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2 0 1 8 I L L I N O I S A G R I C U LT U R A LE D U C AT I O N R E P O R T
Doug Hanson, Chair ProHarvest Seeds
Alison Jefferson, Vice-ChairIllinois Agriculture Leadership Foundation
Karen Jones, Secretary GrowmArk
Allyn BuhrowBuhrow Farms
Dave CattronEducator, retired
Chad ColbyColby AgTech
Allen DietzEducator, retired
Becky Ropp, ChairILCAE
Dr. Richard Steffen, Vice-ChairUniversity Agriculture Instructor
Rylan Rusk, SecretarySecondary Agriculture Teacher
Jody HeavnerSecondary Agriculture Teacher
Kevin DaughertyAgriculture Literacy
Bill HarmonCollege Agriculture Instructor
Brad PilcherFFA
IllInoIs CommIttee For AgrICulturAl eduCAtIon
Foundation of Agricultural Education as Part of the Illinois Educational System
IllInoIs leAdershIp CounCIl For AgrICulturAl eduCAtIon
Senate Bill 255 passed and signed into law on September 19, 1986, creating Public Act 84-1452 and Chapter 122, Section 2-3.80 of the Illinois School Code stating: The General Assembly recognizes that agriculture is the most basic and singularly important industry in the State, that agriculture is of central importance to the welfare and economic stability of the State, and that the maintenance of this vital industry requires a continued source of trainedand qualified individuals for employment in agriculture and agribusiness. The General Assembly hereby declares that it is in the best interests of the people of the State of Illinois that a comprehensive education program in agriculture be created and maintained by the State’s public school system in order to ensure an adequate supply of trained and skilled individuals and to ensure appropriate representation of racial and ethnic groups in all phases of the industry. It isthe intent of the General Assembly that a State program for agricultural education shall be a part of the curriculum of the public school system K through adult, and made readily available to all school districts which may, at their option, include programs in education in agriculture as a part of the curriculum of that district.
Warren GraeffPNC Bank
Jay HarrisJ.o. Harris Sales
Kenny HartmanGlendell Farm
Russel HigginsUniversity of Illinois Extension
Chris KendallPeoria Educational region for Employment and Career Training
Mindy McDermottThe Climate Corporation
Vern McGinnisGrowmArk, retired
Amy LemanAdult Education
Doug HansonILCAE
Jay HarrisILCAE
Vern McGinnisILCAE
Aimee ShasteenILCAE
Allyn BuhrowILCAE
House Bill 4986 passed amending Public Act 84-1452 and the Illinois School Code on January 20, 2006, stating:Provides that a school district that offers a secondary agricultural education program that is eligible for state and federal funding must ensure that, at a minimum, the following are available to its secondary agricultural education students: (1) an instructional sequence of courses approved by the State Board of Education; (2) a State and nationally affiliated FFA chapter that is integral to instruction and is not treated as an extracurricular activity; and (3) a mechanism for ensuring the involvement of all secondary agricultural education students in formal, supervised agricultural-experience activities and programs.
The seven major branches of the Illinois Agricultural Education Plan are: PreK-8 Agricultural Literacy, 6-12 Agricultural Education Programs, Community College Agricultural Education Programs, University Education in Agriculture, Teacher Education Programs in Agriculture, Agricultural Workforce Knowledge, Skill, and Talent Development, and Public and Consumer Agricultural Awareness and Advocacy.
