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Sustainability: Soil Health
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/sustainability-soil-health/
These five lessons introduce students to soil health concepts, factors affecting soil health, soil conservation practices and planning for future soil health.
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Sustainability: Water Conservation
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/sustainability-water-conservation/
These four lessons will introduce students to water personal, local and agricultural water use and conservation.
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Introduction to Sustainability Online Modules
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/introduction-to-sustainability-online-modules/
Sustainability is a huge buzzword these days. But what does it actually mean? These modules are designed to introduce students to the broad field of sustainability and how it relates to agriculture, business and our everyday lives.
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2025 Fall Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2025-fall-winter-new-horizon-teaching-guide/
In this guide, you will find activities for eight articles in the fall/winter 2025 issue of FFA New Horizons. Worksheet answer keys can be found at the document. The activities are aligned to educational standards. (See each activity for the specific standards.)
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2025 Fall/Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 1- Go Far with an SAE Grant
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2025-fall-winter-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-1-go-far-with-an-sae-grant/
Allie Paschall identified a need in her community, then used funding to create interactive educational resources.
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2025 Fall/Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 2- Centennial Celebration
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2025-fall-winter-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-2-centennial-celebration/
Virginia leaders laid the groundwork for what would become the National FFA Organization.
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2025 Fall/Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 3- 4 Strategies to Succeed in Sales
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2025-fall-winter-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-3-4-strategies-to-succeed-in-sales/
Preparing today can set you up for the future — just ask this national career development event individual winner and National FFA corporate partner.
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2025 Fall/Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 4- Fresh Perspectives
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2025-fall-winter-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-4-fresh-perspectives/
Tahja Sims broadens her horizons as she works to amplify voices in agriculture.
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2025 Fall/Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 5- Equine Lessons
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2025-fall-winter-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-5-equine-lessons/
Lucy Barney shares the inspiration behind her passion for horses and the daily routines that shaped her award-winning FFA project.
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2025 Fall/Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 6- A Sweet Opportunity
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2025-fall-winter-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-6-a-sweet-opportunity/
Milton Hershey School grows leaders through classwork, community and hands-on learning.
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2025 Fall/Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 7- Ag101 Water
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2025-fall-winter-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-7-ag101-water/
Water is essential in our daily lives and agriculture. From raising livestock and crops to fueling hydroponics systems to cleaning produce, water affects the food we eat in more ways than one. Consider these states and opportunities for your future.
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2025 Fall/Winter New Horizons Teaching Guide-Appendix 8 – FFA Moment 1930
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2025-fall-winter-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-8-ffa-moment-1930/
Discover how the FFA Creed continues to inspire members across the country, through reflections, competitions and personal stories, 95 years after it was first written by E.M. Tiffany.
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Mary Kate Okula and Reyna Ramos, Hydroponic Lettuce School-Based SAE
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/mary-kate-okula-and-reyna-ramos-hydroponic-lettuce-school-based-sae/
Mary Kate and Reyna manage their school’s hydroponics program, “Jackets for the Future,” which provides fresh lettuce to their school community. Students will watch a video on this SAE and then brainstorm their own ideas and plans for a possible school-based enterprise SAE on their campus using the resources of their agricultural education department.
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Mount Pleasant Middle School SAEs
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/mount-pleasant-middle-school-saes/
It is never too early for students to start learning about how their interests and skills can lead to a future career. At Mount Pleasant Middle School in North Carolina, every student has an SAE that aligns with their interests and helps them prepare for their futures. Students will watch a video about middle school SAEs and complete a scavenger hunt using the SAE Idea Cards.
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Lily Carriker, Agricultural Communications SAE
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/lily-carriker-agricultural-communications-sae/
Lily Carriker’s SAE involves the website she created for a local agribusiness in her community. Students will watch a video on Lily’s agricultural communications SAE, spend time exploring different websites and think about how they would design their own websites.
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Addison Kennon – Growing and Processing Jalapenos SAE
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/addison-kennon-growing-and-processing-jalapenos-sae/
Addison Kennon processes jalapenos as part of her supervised agricultural experience (SAE). She grows and sells jalapenos locally, focusing on food safety and proper canning techniques she learned from her mother. Students will watch a video on Addison’s SAE and explore how they could begin their own food processing SAE.
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2026 Spring Summer New Horizons Teaching Guide
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2026-spring-summer-new-horizons-teaching-guide/
In this guide, you will find activities for six articles in the spring/summer 2026 issue of FFA New Horizons. Worksheet answer keys can be found at the end of the activity worksheet. The activities are aligned to educational standards.
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2026 Spring Summer New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 1: Avenues in Animal Science
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2026-spring-summer-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-1-avenues-in-animal-science/
FFA alumni share their career journeys and offer advice to help students find theirs too.
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2026 Spring Summer New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 2: Hooked on Conservation
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2026-spring-summer-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-2-hooked-on-conservation/
Pennsylvania FFA members learn about fish and water quality issues firsthand.
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2026 Spring Summer New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 3: Farm Fire Safety
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2026-spring-summer-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-3-farm-fire-safety/
This Chuckey-Doak FFA member transformed his passions into a project that equips others with tools, plans and resources to stay safe.
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2026 Spring Summer New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 4: Internship Insights
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2026-spring-summer-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-4-internship-insights/
From corporate offices to cameras, these past national officers discovered lessons in leadership, teamwork and career growth.
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2026 Spring Summer New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 5: Innovations That Transformed Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2026-spring-summer-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-5-innovations-that-transformed-agriculture/
Dive into these noteworthy innovations that, in some cases, continue to impact the industry today.
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2026 Spring Summer New Horizons Teaching Guide – Appendix 6: On the Record: Will Clark
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/2026-spring-summer-new-horizons-teaching-guide-appendix-6-on-the-record-will-clark/
This past Arkansas state officer and current Walmart executive continues to draw on his FFA experiences and pay it forward to future generations of members.
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Kylie Skadberg- Meat Processing SAE
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/kylie-skadberg-meat-processing-sae/
Meat processing is a unique SAE and career path. In this lesson, learn how Kylie Skadberg got started in her SAE. We will then learn what part of the animal different cuts of beef, pork and lamb come from. Finally, we will explore the everyday products we use that come from animal products.
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Jackson Brossart- Fishing Lure SAE
https://www.ffa.org/educator_resources/jackson-brossart-fishing-lure-sae/
Jackson Brossart’s SAE has taught him how to take a hobby and turn it into an SAE. Learn how you can take a hobby and turn it into an SAE and, ultimately, a future career.
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