activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 22
- Administer Student Scholarship and Award Programs Agricultural Education Scholarships & AwardsAdministers scholarship programs, such as the Arizona FFA Scholarship and WLC scholarships, and award programs like the FFA Star Award and Agricultural Proficiency Awards, to recognize outstanding student achievement and support their education in agriculture.
- Administer Student Scholarship and Award Programs Agricultural Education Scholarships & AwardsAdministers the Arizona FFA Scholarship program, the FFA Star Award program, and Agricultural Proficiency Awards to recognize outstanding student achievement and support students in agricultural education, including WLC scholarships.
- Facilitate State Officer Engagement State Officer Educational Visits and Chapter EngagementFacilitates requests for state officers to conduct live or virtual visits and organizes statewide travel for State FFA Officers to engage with FFA members and industry partners.
- Facilitate State Officer Engagements State Officer Educational Visits and Chapter EngagementFacilitates requests for state officers to conduct live or virtual visits and organizes statewide travel for State FFA Officers to engage with FFA members and industry partners.
- Facilitate State Officer Visits State Officer Educational Visits and Chapter EngagementFacilitates requests for state officers to conduct live or virtual visits to schools and events.
- Implement Agricultural Science Education Programs Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)Implements agricultural science education programs that integrate classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experiences, and FFA student organization activities for students in Arizona.
- Offer Camp Counselor and Staff Opportunities Youth Leadership CampsOffers opportunities to apply as a camp counselor for a camp in Heber and as staff for the State Leadership Conference (SLC).
- Operate Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA) ProgramsOperates awards programs and organizes professional development conferences for the Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA).
- Operate Awards Programs for Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA)Operates awards programs for the Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA).
- Organize Events and Conferences for FFA Members and Educators FFA Leadership & Career ConferencesProvides annual events for FFA members to apply leadership and technical skills, organizes professional development conferences for the Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA), and hosts a Spring Conference and State Leadership Conference (SLC) with career fairs and judging opportunities.
- Organize Events and Opportunities for FFA Members FFA Leadership & Career ConferencesProvides annual events for FFA members to apply leadership and technical skills, offers opportunities for middle schoolers to charter chapters, and organizes a Spring Conference and State Leadership Conference with career fairs and judging opportunities.
- Provide Agricultural Education Job Information Support for Agricultural EducatorsProvides information on current job openings for Agricultural Education teachers in Arizona.
- Provide Educational Resources Support for Agricultural EducatorsProvides downloadable and video resources from the Arizona FFA state office, including Arizona Agricultural Education resources, and maintains an archive of weekly Ag Teacher Chats.
- Provide Resources for Agricultural Education Support for Agricultural EducatorsOffers downloadable resources, video resources, and an archive of weekly Ag Teacher Chats from the Arizona FFA state office, and provides information on current job openings for Agricultural Education teachers in Arizona.
- Provide Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)Provides Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to students, offering practical, hands-on learning in agriculture to develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and career skills, and offers resources for both students and teachers.
- Publish Newsletters Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes newsletters, with examples including issues in the first quarter of 2026, February 2025, and October 2025.
- Publish Newsletters Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes newsletters to disseminate information, with examples from the first quarter of 2026, February 2025, and October 2025.
- Publish Newsletters Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes newsletters, including issues in the first quarter of 2026, February 2025, and October 2025.
- Recognize Community Contributions to Agricultural Education Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsPresents honorary awards to community members to acknowledge their support and contributions to agricultural education.
- Support Middle School FFA Chapters Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsOffers opportunities for middle schoolers and provides information on how to charter a middle school chapter.
- Support Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)Provides Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to students, offering practical, hands-on learning in agriculture to develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and career skills, and offers resources for both students and teachers.
- Support Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)Provides Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to students for practical, hands-on learning in agriculture, offering resources for both students and teachers to develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and career skills.
capacity building · 3
- Operate Awards Programs and Professional Development for Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA)Operates awards programs and organizes professional development conferences for the Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA).
- Provide Professional Development and Support for Agriculture Teachers Support for Agricultural EducatorsProvides professional development, certifications, program grants, and compliance monitoring support to agriculture teachers, including leadership opportunities and curriculum resources from Arizona and National FFA.
- Recruit State FFA Officer Candidates FFA Leadership & Career ConferencesRecruits candidates for the State FFA Officer team from a membership base of over 13,000 students.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Alumni and Community Engagement for Program Support alumni_engagementThe organization engages former FFA members and interested adults as alumni and supporters to provide local FFA members with knowledge and experience, thereby strengthening agricultural education and FFA activities.
- Alumni and Community Engagement for Program Support alumni engagementEngages former FFA members and interested adults as alumni and supporters to provide local FFA members with knowledge and experience from agricultural education and FFA activities, leveraging community resources for student development.