Tammy MillerJoliet Junior College
Don MoffittState representative, retired
David MouserTri-Valley School District
Aimee ShasteenFarm Credit Illinois
Becky RoppGrowmArk
Karen SchielerCompeer Financial
Kay ShipmanFarm week
Dan SwansonState representative
Greg WebbArcher Daniels midland
Kaitlin WeitekampJohn Deere
Michael WoodsIllinois College
Classroom/laboratory Instruction
37,823 duplicated students 33,050 unduplicated students
Work-based learning (supervised Agricultural
experience)
$11,698,212 total net earnings
student organization (FFA)
18, 453 members
sChool-BAsed AgrICulturAl
eduCAtIon
sChool BAsed AgrICulturAl eduCAtIon Is delIvered through three InterConneCted Components knoWn As the three CIrCle model
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Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) is a voluntary, grassroots agricultural industry group focused on the expansion and improvement of Agricultural Education programs at all levels. ILCAE is primarily an advocacy group focused on legislation that established the Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education (ICAE) and the Agricultural Education line item in the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) budget. Chair: Doug Hanson
Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education (ICAE) is a 13-member committee established by legislation and appointed by the Governor to advise both the governor and state education agency concerning Agricultural Education K-adult. Chair: Becky Ropp
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is the state agency responsible for preK-12 education, including career and technical education. The principal consultant serves in a supervisory, administrative capacity related to program approval, funding and regulatory requirements. Ag Consultant: Dr. Erica Thieman
Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE) is supported with funds from an identified Agricultural Education line item within the ISBE budget. Project staff includes a coordinator and five district professional staff charged with improving education in and about agriculture, prekindergarten through adult levels. Coordinator: Dean Dittmar | Program Advisors: Kevin Larsen, Luke Allen, Jennifer Waters, Megan Coy
Illinois Agriculture In The Classroom (AITC) program combines the efforts of the Illinois Farm Bureau, Facilitating Coordination of Agricultural Education (FCAE), University of Illinois Extension, Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Illinois Agricultural Commodity organizations, various Agribusinesses, and others in providing agricultural literacy for students at levels K-8. Education Director: Kevin Daugherty
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University Council consists of the Agricultural Teacher Education faculty from the four state universities offering teacher education programs in agriculture, ISBE, FCAE Coordinator and Program Advisors, FFA, and IAVAT. The primary focus of this group is to maintain consistent, high quality pre-service agricultural education programs and to identify research priorities. Dr. Dick Steffen, Dr. Lucas Maxwell, Dr. Seb Pense, Dr. Howard Heavner, Dr. Debra Korte, Gary Ochs, Dr. Andrew Baker
Illinois Foundation FFA is a foundation established to receive and disburse funds to support quality Agricultural Education/FFA programs. Director: Mindy Bunselmeyer and Treasurer: John Edgar
Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT) is a professional organization for agricultural education teachers at all levels. President: John Heiser, Director: John Edgar and Associate Director: Mindy Bunselmeyer
Illinois Association of Community College Agriculture Instructors (IACCAI) is a professional organization for postsecondary agricultural education teachers at all levels. President: Pete Fandel and Director: John Edgar
Illinois FFA Alumni Association supports and promotes the FFA organization and its activities and agricultural education at every level. The focus of the association is the local chapter affiliate. President: Steve Yandell and Director: Mindy Bunselmeyer
Illinois Association FFA is a career and technical student organization for students enrolled in Agricultural Education programs at the junior high, senior high, and collegiate levels. This organization promotes premier leadership, personal growth, and career success for all agricultural education student members. Executive Secretary: Mindy Bunselmeyer and Associate Executive Secretary: John Edgar
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) advocates for Illinois’ agricultural industry and provides the necessary regulatory functions to benefit consumers, the agriculture industry and our natural resources. The agency also promotes agribusiness in Illinois and throughout the world. Director: John Sullivan
Illinois Professional Agricultural Student (PAS) organization is a career and technical student organization for students enrolled in agricultural programs at the postsecondary level. PAS provides students with professional development opportunities, helping students get an edge in today’s job market. Director: John Edgar and Assistant Director: Mindy Bunselmeyer
Illinois Farm Bureau is a grassroots, statewide organization dedicated to enhancing the people, progress and pride of Illinois and its farming community. President: Richard Guebert Jr.
