activities · 27
what they do
direct service · 19
- Agricultural Education Resource Provision Support for Agricultural EducatorsProvides access to Arizona Agricultural Education resources for download, including curriculum from Arizona and National FFA. This also includes providing information on current job openings for Agricultural Education teachers in Arizona, and video resources from the Arizona FFA state office.
- Agricultural Education Resource Provision Support for Agricultural EducatorsProvides access to Arizona Agricultural Education resources for download, including curriculum from Arizona and National FFA, and offers information on current job openings for Agricultural Education teachers in Arizona. This also includes downloadable and video resources from the Arizona FFA state office.
- Annual Events and Conferences FFA Leadership & Career ConferencesOrganizes and hosts annual events for FFA members, including a Spring Conference and a camp in Heber, to apply leadership and technical skills in real-life settings.
- Chapter Event Support State Officer Educational Visits and Chapter EngagementProvides State Officers to attend chapter events such as meetings, after-school activities, and banquets.
- In-School and Virtual Classroom Visits State Officer Educational Visits and Chapter EngagementProvides in-person and live virtual classroom visits by State Officers to teach courses on agricultural issues, FFA opportunities, SAEs, CDEs, leadership, teamwork, and communication, with lessons chosen by agricultural educators.
- Middle School Program Development Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsOffers opportunities for middle schoolers, including information on how to charter a middle school chapter, and launched the Discover Middle School Conference at three summit locations in 2025.
- Middle School Program Development Youth Internship and Junior Staff ProgramsOffers opportunities for middle schoolers, including information on how to charter a middle school chapter.
- Recognition and Awards Programs Agricultural Education Scholarships & AwardsRecognizes State Degree Recipients, Proficiency Award Recipients, Adult Award Recipients, and American Degree Candidates, and facilitates an Award Selection Day.
- Scholarship Administration and Awards Recognition Agricultural Education Scholarships & AwardsAdministers scholarship opportunities for members, including state-level Arizona FFA scholarships and support for National FFA scholarship applications. The organization also recognizes State Degree Recipients, Proficiency Award Recipients, Adult Award Recipients, and American Degree Candidates.
- Scholarship Administration and Recognition Programs Agricultural Education Scholarships & AwardsAdministers scholarship opportunities for members, including state-level Arizona FFA scholarships and support for National FFA scholarship applications. The organization also recognizes State Degree Recipients, Proficiency Award Recipients, Adult Award Recipients, and American Degree Candidates.
- State Leadership Conference (SLC) FFA Leadership & Career ConferencesOrganizes and hosts the annual State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Tucson, which includes judging opportunities and a career fair for FFA members.
- State Leadership Conference (SLC) Organization Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsOrganizes the State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Tucson, which includes judging opportunities and a Career Fair, with opportunities for staff involvement.
- State Officer Classroom and Chapter Engagement State Officer Educational Visits and Chapter EngagementProvides in-person and virtual classroom visits by State Officers to teach courses on agricultural issues, FFA opportunities, SAEs, CDEs, leadership, teamwork, and communication. State Officers also attend chapter events such as meetings, after-school activities, and banquets.
- State Officer Classroom and Chapter Visits State Officer Educational Visits and Chapter EngagementProvides in-person and live virtual classroom visits by State Officers to teach courses on agricultural issues, FFA opportunities, SAEs, CDEs, leadership, teamwork, and communication. State Officers also attend chapter events such as meetings, after-school activities, and banquets.
- Student Leadership Development Conferences FFA Leadership & Career ConferencesHosts a multi-tiered conference series (Embark, Elevate, Ascend, Discover Middle School Conference, Activate, Amplify, COLT-to-Go) and regional summits across Arizona to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in FFA members and new chapters.
