation programs. These opportunities are designed for students in grades 9-12.
Upcoming Opportunities
National #TeachAg Day — September 18, 2025
Join the nationwide celebration of agricultural education on National #TeachAg Day, happening Thursday, September 18, 2025! This year, the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) is turning up the excitement with a brand-new, interactive activity: the #TeachAg Breakout Challenge.
What is the Breakout Challenge?
This team-based, breakout-style puzzle activity invites high school students to work together, crack codes, and unlock clues - all while learning about the exciting, high-impact career of agricultural education. The challenge is built to highlight how students' unique skills, personalities, and talents can make them successful and inspiring ag teachers.
Who can participate?
- Secondary ag teachers who are NAAE members can sign up to lead the challenge in their classrooms.
- Collegiate ag education programs are also encouraged to host a challenge, either on campus or by visiting a local school!
What's included?
- A #TeachAg Breakout Challenge Kit, shipped directly to your school
- Step-by-step instructions to run the challenge on September 18
- Access to the Breakout Wall, where teams post their time and photos
- A chance to win glory and bragging rights for the best completion time!
Students will complete the challenge, snap a team photo, and see how they stack up against ag programs across the country.
Sign Up Your High School Program
For Collegiate Ag Ed Programs
The collegiate version adds a recruitment and leadership twist - invite a group of high schoolers to campus or travel to a local classroom and lead the challenge as part of your own teaching experience. It's a win-win: hands-on practice for future teachers and early exposure for future students.
Sign Up Collegiate Agricultural Education Programs
It Starts in the Classroom - Documentary Feature
Looking to take your celebration even further? Show your students the 20-minute NAAE documentary, It Starts in the Classroom, featuring Brandon Bixler and Whitney Evans as they train to become ag teachers. It's a powerful tool to spark interest and highlight real journeys into the profession.
It Starts in the Classroom Documentary