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VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION
TEACHERS
Incentive Funding Grant based on quality indicators for high schools and universities with an approved agricultural program, $5,359 per school
On-site technical assistance and mentoring to students, teachers, administrators, coordinators, and staff of county AITC partnerships, schools, colleges, universities, and agribusinesses
Improving high school agricultural education program grants to build greenhouses, improve mechanics labs, and update technology through computers, laptops, and tablets
Agriculture In The Classroom grants for county partnerships to educate K-8 students, teachers, and the public about agriculture
Agricultural teacher professional development and training on curriculum and classroom technology
Student teacher grants for students graduating with a license to teach agricultural education
Administrative costs
Three Circle FFA & SAE Grant for agricultural teacher extended contract salaries for work beyond the official school day, weekends, and summer months
Plant, animal, and horticulture teacher lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and student E-units correlated to the next generation science standards
Agriculture Experience Tracker (AET) website resources for program, teacher and student workplace record keeping and financial management
Growing Agricultural Science Teachers Grant for universities (4) and colleges(3) to recruit and retain agricultural teachers
Agricultural Education.org website improvements and maintenance
Online 9-12 grade agricultural course grants
$1,646,778
$454,794
$329,148
$130,000
$67,782
$35,500
$169,868
$1,406,635
$370,000
$250,115
$98,000
$35,755
$5,625
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FundIng For AgrICulturAl eduCAtIon In the IllInoIs stAte BoArd oF eduCAtIon Budget1987 $48,500
1988 $48,500
1989 $1,000,000
1990 $1,040,000
1991 $1,040,000
1992 $1,040,000
1993 $1,040,000
1994 $1,081,600
1995 $1,081,600
1996 $1,181,600
1997 $1,299,000
1998 $1,429,700
1999 $1,500,000
2000 $2,000,000
2001 $2,000,000
2002 $1,950,000
2003 $1,881,200
2004 $1,881,200
2005 $1,881,200
2006 $2,381,200
2007 $2,881,200
2008 $2,881,200
2009 $3,381,200
2010 $3,043,100
2011 $1,947,600
2012 $1,800,000
2013 $1,800,000
2014 $1,800,000
2015 $1,759,900
2016 $1,800,000
2016 $1,800,000
2018 $5,000,000
2019 $5,000,000
77 Ag In The Classroom county coalitions (89 counties) with community, industry, and agency representation reached 694,449 preK-12 grade students about the food and agricultural industry in providing a school based coordinator, student and teacher resources, teacher presentations and professional development, and field trips. 5,675 community volunteers and 10,082 donors participated.
334 school agricultural education programs purchased lab supplies, teacher resources, equipment, facility improvements, greenhouses, computers/tablets, registration for teacher professional development, and mileage for workplace visits.
33,050 6-12 grade students enrolled in at least one agricultural education course representing a 4.4% growth and 36% increase since 2000. Students learn about agriculture, food and natural resources gaining skills in science, math, communications, leadership, management and technology.
$11,698,212 in total net earnings was generated by agricultural education students through work-based learning activities known as Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects.
79% of school districts approved an agricultural course to fulfill academic course graduation requirements in science, consumer economics, math, social studies, and language arts. Agriculture courses are viewed as beyond elective courses.
157 high school agricultural teachers received 400 hour extended contracts to work with students, parents, and community members beyond the school day. Agricultural teachers with a 12 month contract increased from 4% to 40%.
153 new agriscience and horticultural science lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and E-units aligned to the new Next Generation Science Standards were developed for agricultural teachers to add rigor and relevance to their curriculum. A new course was developed as Plant and Animal Biology which will increase opportunities for schools in urban areas.
Professional development and graduate level courses were provided for PreK-12 grade teachers on advanced technology, agriscience, economics, communication, leadership, record keeping, and accountability.
6 field-based staff facilitated the implementation of agricultural education grants, resources, professional development, and initiatives. 463 on-site school assistance sessions were conducted with presentations to 4960 students.
University agricultural education programs purchased resources to graduate and license 35 new agricultural education teachers.
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InvestIng In the Future oF IllInoIs
Funding for agricultural education is an investment in the future of Illinois’ most important and vital industry resulting in increased enrollment in agricultural education giving more students the opportunity for leadership development, personal growth, and career success. Funding supported the continued expansion of secondary agricultural programs especially in urban areas, and the ongoing initiative of retaining and recruiting quality agriculture teachers. Increased agricultural education enrollment at all levels of education will provide increased talent to meet the 39% shortage of college agricultural graduates to meet the demands of agribusiness and industry.
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B U R E A U
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C H A M P A I G N
C H R I S T I A N
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C L A Y
C L I N T O N
C O L E S
C O O K
C R A W F O R D
C U M B E R L A N D
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D E W I T T
D O U G L A S
D UP A G E
E D G A R
E D W A R D S
E F F I N G H A MF A Y E T T E
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G R U N D Y
H A M I L T O N
H A N C O C K
H A R D I N
H E N D E R S O N
H E N R Y
I R O Q U O I S
J A C K S O N
J A S P E R
J E F F E R S O N
J E R S E Y
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K A N K A K E E
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L A W R E N C E
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M A C O U P I N
M A D I S O N
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M A R S H A L L
M A S O N
MASSAC
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M O N R O E
M O N T G O M E R Y
M O R G A N
M O U L T R I E
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P E R R Y
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R O C K I S L A N D
S T . C L A I R
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S A N G A M O N
S C H U Y L E R
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S H E L B Y
S T A R K
M C H E N R Y
T A Z E W E L L
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V E R M I L I O N
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Counties awarded an AITC grant and hire a paid coordinator
Counties did not apply for an AITC grant and hire a paid coordinator
Counties did not apply for an AITC grant and provide programs by volunteers
Ag In the ClAssroomThe Agriculture In The Classroom program provides accurate, standards based on classroom materials and resources related to agriculture to teachers across the state.