- Comprehensive Program Support and Oversight comprehensive program supportSupports agricultural education programs through a comprehensive approach that includes teacher training, certification, grant administration, and general program oversight to ensure quality and consistency.
- Comprehensive Program Support and Standardization program_standardizationThe organization supports agricultural education through a comprehensive approach that includes teacher training, certification, grant administration, and program oversight. This involves standardizing middle school agriculture career exploration programs to ensure quality and consistency, incorporating CTE-certified teachers, industry involvement, age-appropriate skill development, and work-based learning.
- Comprehensive Program Support and Standardization comprehensive_program_supportThe organization supports agricultural education through a comprehensive approach that includes teacher training, certification, grant administration, and program oversight. This involves standardizing programs to include CTE-certified teachers, industry involvement, age-appropriate professional skills development, and work-based learning through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), ensuring integration of academic standards.
- Experiential Learning and Service Philosophy experiential-learning-mottoEmphasizes experiential learning and service through a motto-based philosophy ('Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve') to foster practical skills, personal growth, and community engagement.
- Integrated Three-Component Agricultural Education Model three-circle modelDelivers agricultural education through a comprehensive three-component model that integrates classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience programs, and FFA student organization activities to provide a holistic learning experience.
- Leadership and Personal Development through Agricultural Education agricultural-education-for-leadershipDevelops student potential for leadership, personal growth, and career success by integrating these elements into agricultural education, supported by a code of ethics emphasizing personal development, service, and integrity.
- Leadership and Personal Growth Development through Agricultural Education leadership_developmentThe organization develops student potential for leadership, personal growth, and career success by integrating these elements into agricultural education. This includes using a tiered degree system to recognize achievement, promoting a code of ethics, and utilizing processes like the State Officer Candidate program as leadership development experiences.
- Leadership and Personal Growth Development through Agricultural Education leadership_developmentThe organization develops student potential for leadership, personal growth, and career success by integrating agricultural education with a code of ethics centered on personal development, service, integrity, and participation in supervised agricultural experience programs. This includes using processes like the State Officer Candidate program as a leadership development experience, regardless of election outcome.
- Recognition and Achievement System tiered_recognition_systemThe organization motivates and recognizes student and chapter achievement through a tiered degree system for individual progression and award programs for chapter excellence, such as Superior and National Chapter awards.
- Standardized Middle School Agricultural Career Exploration program_standardizationRequires schools to offer a structured middle school agriculture career exploration program that includes CTE-certified teachers, industry involvement, age-appropriate professional skills development, and work-based learning through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), integrated with academic standards.
- Three-Component Experiential Learning Model three_circle_modelThe organization utilizes a three-component model that integrates classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience programs, and FFA student organization activities to provide a comprehensive agricultural education. This approach emphasizes experiential learning and service, guiding students through a motto-based philosophy of "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve."
- Three-Component Experiential Learning Model three_circle_modelThe organization utilizes a three-component model that integrates classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience programs, and FFA student organization activities to provide a comprehensive and experiential agricultural education. This approach is reinforced by a motto emphasizing learning by doing and service.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Blue & Gold Gala
A fundraising event to support the foundation's initiatives.
Blue Jacket Legacy Program
A program for giving back through the foundation.
FFA Alumni and Supporters
Engages former FFA members and interested adults to support local FFA chapters and agricultural education activities.
Scholarships & Award Support
Provides financial assistance and recognition for students in agricultural education.
Seeds for Tomorrow
A program for giving back through the foundation.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association Partner — The organization provides leadership and professional development opportunities for this association.
- Arizona Agriculture Teachers Protective Association Partner — Facilitates membership and online payments for the Arizona Agriculture Teachers Protective Association.
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Employer and administrative home for the agricultural education program specialist supporting Arizona FFA and agriculture teachers.
- Arizona FFA Foundation Partner — Works with the Foundation for giving back opportunities such as the Blue & Gold Gala, Blue Jacket Legacy Program, Seeds for Tomorrow, and Scholarships & Award Support.
- Arizona FFA State Office Partner — Receives and verifies middle school agriculture program approval forms and charter applications.
- Industry Partners Partner — State FFA Officers meet with industry partners during statewide visits.
- National FFA Organization Network — Arizona Association FFA is chartered by the National FFA Organization and participates in its national network.
- National FFA Organization Network — Participates in the National FFA scholarship system and directs members to national scholarship opportunities.
- National FFA Organization Network — The Arizona FFA is part of the National FFA Organization.
- University of Arizona Partner — Promotes the University of Arizona's Agricultural Education Programs as a pathway to becoming an agricultural educator.
- WLC Partner — Collaborates on the WLC scholarship program for FFA students.
- Wieghat Graphics, Inc. Partner — Designs the organization's website