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.

ACComplIshments

A D A M S

A L E X A N D E R

B O N D

W I N N E B A G O

B R O W N

B U R E A U

C A L H O U N

C A R R O L L

C A S S

C H A M P A I G N

C H R I S T I A N

C L A R K

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

D E K A L B

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

F O R D

F R A N K L I N

F U L T O N

G A L L A T I N

G R E E N E

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

L A K E

J O H N S O N

K A N E

K A N K A K E E

K E N D A L L

K N O X

J OD A V I E S S

L A S A L L E

L A W R E N C E

L E E

L I V I N G S T O N

L O G A N

M C D O N O U G H

S T E P H E N S O N

M C L E A N

M A C O N

M A C O U P I N

M A D I S O N

M A R I O N

M A R S H A L L

M A S O N

MASSAC

M E N A R D

M E R C E R

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

O G L E

P E O R I A

P E R R Y

P I A T T

P I K E

P O P E

P U L A S K I

PU T N AM

R A N D O L P H

R I C H L A N D

R O C K I S L A N D

S T . C L A I R

S A L I N E

S A N G A M O N

S C H U Y L E R

S C O T T

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

U N I O N

V E R M I L I O N

W A B A S H

W A R R E N

W A S H I N G T O NW A Y N E

W H I T E

W H I T E S I D E

W I L L

W I L L I A M S O N

B O O N E

W O O D F O R D

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

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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

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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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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

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer | Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois January 2019 2K 19-3235-00-09-010-5050-51

tony smith Superintendent

AGRICulTuR Al EduC ATIOn EnROllmEnT And FFA mEmBERShIP GR AdES 6-12

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