Using our network of county agricultural literacy coordinators, Illinois AITC continues to be the powerhouse of agricultural literacy programming. Partners supporting these efforts include: county Farm Bureaus, UIUC Extension, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Pork Producers, Illinois Soybean Association, and Midwest Dairy Association. Financial support for IAITC is provided by industry partners and individuals who contribute through the IAA Foundation.
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Ag In the ClAssroom77 coalitions covering 89 counties were funded in part through generous support of the IAA Foundation and the IAITC county coalition grant program. All counties in Illinois received teacher resources, student resources and related materials from the IAITC program. 94,511 pre-K - grade 12 students were engaged in lessons and activities about the environ-ment, and over 106,201 students were reached with pollinator resources. Additionally, 5,208 teachers received environmental resources and 4,977 teachers received pollinator resources. The Illinois livestock sector and their feed, animal care, animal nutrition, and economic im-pact was emphasized.
3,696 Authentic Agriculture Books Awarded to Teachers
41,369 Teachers utilized free classroom resources and trainings
694,449 K - 8 grade students grew in knowledge about food and farms through classroom lessons
$2,564,988 in state and local funds were raised to support local efforts
5,675 community volunteers support local agricultural education programs
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79% Mechanics
73% Greenhouse
56% Land/Plant
49% Landscaping
33% Garden
26% AgriScience
23% Aquaculture
17% Small Animal
4% Nursery
3% Large Animal
75% Science
27% Consumer Education
2% Math
1% Social Studies
1% Language Arts
TOTAl AG PROGR AmS
lAB FACIlITIES PROvIdEd By SChOOl
GR AduATIOn REquIREmEnTS FulFIllEd By AGRICulTuR Al COuRSES
321 2015-2016
327 2016-2017
334 2017-2018
62% Male
38% Female
7% Minority
9% Living on a family farm
16% Urban Students (living in a city of 20,000+)
progrAms & students(grAdes 6-12)
Average Students Per Class 18 -Employ 2 or more teachers 54 16%Agriculture articulation agreement with colleges
99 30%
Dual credit agricultural courses 94 28% MyCAERT Curriculum used by teacher
310 93%
Schools with an Advisory Council 176 53%Schools with a FFA Alumni Chapter 205 61%Average Incentive Funding Grant allocation per school
$5,359 -
Programs with a Jr. High Ag Course 95 28%
AG PROGR Am
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STudEnTS
STudEnT EnROllmEnT & FFA mEmBERShIP AT An All TImE hIGh!
18,453 FFA mEmBERS
33,050AGRICulTuR Al EduC ATIOn
STudEnTS
national chapter Award: growing leadersGoreville FFA Chapter
This year the Goreville FFA Chapter proudly represented Illinois through the National Chapter Award Program at the National FFA Convention and was named the National Winner in Growing Leaders. Whether they are addressing student obesity, excessive screen time exposure or sharing the message of citizenship through the development of a book chronicling the lives of local veterans, the Goreville FFA Chapter continues to develop leaders. “Interviewing and listening to the veterans has been a life changing experience that has given the members and myself a greater appreciation for what they have experienced and have found a new level of appreciation for their service and for our country. It has opened doors of a part history that we never thought we would come in contact with. It was such a privilege to have experienced the activity and incredibly blessed to receive this recognition. – Jeff Robison, Goreville FFA Advisor
IllInoIs AssoCIAtIon FFA oFFICers2018-2019
(From left to right)Secretary - Miriam Hoffman, Earlville Reporter - Shaylee Clinton, Mt. Vernon President - Sophia Horton, Fisher
Vice President - Eliza Petry, RochelleTreasurer - Taylor Hartke, Teutopolis
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413 Total Teachers
54% Male
46% Female
83% Member of IAVAT (professional organization)
27% Provisionally/Alternatively certified
31% 30 years of age or younger
21% Over age 50
35% 5 years of experience or less
15% 25+ years of experience
AvER AGE SAlARy On ThE RISE AGRICulTuR Al TEAChERS SuPPly & dEmAnd
TEAChERS
$50,972 2016-17
$52,433 2017-18
YEARNUMBER OF OPENINGS AG ED GRADUATES
10
teAChers(grAdes 6-12)
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
85 7897
212035
state Winner: Jennifer timm
Jennifer Timm, twenty-two year Agricultural Education Instructor and FFA Advisor of the Cisne FFA Chapter, was named Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers Excellence in Teaching Award Winner. Jennifer incorporates hands-on lab activities and real-world applications into all courses and students are afforded opportunities for success in community service, career development events, and leadership training through FFA. “The most meaningful accomplishments of my career are the relationships formed with students and their families who assume leadership roles in the alumni, judge various events, demonstrate the impact the program had on their lives and the importance they place on continuing opportunities for current members,” shares Jennifer. As both teacher and mom, she demonstrates the dedication of an outstanding teacher who has seen her own children reap the rewards associated with Agricultural Education and the FFA.
