2024 NAAE Convention

Being a teacher is demanding work…but very important work. Times can be challenging but as agricultural educators we know that we can be resilient. Come learn about how you can build your resiliency and have a satisfying career through the good and the challenging times.

This workshop is sponsored by BASF. 

As the agricultural industry evolves, the need for skilled professionals who can navigate its complexities becomes increasingly crucial. This discussion will delve into the essential skills that future agricultural professionals must develop to lead us into a sustainable and innovative future. Learn how organizational are investing in early talent programs to cultivate the essential skills that young professionals need now and in the future. By investing in early talent programs, the agricultural industry ensures that the next generation of professionals is well-equipped to meet future challenges and drive innovation.

This workshop is sponsored by Custom Ag Solutions.

The Farming is Risky Business (FRB) Web-Based Learning Platform is a free and comprehensive resource for teaching students about risk management concepts and Federal crop insurance programs. Sponsored by the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA), the FRB platform's content is state-specific and aligned with national and state content standards.

The FRB learning experience revolves around an interactive and competitive simulation game wherein students make annual production and marketing decisions on a simulated farming operation. After students make their decisions, the simulation runs and delivers their financial results. In many ways, the simulation resembles better-known games such as "The Farming Game" or even "Life." The FRB content and simulation are dynamic and highly engaging, with unique outcomes that change for every student in every workshop.

This workshop is sponsored by Custom Ag Solutions.

The Farming is Risky Business (FRB) Web-Based Learning Platform is a free and comprehensive resource for teaching students about risk management concepts and Federal crop insurance programs. Sponsored by the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA), the FRB platform's content is state-specific and aligned with national and state content standards.

The FRB learning experience revolves around an interactive and competitive simulation game wherein students make annual production and marketing decisions on a simulated farming operation. After students make their decisions, the simulation runs and delivers their financial results. In many ways, the simulation resembles better-known games such as "The Farming Game" or even "Life." The FRB content and simulation are dynamic and highly engaging, with unique outcomes that change for every student in every workshop.

The purpose of the Professional Development committee is to provide insight and recommendations on leadership and learning to improve and evolve educators for boundless classrooms.

Often, we get caught up in the slippery slope of saying yes to everything that comes on to our plate. We do things just because they have always been done that way. But with every yes, we ultimately are saying no to something else. Let’s spend some time during the session focusing on our purpose and discussing why it is important to us as ag ed professionals to understand how we can say no so we can say yes to the most important things that will advance our careers and personal lives.