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National Teach Ag Ambassador Training Session #3

Join the National Teach Ag Ambassador Training Session and learn about the mission of the National Teach Ag Campaign, the demand for agriculture teachers, and solutions to address the demand. Participate in discussions and access ready-to-use resources.

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National Teach Ag Ambassador Training Session #3

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  1. National Teach Ag Ambassador Training Session #3 FRIDAY, September 7, 20187-8PM EDT For audio call 1-800-434-5932Participant Code: 8342475#

  2. Introductions • Name • What are your plans for celebrating National Teach Ag Day???

  3. By the end of the training you will: • Describe the mission of the National Teach Ag Campaign • Define the agriculture teacher demand • Explain the effects of the agriculture teacher demand • Identify local, state and national solutions • Locate and organize ready to use resources • Participate in meaningful discussion • Ask timely and relevant questions

  4. Why Teach Ag? • Get your pen & paper ready! • List your Top 10 Reasons to Teach Ag! • You have 2 minutes! • Group Share

  5. Why Teach Ag? In addition to your ideas. • Every day is different and unique • Be a role model in the community • Travel domestically and internationally • Positive impact on others • Learn about diverse agriculture topics • In-Demand career area • Rewarding and fun • Develop relationships with teachers across the country. • Wake up excited to go to work.

  6. You Can Help! • Love your future career and let it show! • Encourage others to consider ag education. • Mentor and befriend new aged majors. • Work together • Stop the do-it-all mentality • Build strong relationships with decision makers

  7. Questions???

  8. Spreading the Teach Ag Message • Logistics • Procedure • Resources • Practice & Create

  9. Logistics • Presentations must occur between November 2, 2019 – November 2, 2020 • You will receive a $50 stipend for each presentation that fits the following criteria (up to 4 presentations) • Must receive prior approval including a draft AGENDA • Minimum of 1 week in advance • A minimum of 10 people must attend the presentation • At least 10 participants must be at least 15 years old • Reimbursed a maximum of $200 (4 presentations) • Turn in summary report with 2 high quality photos (within 14 days of event) • Post pictures and summary on your blog • Email to Andrea afristoe.naae@uky.edu

  10. Presentation Target Groups • Get Tagged to Teach Ag Theme • High School Agriculture Classes • FFA Camps and Conferences • 4-H and Related Groups • College Agriculture Major Groups • National Teach Ag Campaign Theme • State Leaders • University Faculty • Agribusiness Meetings • Education Groups • Alumni Groups/Advisory Boards

  11. Tagged to Teach Ag Presentations • Highlight the benefits of teaching agriculture • Highlight the demand for agriculture teachers across the country • Use Teach Ag videos as testimonials • Direct participants to the Teach Ag website • Share your story • Good handouts… • Teach Ag Flyer • Teach Ag Resources One Pager • Sign-Up Form (collect and mail or scan and email to Andrea @ NAAE Office) • Nationwide Supply/Demand (or regionally specific profile) • Teach Ag Posters

  12. National Teach Ag Campaign Presentations • Highlight need for agriculture teachers and impacts of shortage • Highlight resources available from the NTAC • Games (Play one for a few minutes) • Grow Your Own Ag Teacher Tool Kit • Direct participants to the Teach Ag website • Encourage them to get involved at the state/local level • Good handouts… • Teach Ag Resources One Pager • Supply/Demand Profile (National or Regionally specific) • Posters • Sign-Up Form (collect and mail to NAAE Office)

  13. Presentation Tips • Collect attendee contact info using the contact form (name, state, email) • Send to Teach Ag : Andrea Fristoe • Email/phone etiquette • Confirm and then reconfirm • Time, Date, Length, Location, Audience, Technology • Prepare, prepare, prepare • Bring a handout/hard copy • Print off your presentation in case technology fails • Know your audience • Dress Professionally-Teach Ag Apparel • Strong Close- Make an ask • Follow-Up with a personalized note • Direct to the Teach Ag website

  14. Presentation Resources • Teach Ag Website • Sample Presentation Outlines in Binder • Teach Ag Community on CoP http://communities.naae.org/community/mpa/teachag • Teach Ag Workshop Best Practices http://www.naae.org/teachag/tag-workshops.cfm • Each Other – Share on CoP • University Advisors • Shared Dropbox folder • NTAC Staff

  15. Bad Photo Examples

  16. Communicating the Message • Blogs • Cohort Group Emails • University/State • Emails • Updates • Social Media • #TeachAg • #AgEdu • #yourpersonalhashtag

  17. Questions???

  18. NFFA Convention Logistics 

  19. Hotel JW Marriott 10 S West Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-860-5800 You will receive a detailed Welcome Letter and Academic Release Letter by October 1st.

  20. ParkingJW Marriott 10 S West Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 $44/day OR Infield Lot with FFA Staff – FREE Teach Ag will cover the cost of your Uber if it is too far to walk back to the hotel. You will have access to your car if you need it. Andrea needs to know by Friday, September 27th if you want to park in the infield lot.

  21. Booths to Know at Convention NAAE Booth #4535 CASE Booth #4627 My Local Cooperative Booth #4519 Teach Ag Booth #2501

  22. Reimbursement Form Tips Fill out completely Details/Mileage Meals are $45/day. Fill in one line per day. Attach all receipts!!! Special notes we need to know Sign and Date (electronic signature is fine)

  23. Important Dates to Remember • NATIONAL TEACH AG DAY • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION • OCTOBER 27- NOVEMBER 1

  24. Questions, Comments, Concerns…..

  25. Contact Teach Ag Ellen Thompson ethompson.naae@uky.edu 605.350.3842 Andrea Fristoe afristoe.naae@uky.edu 859-257-2224 Victoria Hamilton vhamilton.naae@uky.edu 859-257-2224 Aileen Ehnaileen.ehn@naae.org www.naae.org/teachag @teach_ag #teachag

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