dISTRIC T 1
Aaron heartt mercer County
dISTRIC T 2 Corinne Batterman
manteno
dISTRIC T 3
mike Butler Athens
dISTRIC T 5
Jennifer timmCisne
dISTRIC T 4
Britney Cowansangamon valley
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exCellenCe In teAChIng AWArd WInners
Established by Public Act 099-0826 and funded by the ISBE Budget, funding has been allocated in the Agricultural Education line to support the Three Circle Grant. This grant supports agricultural educators’ extended salary beyond the regularly assigned teaching duties daily. School districts that employ full-time middle or secondary school teachers are eligible with an approvable agricultural education program. The grant partners with the school district to pay for 50% of 400 additional hours outside of the regularly assigned teaching duties. The grant pays a greater amount for new agricultural programs in the first four years. The district or community partners pay the remaining cost.
529 AvER AGE hOuRS WORKEd OuTSIdE OF SChOOl dAy
PER TEAChER
157 TEAChERS
53,844TOTAl hOuRS SPEnT
On FFA AC TIvITIES
52AvER AGE hOuRS PER
TEAChER SPEnT WITh SAE (WORK-BASED) AC TIvITIES
209,866TOTAl STudEnTS
ImPAC TEd
343AvER AGE hOuRS PER
TEAChER SPEnT On FFA AC TIvITIES
21,035TOTAl hOuRS On
CuRRICulum & PROFESSIOnAl dE vElOPmEnT
1,372AvER AGE numBER OF STudEnTS
ImPAC TEd PER TEAChER
8,233TOTAl hOuRS SPEnT
WITh SAE (WORK-BASED) AC TIvITIES
134AvER AGE hOuRS PER TEAChER On
CuRRICulum & PROFESSIOnAl dE vElOPmEnT
41%OF AG TEAChERS
PARTICIPATEd
83,112TOTAl hOuRS WORKEd
OuTSIdE SChOOl
three CIrCle FFA And sAe grAnt
12 mOnThS (40%)
11 ½ mOnThS (2%)
11 mOnThS (4%)
10 ½ mOnThS (7%)
10 mOnThS (16%)
9 ½ mOnThS (14%)
9 mOnThS (17%)
ContrACt lengths
$8,959 AvER AGE GR AnT PER TEAChER
$17,918 AvER AGE SAlARy InCREASE PER TEAChER
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stAr programState Teach Ag Results Program, a project of the National Teach Ag Campaign provides funds for states to develop sustainable programs to increases the number of agricultural teachers. Over 269 high school and college students were able to participate in an exploration of the opportunities to be an agricultural teacher this past year.
Activities to increase student interest at the high school levelFFA ag education career development event, teach ag workshops, Elite Conference, pre-service student teacher internships and scholarships, college signing day at Illinois FFA Convention.
Activities to sustain interest at thecollegiate levelStudent teacher recognition, pre-service teacher bus trip to schools, pre-service teacher internships, IAVAT Student Branch experiences and events.