- Student Leadership Development Conferences and Events FFA Leadership & Career ConferencesHosts a multi-tiered conference series including Embark, Elevate, and Ascend for student leadership development. This includes regional summits, a Discover Middle School Conference, and annual events for FFA members to apply leadership and technical skills. They also organize a Spring Conference, a camp in Heber, and the State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Tucson, which includes judging opportunities and a career fair.
- Student Leadership Development Conferences and Summits FFA Leadership & Career ConferencesHosts a multi-tiered conference series including Embark, Elevate, and Ascend for student leadership development, along with regional summits and a Discover Middle School Conference. These events provide annual opportunities for FFA members to apply leadership and technical skills in real-life settings.
- Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)Offers Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to provide students with practical, hands-on learning in agriculture, helping them develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and career development skills.
- Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) Program Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)Offers Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) to provide students with practical, hands-on learning in agriculture, helping them develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and career development skills.
capacity building · 8
- Agricultural Education Resource Provision Support for Agricultural EducatorsProvides access to Arizona Agricultural Education resources for download, including curriculum from Arizona and National FFA, and information on current job openings for Agricultural Education teachers.
- Agricultural Educator Professional Development Support for Agricultural EducatorsProvides professional development, certifications, program grants, and compliance monitoring support to agriculture teachers, including organizing professional development conferences and maintaining an archive of weekly Ag Teacher Chats.
- Agricultural Educator Professional Development Support for Agricultural EducatorsProvides professional development, certifications, program grants, and compliance monitoring support to agriculture teachers. This includes organizing professional development conferences, maintaining an archive of weekly Ag Teacher Chats, and offering leadership and professional development opportunities for Arizona Agricultural Educators.
- Agricultural Educator Professional Development and Support Support for Agricultural EducatorsProvides professional development, certifications, program grants, and compliance monitoring support to agriculture teachers. This includes organizing professional development conferences, maintaining an archive of weekly Ag Teacher Chats, and offering leadership and professional development opportunities for Arizona Agricultural Educators.
- FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Leadership Training for Chapter OfficersConducts Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) to help chapter officers understand their roles and leadership opportunities.
- FFA Chapter Officer Training and Support Leadership Training for Chapter OfficersConducts Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) to help chapter officers understand their roles and leadership opportunities. This includes "COLT-to-Go" conferences focusing on operational aspects of running an FFA chapter, "Activate" conferences for new chapters, and "Amplify" conferences for advanced chapters.
- FFA Chapter and Officer Training Leadership Training for Chapter OfficersConducts Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) to help chapter officers understand their roles and leadership opportunities. This includes "COLT-to-Go" conferences focusing on operational aspects of running an FFA chapter, "Activate" conferences for new chapters and officers, and "Amplify" conferences for advanced chapters.
- Scholarship Administration Agricultural Education Scholarships & AwardsAdministers scholarship opportunities for members, including state-level Arizona FFA scholarships and support for National FFA scholarship applications, and awards scholarships to recipients.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Cultivating future agricultural educators recruitment_and_educationThe organization actively recruits individuals to become agricultural educators in Arizona by providing information on teacher experiences, university programs, and CTE certification pathways.
- Developing agricultural leaders through tiered training and practical engagement leadership_developmentThe organization develops leadership skills in students and chapter officers through structured training programs, including a tiered conference model for age-appropriate development, and by clarifying roles to encourage active engagement in leadership opportunities within agricultural education.
- Developing leadership through structured agricultural education leadership_development_in_agricultureThe organization develops leadership skills in students and officers through targeted training, tiered conference models, and by integrating leadership development as a core component of agricultural education, clarifying roles and encouraging active engagement.
- Engaging alumni and community for resource and support mobilization alumni_and_community_engagementThe organization engages former members and interested adults as alumni and supporters to provide resources, rally community support, and raise funds for agricultural education and FFA activities, including scholarships and awards.
- Engaging alumni and community for resource mobilization alumni_engagement_and_fundraisingThe organization engages former members and interested adults as alumni and supporters to provide resources, rally community support for agricultural education and FFA activities, and raise funds through various programs to support scholarships and awards.
