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SUMMARY:SMSU Ag Bowl FFA Invitational
DESCRIPTION:The SMSU Ag Bowl FFA Invitational is a great opportunity for Minnesota FFA members to build skills\, explore agriculture careers\, and experience the SMSU campus. Teach Ag Minnesota encourages chapters to take part in this event and support students as they grow through hands-on learning. \nNow in its 14th year\, the invitational offers 16 Career Development Events for students in grades 7 through 12. Participants can compete individually or as a team. The event also provides scholarship opportunities for top chapter\, team\, and individual performers\, thanks to support from Ralco and additional sponsors. \nEvent Schedule\nRegistration: 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. at the SMSU RA FacilityWelcome: 8:15 to 8:30 a.m.CDE Competition: Immediately following the welcome\, ending by early afternoon \nLeadership Development Events will not be held this year. Professional dress is still required for events that involve a presentation. \nCDEs Offered in 2026\nAg Education\, Agronomy\, Ag Sales\, Best Informed Greenhand\, Companion Animal Science\, Farm Business Management\, Fish and Wildlife\, Floriculture\, Food Science\, Forestry\, Marketing Plan\, Meats Evaluation\, Milk Quality\, Nursery Landscape\, Soils\, and Vet Science. \nReady to participate?\n2026 chapter registration is open.For questions\, call (800) 260-0970. \nEncourage your students to attend and discover new opportunities in agricultural education at SMSU.
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/smsu-ag-bowl-ffa-invitational/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:UMN Crookston Agricultural Education CDE Event
DESCRIPTION:Teach Ag Minnesota invites FFA members to take part in the Agricultural Education CDE Invitational at the University of Minnesota Crookston. This event is designed to help students explore agricultural education as a career path while practicing the skills needed to teach and lead in today’s classrooms. \nStudents in grades 9 through 12 will work in teams of two. The event includes lesson planning\, teaching\, and professional communication. It is a strong opportunity for students who enjoy helping others learn\, leading activities\, or considering a future in agricultural education. \nEvent Format\nPart 1: Create and submit a lesson plan for a 50 minute class period.Part 2: Teach a 12 to 15 minute portion of the lesson to a panel of judges.Part 3: Respond to questions about the content and delivery of the lesson. \nFor 2025 to 2026\, the required content area is Animal Systems. Students must teach within this topic area. \nAll FFA members may participate\, even if competing in another CDE. If both events overlap at the State FFA Convention\, students will need to choose one. \nRegistration\nAdvisors may register by emailing Mike Martin at mart6864@crk.umn.edu with participant names.Registration is due January 9. \nEncourage your students to try the Ag Ed CDE Invitational and experience what it is like to plan\, teach\, and inspire others through agricultural education.
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/umn-crookston-ag-ed-cde-event/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:NAAE National #TeachAg Workshop - Step Up to the Plate: #TeachAg 
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to step up to the plate and explore a career teaching agriculture! Join us for the NAAE National #TeachAg Workshops where you’ll discover what it means to be part of an amazing team of agricultural educators across the nation. \nDuring this interactive session\, you’ll learn how your skills can make you a standout in the classroom\, hear from educators who are making an impact\, and even create your own #TeachAg baseball card to trade during convention. It’s your chance to see how you can hit a home run with a career in teaching agriculture. Bring your energy and your game face. Let’s #TeachAg! \n\nThursday\, October 30 -12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, in rooms 134-135 of the Indiana Convention Center (ICC)\nFriday\, October 31 – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\, in rooms 134-135 of the Indiana Convention Center (ICC)\n\nMore NAAE at the National FFA Convention events.
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/naae-national-teachag-workshop-step-up-to-the-plate-teachag/
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SUMMARY:National #TeachAg Day — September 18\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is joining the nationwide celebration of National Teach Ag Day on Thursday\, September 18\, 2025! This day recognizes the incredible impact of agricultural education and the teachers who make it possible.\nMinnesota’s Celebration\nWhile National Teach Ag Day is observed across the country\, Minnesota’s focus is simple and powerful: agricultural education changes lives and Minnesota needs more passionate teachers.\nThroughout September\, Minnesota Teach Ag will share facts\, stories\, and highlights leading up to Teach Ag Day\, with the biggest celebration happening on September 18.\nHow to Participate\n\nAgriculture Teachers: Celebrate with your students by taking a group photo on Sept 18 and posting it on social media tagging our Teach Ag Minnesota social media account.\nStudents & Alumni: Thank an agriculture teacher who has made a difference in your life.\nFFA Chapters & Schools: Share shout-outs and join the celebration online.\nCommunity Members: Follow along on social media and share how agricultural education has impacted you.\n\nSocial Media Celebration\nFollow Minnesota Teach Ag on Facebook\, Instagram\, and LinkedIn throughout September for:\n\nCountdown facts about agricultural education in Minnesota.\nQuotes from current and future ag teachers.\nTeacher and student highlights on Sept 18.\nA statewide recap collage after the celebration.\n\nWhy Celebrate?\nAgriculture teachers prepare students not only for careers in agriculture\, food\, and natural resources but also for leadership\, teamwork\, and lifelong success. Teach Ag Day is a chance to thank them\, spotlight their impact\, and inspire the next generation of agricultural educators.\nFor more details on becoming an ag teacher in Minnesota\, visit https://teachagmn.org/become-an-ag-teacher.\n			\n							Sign Up Your High School Program\n					\n	\nFor Collegiate Ag Ed Programs\nThe 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.\n			\n							Sign Up Collegiate Agricultural Education Programs\n					\n	It Starts in the Classroom – Documentary Feature\nLooking 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.\n			\n							It Starts in the Classroom Documentary
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/national-teachag-day-september-18-2025/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Teach Ag Opportunities
