National #TeachAg Day — September 18, 2025
September 18
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.
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.
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.