Activities to retain teachersBeginning ag teacher conference, 2nd year ag teacher conference, graduate coursework, professional development, agricultural education identified as area of critical need, eligibilty for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness, IAA Foundation New Teacher Recognition (4 Teachers recognized annually receive a total of $10,000 for staying in the profession for 6 years).
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FFA CAreer development events
STATE WInnERS % OF SChOOlS
ThAT AT TEndEd
FFA leAdershIp opportunItIes
STATE AnD nATIOnAL FFA COnVEnTIOnS
PARLIMEnTARY PROCEDURE COnTESTS
WASHInGTOn LEADERSHIP COnFEREnCE
STAR, 212, BUILD COnFEREnCES
GOVERnMEnTAL AWAREnESS
LEADERSHIP TRAInInG SCHOOL
FFA memBershIp Is At An All tIme hIgh!18,453 MEMBERS
Agricultural Communications – Prairie Central 3%
Agricultural Issues Forum – Pittsfield 2%
Agricultural Tech & Mech Systems – Prairie Central 44%
Agricultural Sales – Prairie Central *National Winner 28%
Agronomy – Eureka 63%
Creed Speaking – Brooke Tompkins, Mulberry Grove 47%
Conduct of Chapter Meetings – Olney 1%
Dairy Cattle Evaluation – Chadwick-Milledgeville 35%
Dairy Handlers Activity – Payton Erbsen, Eastland 7%
Employment Skills – Emily Bluhm, St. Joseph-Ogden 41%
Environmental & Natural Resources – Paxton-Buckley-Loda 19%
Extemporaneous Public Speaking – Molly Schempp, Olympia 51%
Farm & Agribusiness Management – Prairie Central 28%
Floriculture and Horticulture – Nashville 37%
Food Science Technology – Clinton 22%
Forestry – Olney 30%
Horse Evaluation – Tri-City 51%
Land Use – Orion 62%
Livestock Evaluation – Jacksonville 66%
Marketing Plan – Cambridge 28%
Meats Evaluation & Technology – Prairie Central 30%
Milk Quality & Products – Prairie Central 51%
Nursery/Landscape – Glenbrook South 1%
Parliamentary Procedure – Paxton-Buckley-Loda 34%
Prepared Public Speaking – Hannah Spangler, Bushnell-Prairie City
37%
Poultry Evaluation – Prairie Central 39%
Quizbowl – Pittsfield 48%
Veterinary Science – Tri-Point 21%
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Section School1 Scales mound
2 morrison
3 Cambridge
4 knoxville
5 midland
6 marengo
7 Seneca
8 Chicago Ag Science
9 Pontiac
10 Tri-Point
11 Payson
12 midwest Central
13 Pittsfield
Section School14 Athens
15 Highland
16 Taylorville
17 Gibson City-melvin-Sibley
18 Hoopeston
19 Nokomis
20 Cumberland
21 mt. Vernon
22 waterloo
23 olney
24 Goreville
25 Harrisburg
SEC TIOn BAnKER’S PlAquE
top Chapter - pontiac FFAEarning the recognition that comes with the Illinois Banker’s Plaque means a lot to us because of the effort our students put in and the support provided by our community. Our school has developed a culture of life-long learning, and it’s humbling to be able to help students prepare for their career. The agricultural education model is unique in that it sets a solid foundation of classroom instruction, allows students the opportunity to compete and develop leadership through FFA, and immerses students in relevant career experiences through Supervised Agricultural Experience projects. It’s our goal to reach every student in each of our classrooms every day with this model.” – Parker Bane & Jesse Faber, Pontiac FFA Advisors
nAtIonAl FFA ChApter AWArd progrAm2018 Illinois Agricultural Education Reportthe orIgInAl stem FIeld 15
Ag Communications Penny Flood Cumberland
Ag Education Hailey mickelson Prophetstown
Ag mechanics - Design & Fabrication keeton reynolds massac County
Ag mechanics - repair & maintenance (Entrepreneur) Sawyer weinberg Southeastern
Ag mechanics - repair & maintenance (Placement) Ben marley Nokomis
Agricultural Processing Emma Aljets west Carroll
Agricultural Sales (Entrepreneur) *NF karson kimpling Flanagan-Cornell
Agricultural Sales (Placement) mackenzie Brackett Leroy
Agricultural Services Peyton Tester Hillsboro
Agriscience research - Animal Systems Eric Schafer Pana
Agriscience research - Integrated Systems Brandon Freed orion
Agriscience research - Plant Systems Daniel Vogwill Chicago Ag Science
Beef Production (Entrepreneur) Lindsey Decker Unity-Tolono
Beef Production (Placement) Bradly Johnson Eastland
Dairy Production (Entrepreneur) Jordan macomb
Dairy Production (Placement) Brooklynn Thorman Forreston
Diversified Ag Production Nicholas Torrance macomb
Diversified Crop Production (Entrepreneur) *NF Austin Schofheide Nashville
Diversified Crop Production (Placement) Tyler Ditchfield ottawa
Diversified Horticulture Cole Herrmann Nashville