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SUMMARY:MAAE Summer Conference — July 8–11\, 2025 | Hinckley\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Join agricultural educators from across Minnesota for the MAAE Annual Summer Conference\, happening July 8-11 in Hinckley. This multi-day professional development event features continuing education workshops\, committee meetings\, networking opportunities\, and sectional updates for high school\, FBM\, and post-secondary instructors.\nAttendees can expect hands-on sessions\, teacher induction and mentorship programming\, exhibit displays\, and time to connect with colleagues-including evening events like the Past Presidents Dinner\, picnic and tournaments\, and the annual banquet.\nWhether you’re new to the profession or a seasoned educator\, the MAAE Summer Conference is a valuable opportunity to learn\, collaborate\, and celebrate agricultural education in Minnesota.\nWhen: July 8-11\, 2025Where: Grand Casino Hinckley\, Hinckley\, MNWho: Open to all agricultural educators\, student teachers\, and supporters.\n			\n							Summer Conference Details
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/maae-summer-conference-july-8-11-2025-hinckley-mn/
LOCATION:Grand Casino Hinckley\, 777 Lady Luck Dr\, Hinckley\, MN\, 55037\, United States
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SUMMARY:Teach Ag Signing at 2025 MN FFA Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Minnesota FFA State Convention on April 29\, 2025\, to celebrate the next generation of agriculture\, food\, and natural resources (AFNR) educators! Teach Ag Signing Day recognizes students starting a Teacher Education program in fall 2025 — including high school seniors\, transfers\, and those changing majors. \nParticipants will be recognized onstage\, sign their commitment certificate\, and have their moment captured in a professional photo. This event highlights the vital role of AFNR educators and strengthens the future of agricultural education in Minnesota. \nTo nominate a student\, complete the nomination form by April 7\, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to support future ag teachers!
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/teach-ag-signing-at-mn-ffa-convention/
LOCATION:Minnesota Teach Ag\, MN
CATEGORIES:Teach Ag Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Career Connections at 2025 MN FFA Convention
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Teach Ag is excited to participate in Career Connections at the Minnesota FFA State Convention on Monday\, April 28\, 2025\, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm at the 4-H Building on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds (1412 Cosgrove St\, Falcon Heights\, MN). \nStop by our booth to explore the rewarding path of Agricultural Education and share the qualities you admire most in your agriculture teachers. Don’t miss this chance to discover how you can make a lasting impact as a future educator!
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/career-connections-at-2025-mn-ffa-convention/
LOCATION:4-H Building\, 1412 Cosgrove Street\, Falcon Heights\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teach Ag Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Change Lives\, Teach Ag Conference
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 14th\, a Change Lives\, Teach Ag Conference will be held at Central Lakes College in Staples\, Minnesota. The CLTA Conference will begin at 9 am and conclude at 2 pm. Participants will engage in workshops\, hear keynote speakers\, learn about post-secondary Ag Ed programs in Minnesota\, and celebrate the opportunities that agricultural education can provide. \nNominations should be made by Monday\, February 10. Students will be notified of their acceptance by Friday\, February 21. \nMake a Nomination
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/change-lives-teach-ag-conference/
LOCATION:Central Lakes College\, 1830 Airport Rd\, Staples\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teach Ag Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250202
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SUMMARY:MAELC Agricultural Education for All Scholarship — Deadline: February 1
DESCRIPTION:Do you aspire to become an agriculture teacher and create a welcoming classroom where every student belongs? The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply for the Agricultural Education for All Scholarship-a program created to expand access to the teaching profession and support students from all backgrounds. \nScholarship Deadlines:\nApplications accepted once per year – February 1 \nAbout the Scholarship:\nThis scholarship provides up to $5\,000 per recipient to help students pursuing licensure in Agricultural Education. Priority will be given to those entering their first year or those who have not previously received MAELC scholarship funding\, though all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. MAELC believes that increasing diversity in ag classrooms fosters student belonging and strengthens the future of agricultural education in Minnesota. \nWho Can Apply:\n\nUndergraduate students entering or enrolled in Agricultural Education-Teacher Licensure programs at:\n\nSouthwest Minnesota State University\nUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston\nUniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities\n\n\nGraduate students entering or enrolled in the M.S. Initial or Additional Licensure program in Ag Ed at the U of M – Twin Cities.\nStudents may apply prior to formal acceptance into a program.\nStudents from a traditionally underrepresented group in the agriculture teaching field are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a firm commitment to teaching in Minnesota.\n\nSelection Process:\nApplications are evaluated based on academic merit\, passion\, and commitment to become an agricultural education teacher\, as well as financial need. \nApplication Requirements Include:\n\nResponses to four short essay questions (max 300 words each)\nResume\nUnofficial transcript\n\n Apply Today!
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/maelc-agricultural-education-for-all-scholarship-deadline/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="MAELC":MAILTO:opdah012@umn.edu
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SUMMARY:Future Agriscience Teacher Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest Regional Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium is a professional development experience for preservice agricultural education majors which provides customized professional development\, networking\, and mentoring with current and future agriculture teachers and stakeholders. \nLearn More About the Event
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/future-agriscience-teacher-symposium/
LOCATION:Best Western Kelly Inn\, 100 4th Ave S\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota FFA State Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Change Lives\, Teach Ag Workshop \nCome join us for a one-hour workshop at the Minnesota FFA State Leadership Conference. No invite required. Register through your local FFA chapter.
URL:https://teachagmn.org/event/minnesota-ffa-state-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:St. Cloud State University\, 720 4th Ave. S.\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teach Ag Opportunities
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