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Cotton Gin/Warehouse Manager
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/cotton-gin-warehouse-manager-2/
A cotton gin and warehouse manager oversees all operations involved in cotton ginning processes, logistics with USDA Cotton Classing offices, logistics with procedures, storage and marketing of cotton bales. They are responsible for data management and reporting bale ID numbers and sample classing data. Additionally, they oversee gin safety protocols and procedures according to OSHA guidelines. LEARN MORE
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Food Safety/Quality Assurance Manager
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/food-safety-quality-assurance-manager-2/
A quality assurance manager in the food safety arena is responsible for policy, strategy and testing methodology to meet regulatory authority compliance in regard to the company product. They also assist in setting quality standards and ensure that production is maintained at such standards. Additionally, they compute formulas, percentages or production-specific factors using chemical and mathematical procedures. LEARN MORE
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/ffa-connections-2-2/
Food Science & Technology CDE An opportunity to learn and apply knowledge of food product development, food presentation and food safety issues through sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions. Milk Quality & Products CDE An opportunity to learn about and demonstrate knowledge about the quality production, processing, distribution, promotion and marketing of milk and dairy foods. Placement SAE Proficiency Do you work for someone in the agriculture industry? This paid or unpaid experience could be a great opportunity to complete a proficiency application and be recognized for all of you hard work!
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sae-connections-2-2/
Biotechnology Systems SAE Idea Cards The use of biotechnology in agriculture enhances plants, animals and microorganisms. Discover a related SAE in this exciting career path! SAE Grants Do you need financial assistance to help start or expand your SAE? Check out this resource to see if you qualify, and apply for a grant to help you with your SAE. Food Products & Processing Systems SAE Idea Cards Working with the physical, biological and chemical makeup of foods to improve safety, create better processes, enhance the nutritional value and shelf-life of foods, and develop new flavors and packaging are all part of food science. Discover a related SAE in this exciting career path!
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/current-events-2/
Cargill has developed their Waxy Corn Promise as a way to support farmers in sustainability and production. The action plans put into place help Cargill ensure sustainably produced products.
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sustainability-2-2/
Cargill is working to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. By looking at challenges through a global lens, progress to a more sustainable industry can be reached. In this article, Cargill highlights accomplishments that have helped meet these challenges in the industry.
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What does this part of the food value chain look like?
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/what-does-this-part-of-the-food-value-chain-look-like-2-2/
Have you ever seen a commercial for a new product being sold at the grocery store? Or maybe you have your own business, or know someone who does, and are in need of new products to make that business thrive. Chances are there was a specific plan put into place to market that product to meet the needs of the possible viewer of that commercial or marketing campaign. Within this step of the food value chain, it is important for the industry to share their products with consumers to let them know about the benefits of the product and how the product can meet their needs.
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/ffa-connections-8/
Agricultural Communications CDE Display and enhance your skills in communications by competing in this exciting CDE where you have the opportunity to develop and present your own media communications plan. Agricultural Sales CDE Learn by gaining experience and skills essential to the production and marketing of agricultural products. Gain a firsthand look at developing product knowledge and driving sales. Marketing Plan CDE Learn about marketing by engaging in the development of an agricultural marketing plan. After development, present your plan to a panel.
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Agriculture Broadcaster
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/agriculture-broadcaster-2/
Agriculture broadcasters use radio or television to report on stories that are relevant to agriculture viewers but may also be used by regional and national outlets reaching non-agriculture viewers. They collect and organize agriculture from news wires and other sources to share with viewers and listeners. They also help determine the editorial content of network programming and aid in the production of audio promotional, commercial and value-added information. LEARN MORE
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What are examples?
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/what-are-examples-2-2/
Within the Cargill line, there are a series of end products that are produced. Anything from chocolate to corn meal to fish feed. Once that product has been produced, it is ready to be advertised and marketed to the various consumers. One specific example would be the partnership Cargill has with the Ferrara Candy Company.
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Food Stylist
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/food-stylist-2/
A food stylist designs prepare and style food for photography or an on-air demonstration. They will consult with marketing and food production as to which foods should be photographed. They also may at times conduct live demonstrations at industry or private events. Furthermore, they will maintain and clean the test kitchen or demonstration area as well as any cooking equipment. LEARN MORE
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sae-connections-7/
Agribusiness Systems SAE Idea Cards Are you interested in connecting the business world with agriculture? The agribusiness systems career pathway is a great way to work in both the business world and agriculture by completing activities that contribute to successful agricultural production. Video Production SAE Video Michael McKay gives an inside look into his unique video production SAE.
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What are examples?
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/what-are-examples-5-2/
Cargill produces many important products that meet various needs for consumers. See how these products are selected and stocked for consumer use at Runnings, a store supported by Cargill products.
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CDE-LDE Classroom Resources
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/cde-lde-classroom-resources/
Turn-key resources to help teach the content of the CDE/LDE in the classroom at the basic level. (This is not a how-to win the national contest).
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Floriculture
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/floriculture/
Turn-key resources to help teach the content of the CDE/LDE in the classroom at the basic level. (This is not a how-to win the national contest).
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Nursery and Landscape
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/nursery-and-landscape/
Turn-key resources to help teach the content of the CDE/LDE in the classroom at the basic level. (This is not a how-to win the national contest).
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SAE Video Choice Boards
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/sae-video-choice-boards/
This document serves as a resource to incorporate SAE videos into the classroom. These videos allow students to learn about and develop/enhance their SAE projects. There are a series of choice boards available:six-week, nine-week,by quarter,first-half of the semester and second-half of the semester. Choose the format that best suits your classroom.
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Bell Ringers for the Agricultural Science Classroom
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/bell-ringers-for-the-agricultural-science-classroom/
This document serves as a resource to agricultural educators and advisors to incorporate quick ways in which to engage students at the beginning of each scheduled time block (i.e. class, FFA meetings, etc.).
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SAE Idea Cards
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/sae-idea-cards/
The purpose of the SAE Idea Cards is to assist students with coming up with ideas for SAEs. There are 360 SAE ideas in nine different focus areas that can be downloaded or used online. Each career area provides ideas for all six SAE types, which are Entrepreneurship/Ownership, Placement, Research, School-Based Enterprise, Service-Learning and Exploratory.
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Student Handbook
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/student-handbook/
This resource is a companion to the Official FFA Student Handbook (16th Edition) released in 2017. It provides information to facilitate student learning of FFA material and involvement opportunities. Features of the resource include:
-Designed to make efficient use of classroom time and engage students at a high level.
-Contains lesson plans, PowerPoints, activities, worksheets, questions, vocabulary and discussion topics.
-Everything you need to teach new students about FFA.
-Lesson plans that help cover the highlights of FFA.
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Educational Standards Alignment
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/educational-standards-alignment/
These educational standards alignment documents serve as guidelines to validate the topics to which they align. Educational standards are aligned to objectives and projected content and/or activities.
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Middle School Food and Agricultural Literacy Curriculum
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/food-and-agricultural-literacy-curriculum/
This middle school curriculum includes more than 150 free lesson plans-that's a year's worth of introductory agriculture content bundled into one location. These lessons are great for building your students' agricultural literacy and awareness and their appreciation for it.
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SAE Idea Cards-Agribusiness Systems
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/sae-idea-cards-agribusiness-systems/
SAE Idea Cards
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SAE Idea Cards-Agricultural Communication and Education
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/sae-idea-cards-agricultural-communication-and-education/
SAE Idea Cards
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SAE Idea Cards-Animal Systems
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/sae-idea-cards-animal-systems/
SAE Idea Cards
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