Diversified Livestock Production Tanner mickey Taylorville
Electrical Technology Chris Gerdes Central at Breese
Environmental Science & Natural resource mgmt Hallie Grenfell Goreville
Equine Science (Entrepreneur) Tennyson kern Clinton
Equine Science (Placement) kaitlynn moore Goreville
Fiber &/or oil Crop Production Jacob Calhoon Goreville
Food Science & Technology *NF Jonathan Poole Chicago Ag Science
Food Service Brooklyn Tice Belvidere
Forage Production Payton Erbsen Eastland
Forest management & Products Noah mockbee Armstrong
Fruit Production Nathan Erwin Freeburg
Goat Production Ellie Paulsrud Blue ridge
Grain Production (Entrepreneur) *NF makenna Green Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond
Grain Production (Placement) Zach williamson Nashville
Home &/or Community Development Emily Denekas Eastland
Landscape management Trevor kaeb Cissna Park
Nursery operations John Searl riverdale
outdoor recreation Harley Leatherman Taylorville
Poultry Production Danielle klenske marengo
Safety Lexi Head Central Burlington
Sheep Production E.N. Hanson Clifton Central
Small Animal Production & Care *National winner Tara Hummel Tri-Point
Specialty Animal Production *National winner Jonathan Thomas Pittsfield
Specialty Crop Production Travis kaeb Cissna Park
Swine Production (Entrepreneur) Jonathan Timm Cisne
Swine Production (Placement) remington Henson wayne City
Turf Grass management Eston Coe Sangamon Valley
Vegetable Production Jeremy Steffen Prairie Central
Veterinary Science Taylor miller Freeburg
wildlife Production & management *NF Gage miller Cambridge
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national proFICIenCy Award WinnerSmall Animal Production and Care Placement, Tara hummel, Tri-Point
AmerICAn stAr In AgrIBusInessBen Curtin, Taylorville
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Tara’s love of cats may have begun years ago, but her employment at Select Exotics allowed her to gain skills in the production of Savannah cats, a hybrid cross between servals and domesticated cats. “Once I became fully a part of the operation it opened my eyes to the magnitude of the business. My work with the cats has provided me with short-term opportunities to save for college and to gain experience while obtaining a strong work ethic,” according to Tara who plans to pursue a veterinary medicine career path.
He bought his first welder when he was 8. He started his supervised agricultural experience and business, Curtin’s Creations, a CNC plasma cutting, welding, and fabrication business which engineers solutions to service the agricultural industry, during his sophomore year of high school. As a senior at Purdue University, he was named the American STAR in Agribusiness at the National FFA Convention and shook the hand of President Donald Trump. “My SAE has provided me with funding for a college education, entrance into a prestigious school of engineering at Purdue, internships, employment, and engineering insight needed to produce more technical product lines,” reflects Ben. We wish him much continued success upon graduation when he will take his place as a New Product Engineer for GSI, the world’s largest manufacturer of steel farm bins, commercial grain storage and grain silos.
Job Placement/Internship = 47%Entrepreneurship/Ownership = 30%Exploratory = 18%Research = 5%
Animal Science = 41%Plant = 15%Leadership Education & Communication = 15%Agribusiness = 7%Power, Structural & Technology = 8%Food Products & Processing = 8%Environmental = 3%Natural Resources = 2%Biotechnology = 1%
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As a young man raised on a cattle farm, beginning a Swine SAE was a bit of a challenge. “I had to prove to my parents that I was serious about the project,” shared Jonathan. By the time he was in 7th grade he had saved enough money from his 4-H Cattle projects to purchase his first two show pigs. From there, Jonathan has been able to grow his project to include 72 head by the time he was a senior in high school with the guidance of retired
and current producers in the community. “I have been extremely fortunate to have neighbors and other adults who have taken time to show me basic livestock husbandry skills, allowed me to borrow equipment, and have given advice when I encountered new challenges,” according to Jonathan. We wish him the best as he continues to build his herd and plan for his future career as an elementary educator.
