Agri-Entrepreneurship Program
- Select an Award Program:
2008 Judging Results
The 2008 judging for the Agri-Entrepreneurship program took place on Wednesday, August 6th at the National FFA Center in Indinapolis. The results can be found here:
2008 Agri-Entrepreneurship Results
Revised Program Award Amounts for 2008 Award Year
Chapter Award Winner - $150
If more than one application is filled out per chapter, the chapter should determine the winner. The chapter winner is awarded $150.
State Award Amount - $250
Each state is eligible to determine their state winner, award is a certificate in black frame and $250 cash award.
Application:
2009 Application
Note: this form has been updated. Earlier forms will not be accepted.
Teacher Resources and Materials
2008 National Winners
Justin Allen - Holton FFA, Kansas
Lindsey Gunter - Batesville FFA, Indiana
Amanda Jewell - Spencer County FFA, Kentucky
Mark Jolly - Eastern Brown FFA, Ohio
Eric Kamler - Fillmore Central FFA, Nebraska
Chase Kokojan - Drummond FFA, Oklahoma
Chris Lewis - North High-Bakerfield FFA, California
Derrick Rocker - Franklin FFA, Nebraska
Brielle Rodriquez - Highland-Bakersfield FFA, California
Matthew VanScoy - Ridgemont FFA, Ohio
Program Contact
Email: ag_ent@ffa.org
Phone: 317-802-4302
A Tribute to the Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Agri-Entrepreneurship Education Program is designed to increase the amount of entrepreneurship being taught in local agriculture programs across the country. With this information, students will be better prepared to become entrepreneurs and will begin to perceive entrepreneurship as a viable career choice.
The Agri-Entrepreneurship Awards honor FFA members who have recognized a market opportunity that was overlooked by others and conceived a plan to pursue that opportunity.
Agri-Entrepreneurship/Alumni Mentoring Partnership
Are you looking to start a new business or jump start the business you already have? The Agri-Entrepreneurship program is looking to match young Agri-Entrepreneurs with Alumni members to help them further the development of their business and compete more effectively in the Agri-Entrepreneurship award program. Members may be any age and will be matched with Alumni members in your area who have business experience and/or industry specific information.
If you’re interested in this program, please send your name and contact information to ag_ent@ffa.org.
Now Available - Lesson Plans
Recently developed are twelve free lesson plans that educators can use to teach entrepreneurial concepts. The lesson plans are available as easily downloadable .pdf files and include all handouts needed for the classroom. The lessons have been developed incorporating National Standards and can be used singly or as a complete educational experience.
Lesson 1.1 - The Entrepreneur in You
Lesson 1.2 - The Good and Bad of Risk
Lesson 2.1 - You Supply They Demand
Lesson 2.2 - Research Equals Money in Entrepreneurship
Lesson 3.1 - Brands and Business Goals
Lesson 3.1a - PowerPoint Presentation
Lesson 3.2 - On Target for Competition
Lesson 3.3 - Marketing Your Product
Lesson 4.1 - Where Do I Start? What Should I Know?
Lesson 5.1 - Understanding Legal Requirements
Lesson 5.2 - Advancing Your Enterprise
Program Requirements
Teachers must mail the entire completed applications for each participating student by the posted state deadline date or directly to the National FFA Organization by July 15.
All of the following items must be received in order to qualify for matching funds.
- Completed application form
- Essay answers
- Resume
- Advisor's statement
Student Awards
- Each chapter winner will be awarded $150. More than one application per chapter can be submitted at the national level, but only the chapter winner will be awarded the $150.
- Each participating state awards $250 and states with more than 20 applicants will be able to award a $100 second prize.
- Ten national winners will receive $1,000.
- National Winners Chapter awarded $500 to promote Entrepreneurship.
The national winners are honored at the National FFA Convention.
The Agri-Entrepreneurship Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.