- Engaging stakeholders through collaboration and advisory leadership collaboration and advisoryAdvances agricultural education in Arizona by convening diverse stakeholders to collaboratively identify opportunities, address emerging issues, and provide strategic recommendations and guidance.
- Expanding access to agricultural careers and scholarships scholarship_accessPrepares students for the broad scope of modern agriculture careers and increases access to higher education by connecting them with scholarships and career development resources across diverse fields.
- Fostering agricultural education through collaborative guidance and resource identification collaboration_and_advisoryThe organization collaborates with various entities to discuss the direction of agricultural education, identify opportunities and resources, and provide recommendations and guidance to address emergent issues and foster action.
- Leadership development through tiered training and role clarification tiered_leadership_developmentBuilds student leadership capacity using a tiered conference model and structured training that aligns with developmental stages, while clarifying officer roles to promote active engagement in leadership.
- Mobilizing alumni and fundraising for program sustainability alumni engagementEngages alumni and supporters to strengthen FFA by leveraging their resources and community influence, while raising funds through targeted campaigns to support scholarships, awards, and long-term program growth.
- Strengthening agricultural education through comprehensive support and collaboration agricultural_education_support_systemThe organization supports agricultural education by providing teacher training, managing certification systems, administering grants, overseeing program quality, and collaborating with various entities to guide the direction of agricultural education in Arizona, addressing emergent issues, and fostering action through recommendations.
- Strengthening agricultural education through comprehensive support systems agricultural_education_support_systemThe organization supports agricultural education by providing teacher training, certification systems, grant administration, program quality oversight, and by recruiting new agricultural educators, ensuring a robust and high-quality educational environment.
- Strengthening agricultural education via teacher support and program oversight agricultural-education-support-systemSupports the quality and sustainability of agricultural education by providing teacher training, certification assistance, grant administration, and program oversight, while actively recruiting new educators through targeted outreach.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Award Selection Day
An event where judges evaluate FFA members for awards, held in Phoenix.
Blue & Gold Gala
A fundraising event to support Arizona FFA.
Blue Jacket Legacy Program
A program to provide blue jackets to FFA members.
Camp Counselor Program
Opportunity for individuals to serve as camp counselors for FFA members, held in Heber.
SLC Career Fair
A career fair for FFA members held during the State Leadership Conference in Tucson.
SLC Judge Program
Opportunity for individuals to judge at the State Leadership Conference, held in Tucson.
SLC Staff Program
Opportunity for individuals to serve as staff for the State Leadership Conference, held in Tucson.
Scholarships & Award Support
Provides financial support for scholarships and awards for FFA members.
Seeds for Tomorrow
A program supported by the Arizona FFA Foundation.
Spring Conference
An event for FFA members to acquire knowledge and experience, held in Tucson.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- AZFFA Foundation Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
- Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association Partner — Provides leadership and professional development opportunities for Arizona Agricultural Educators.
- Arizona Agriculture Teachers Protective Association Partner — Facilitates membership and online payments for the association.
- Arizona Agriculture Teacher’s Association Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Employer and administrative home for the state's agricultural education program specialist supporting FFA.
- Arizona Department of Education Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
- Arizona FFA Foundation Partner — Works with the Foundation for fundraising initiatives like the Blue & Gold Gala, Blue Jacket Legacy Program, Seeds for Tomorrow, and Scholarships & Award Support.
- Community College System Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
- National FFA Network — Participates in the National FFA scholarship program and directs members to national scholarship resources.
- National FFA Foundation Network — Bruce Watkins served on the National FFA Foundation Board, indicating organizational affiliation at the national level.
- UArizona AETI Department Partner — Represented on Team Ag Ed, an advisory council for agricultural education.
- University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates to promote Ag Education Programs.
- Wieghat Graphics, Inc. Partner — Designed the Arizona FFA Association website