national proFICIenCy Award WinnerSwine Production Entrepreneurship, Jonathan Timm, Cisne
2018 Illinois Agricultural Education Reportthe orIgInAl stem FIeld 17
discovery star placement: Lizzie Schafer, Pana FFA
discovery star Farmer: Delana Erbsen, Chadwick-Milledgeville FFA
FFA stAr AmerICAn And stAte degree WInners136 students were recognized with an American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. 4,255 degrees were awarded nationally. These members demonstrated the highest levels of performance in the organization.
539 students were recognized with a State FFA Degree at the Illinois FFA Convention in Springfield.
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FFA state degree stars: (from left to right) Poole, Tester, Ag Director Poe, Leman and Timm
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85 Full Time Instructors
122 Part Time Instructors
13 Average Number of Years Teaching
$67,209 Average Full Time Salary
49 Average Age of Teachers
27 Total Programs
50% College Students Who Were Former High School Ag Education Students
775 High School Students Offered Articulated Credit
301 High School Students Received Dual Credit
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2018 Illinois Agricultural Education Reportthe orIgInAl stem FIeld 19
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Chapters Members 163
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pas officers2018-2019
(From left to right)3rd Vice President - Seth Mitchell, Lake Land 2nd Vice President - Alex Walden, Kaskaskia 1st Vice President - Rob Janssen, WIU President - Ryan Reeverts, SIUC
Agribusiness Management and Marketing Systems Tanner Voss, Kaskaskia
Agribusiness Sales Eston Coe, Lincoln Land
Agricultural Education Career Program Becca Merrill, Joliet
Agricultural Education Systems Alex Walden, Kaskaskia
Non-Ruminant Animal Systems Justin Huff, Kaskaskia
Plant Systems Jonathan Donoho, Kaskaskia
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Mary Perry, John Wood
Ruminant Animal Systems Cady McGehee, Kaskaskia
Ruminant Animal Systems Amanda Engelken, Kaskaskia
Beef Cattle Lake Land Ellie Sennett, Lake Land
Crop Illinois Central Logan Pyles, Illinois Central
Dairy Cattle Kaskaskia Amanda Engelken, Kaskaskia
Equine Highland Kaiti Collins, Highland
Floriculture Lake Land Holli Fullerton, Illinois Central
Landscape Horticulture Lake Land Pat Watson, Kaskaskia
Overall Livestock Lake Land Sydney Trainor, Lake Land
Precision Agriculture Parkland Marke Raube, Parkland
Sheep Lake Land Murray Perkins, Lake Land
Soil Illinois Central Hannah Hofstetter, Land Land
Swine Lake Land Kyle Webster, Lake Land
Ag Equipment Service Andy Gustafson, Highland
Agribusiness Administration Ryan Reeverts, SIUC
Agricultural Communication Tanner Voss, Kaskaskia
Agricultural Education Alex Walden, Kaskaskia
Agricultural Sales Eston Coe, Lincoln Land
Crop Production Kaiden Pratt, Joliet
Dairy Production Brock Irwin, Kaskaskia
Feeds and Animal Health Cady McGehee, Kaskaskia
Fertilizers and Ag Chemicals Will Feucht, Illinois Central
Floriculture Galvin McQuellon, Illinois Central
Forestry and Natural Resources Emily Denekas, Highland
Fruit and Vegetable Production Penny Flood, Lake Land
Landscaping and Nursery Kailyn Mast, John Wood
Livestock Production Reagan Hoskin, John Wood
Impromptu Public Speaking Chase Trainor, Lake Land
Prepared Public Speaking Maddie Fugate, Lake LandLincoln Land
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The Professional Agricultural Student Organization (PAS) prepares students from two and four-year colleges for the workplace by building student skills through annual competitions and real-life learning applications.
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Illinois state Board of education100 North First Street | Springfield, IL 62777-0001
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james t. meeks Chair
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tony smith Superintendent
AGRICulTuR Al EduC ATIOn EnROllmEnT And FFA mEmBERShIP GR AdES 6-12
duPlICATEd40,027
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unduPlICATEd29,463
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31,655
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