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DuPont Pioneer supports key tools in agriculture education
 

 JOHNSTON, Iowa — DuPont Pioneer is working closely with the National Assoc. of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) to award grants to teachers who are implementing Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) but may lack sufficient resources. Grants of $2,500 to $5,000 are available to help train teachers and supply equipment and resources to prepare students for careers in agriculture and food.
Applications for CASE grants will be accepted through Oct. 30.
The DuPont Pioneer grants will be available to help in three areas teachers have identified as cost barriers to implementing the program in their schools: teacher training, equipment and materials, and end-of-course assessments.
CASE is a multiyear approach to agriscience education with rigorous educator training requirements and hands-on, inquiry-focused learning activities. The collaboration between DuPont Pioneer and CASE is a special project of the National FFA Foundation. This is the third year of involvement for DuPont Pioneer.
National FFA Organization grows to 610,240 students
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Analysts forecast that the world’s population will grow to 9 billion people by 2050. With global needs today to fight hunger and prepare for the expected population explosion, the industry of agriculture needs educated, skilled and passionate people dedicated to sustainability.
Today’s students are answering that call, evidenced by an explosion in FFA membership throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the past year.
Membership in FFA today stands at 610,240 students, up from 579,678 in 2013. Membership increased by more than 30,500 during the 2013-14 school year. The number of new, local FFA chapters throughout the country grew to 7,665.
“FFA, through agricultural education, is preparing our youth to ensure the security of our country’s food, fiber and natural resources for years to come,” said National FFA Organization CEO Dr. Dwight Armstrong. “Through real-world experiences, the nation’s agriculture teachers are helping students develop the technical knowledge, skills and problem-solving capabilities to be the industry’s leaders of tomorrow. FFA members will be tomorrow’s advocates for agriculture.”
Founded in 1928, the National FFA Organization’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Anderson Co. FFA wins 
milk quality, products CDE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Anderson County FFA has earned a state title in the Milk Quality and Products Career Development Event (CDE). Students from 33 chapters gathered at the Tennessee State Fair to compete in the event sponsored by F&M Bank of Clarksville.
The Milk Quality and Products CDE tests agricultural education students on their knowledge of quality production, processing, distribution, promotion, and marketing of milk and dairy foods.
The Anderson County team is composed of all freshmen. Mary Leach achieved high-scoring individual, Kayla Palmer and Rhett Boling tied for second and Colby Profit placed fourth. Anderson County will represent Tennessee at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky., later this month. The team will compete for national recognition and up to $1,000 per team member.
FFA chapter sends group 
to Farm Science Review
DECATUR, Ind. —A group from the Bellmont FFA Chapter in Decatur, Ind., traveled to the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio, on Sept. 17. 
The Farm Science Review was a three-day event containing all things agriculturally related, ranging from tractors to trucks to livestock and so much more. The group from Bellmont spent the day checking out the 80-acre exhibit area, getting to talk to many different people who each had a different job pertaining to agriculture. 
It was a great experience for all who attended, exposing the group to the many agricultural career options available and allowing them to explore these many careers. It was a long day for the Bellmont FFA Chapter, but it was well worth it.

VISITING THE FARM SCIENCE REVIEW are, left to right, Kady Fuhrmann, Farm Science Review representative Kevin Oetting, Cassie Fleming, Addie Minnich.
(Photo provided)

10/16/2014