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2021 Fall_Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 1-Waste Not, Want Not

Food is Vital for every person in the world and is the greatest output of the agriculture industry. In this quiz, students will answer questions about the amount of food that is wasted every day.

2021 Fall_Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 2 – Arts and Culture in Agriculture

Information sources such as videos on YouTube, podcasts and blogs are popular methods for learning and consuming information. In this lesson, students will explore YouTube influencers, podcasts and blogs in agriculture to understand the role they play in the industry.

2021 Fall_Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 3-Craft the Perfect Digital Resume

As communications become more digital, so do resumes. Since resumes are now commonly submitted through email or posted on career websites, it is important to ensure your resume will grab the attention of a future employer.

2021 Fall_Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 4-Lifesaving Labrador

In this article, read about how the North Clay FFA Chapter is working to raise enough money to provide a service dog to one of their chapter members.

2021 Fall_Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 5-Wha’s Up With Almond Girl Jenny?

Production agriculture, the heart of agricultural education and FFA involvement holds a special place in Jenny Holtermann’s life. As a female farmer, she has found success in leadership roles advocating for the industry and raising the next generation of agriculturalists.

2021 Fall_Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 6-Curiosity Amid Chemotherapy

Stillwater FFA member turns cancer treatment into an award-winning agriscience fair project.

2021 Fall_Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 7-More Than a Jacket

Learn more about the famous blue corduroy FFA jacket that has been worn by members for nearly 90 years.

2021 Fall_Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 8-Honor the Heritage

In this article, Monte Cummins discusses how he came to love ranching and how he established his own herd. Cummins also learned a valuable skill from his father – leatherworking.

Sports Field Managament

The sports field management industry has a large impact on the sports world and is a great career that allows students to work in turf science as well as with athletics. In Pennsylvania, a new career development event (CDE) has been developed to allow students to explore this industry and career path.

Get Started with SAE

Supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. Before getting to that step, students will first need to determine their SAE. This lesson will help introduce SAEs to students.

94th National FFA Convention & Expo Implementation Guide

This educator guide is a resource for advisors who bring students to national convention and/or those students that are attending convention virtually.

2022 National FFA Week Implementation Guide

This guide is a resource for agriculture educators, advisors, chapter FFA officers, state FFA officers, state FFA staff, alumni and supporters to assist in planning and executing an engaging National FFA Week experience for the FFA chapter, school and community.

There Is a Reason for Your Season

Life has many challenging and joyous moments. In many challenging instances, we wish we could fast-forward to the next moment. But what can be learned from these moments? In the retiring address of 2020-21 National FFA Secretary Anna Mathis, we will learn that there is a reason for each season.

From Dreaming to Primetime

In this retiring address, 2020-21 National FFA Southern Region Vice President Artha Jonassaint discusses how dreams are the beginning of extraordinary actions.

You Are Needed

In this retiring address, 2020-21 National FFA Western Region Vice President David Lopez discusses how it is important to pay attention to people if we want to help others.

Keep Running

In this retiring address, 2020-21 National FFA President Doster Harper discusses how we need to keep running and persevere to find success.

Honor Tradition

In this retiring address, 2020-21 National Eastern Region Vice President Miriam Hoffman reveals how honoring true traditions while making true change can lead to true progress.

Your Path

Finding your path in life is important, but it is also important to know that your path may look different from others. In this retiring address, 2020-21 National FFA Central Region Vice President Paxton Dahmer discusses how it is OK to have a different path than your peers.

2022 Spring New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 1 – Well Polished Machine

This FFA member built a high-demand car-detailing business.

2022 Spring New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 2 – A Summertime Staple

Generations of FFA members have marked their calendars for summer camp. Consider doing the same.

2022 Spring New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 3 – On the Record: Dr. Shonna Tart

FFA alumna Shonna Tart, who works as a veterinarian at Henderson County Animal Clinic in Lexington, Tenn., explains what it’s like to care for animals in a rural area and how FFA members can prepare for a career in veterinary medicine.

2022 Spring New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 4 – Swapping Surprises

The fun project that connected chapters across the country had an even bigger impact than anyone could have predicted.

2022 Spring New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 5 – Recapturing a Lost Culture

Decades after the merger between New Farmers of America (NFA) and FFA, recognition is long overdue for an organization that shaped the blue and gold as we know it.

2022 Spring New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 6 – Learning to Lead

Joining FFA helped Bennett Perez go from shy to self-assured and gave her the confidence to chase her dreams.