Enhance your leadership capacity
In Minnesota Agricultural Education, we enhance the leadership capacity of our teachers so they can pave the way for future generations of teachers and grow the profession. The Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) provides state leadership and professional development for agriculture teachers, along with the Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MNACTE).
Joining one or more of these professional organizations allows you to connect with like minded individuals who want to lift you up and help you be successful in your field.
Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE)
The Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators is an organization of agriculture teachers at the high school, post-secondary, and adult levels who seek to advance agriculture, food and natural resources education in Minnesota. The MAAE strives to provide leadership opportunities, service, and advocacy for its members.
National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE)
The National Association of Agricultural Educators is the organization for school-based agricultural educators. They are proud to advocate for agricultural education, provide advancement through professional development and work to recruit and retain agricultural educators in the profession.
Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MNACTE)
The Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education (MnACTE) is a representative, statewide, professional, umbrella organization of and for individuals who teach, administer, coordinate and offer support services to students in secondary and post secondary career and technical education. MnACTE has expanded its mission to include business and community organizations that partner with Minnesota secondary and post secondary schools to enhance the career and technical offerings for students.
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
The Association for Career and Technical Education is the nation’s largest not-for-profit association committed to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for successful careers.