Agriculture Resources
The National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council)
The provides national leadership and coordination for school-based agricultural education and supports educators and state leaders. The council also oversees the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) educational standards.
offer a research-based framework to help schools evaluate and strengthen agricultural education programs across classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), FFA leadership development, facilities, and program quality.Ìý
New York Agriculture Education Outreach (AEO)Ìý
, an organization through Cornell University, support the growth and sustainability of school-based agricultural education programs in New York through technical assistance, program development support, and alignment to the three-component agricultural education model (instruction, FFA, and SAE). AEO also for new and expanding programs.ÌýÌý
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NY FFA OrganizationÌýÌý
is the career and technical student organization that complements classroom agricultural education by supporting student leadership development, career exploration, and experiential learning through competitions, conferences, and supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs). It is one of the three core components of comprehensive agricultural education programs. Ìý
Oswegatchie Educational CenterÌý
is an educational, recreational retreat center where many agricultural education program activities take place. The center serves as a training ground for members of the FFA to prepare themselves for the future through leadership development, environmental science, and outdoor recreation.Ìý
New York Agriculture in the Classroom (NYAITC)Ìý
helps educators integrate agriculture and food systems concepts into K–12 instruction through standards-aligned lessons, curriculum resources, school garden supports, and professional learning opportunities. The program is a partnership between Cornell University, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Â鶹¹ÙÍø, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and New York Farm Bureau. Ìý
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)Ìý
is a national professional development organization that promotes academic and career advancement for students and professionals in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences, with a focus on increasing diversity, equity, and leadership opportunities within the agricultural workforce. MANRRS provides leadership development, networking, mentoring, career readiness programs, collegiate chapters, and industry partnerships that help prepare students for careers across the food, agriculture, and environmental sectors.Ìý
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and 4-HÌý
connect research-based resources from Cornell University to communities across New York through youth development, agriculture, and community programs. The provides hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, STEM, leadership, and career readiness that complement classroom agricultural education and support experiential learning statewide. Ìý
National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE)Ìý
The is the professional organization for school-based agricultural educators across the United States, supporting teachers from middle school through postsecondary levels. NAAE advances agricultural education through professional development, advocacy, teacher recruitment and retention initiatives, mentoring supports, and national leadership opportunities, helping strengthen high-quality agricultural education programs aligned to the three-component model (instruction, FFA, and supervised agricultural experiences). NAAE also works with state associations, provides national conferences and learning opportunities, and supports initiatives such as #TeachAg to expand the agricultural educator pipeline.ÌýÌý
New York Association of Agricultural Educators (NYAAE)Ìý
The is the professional organization for agricultural educators in New York State, providing leadership development, mentoring, advocacy, and professional learning opportunities that support high-quality agricultural education programs.ÌýÌý
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM)Ìý
The oversee and support New York’s agricultural industry, food safety system, agricultural economic development, farmland protection, animal and plant health programs, and market access initiatives while also promoting agricultural literacy and connections between producers, schools, and communities across the state. This includes statewide initiatives such as Farm-to-School grants, agricultural literacy week participation, and partnerships with NY Agriculture in the Classroom and other organizations. Programs like provide financial assistance to help schools increase access to local foods while strengthening agricultural literacy and connections to producers.ÌýÌý
New York Farm Bureau (NYFB)Ìý
Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, volunteer organization financed and controlled by member families to solve economic and public policy issues challenging the agricultural industry. The supports agricultural literacy and community engagement through educator resources, classroom materials, promotion and engagement programs, and partnerships with initiatives such as NYS Agriculture in the Classroom. The organization helps connect schools with farmers and agricultural professionals to strengthen understanding of agriculture and food systems.ÌýÌý
Agriculture Education Guidance DocumentsÌý