Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.

Iowa’s Vision and Mission

Agricultural education is a systematic program of instruction available to students desiring to learn about the science, business, and technology of plant and animal production and/or about the environmental and natural resources systems. Agricultural education first became a part of the public education system in 1917 when the U.S. Congress passed the Smith-Hughes Act. Today, over 800,000 students participate in formal agricultural education instructional programs offered in grades seven-adult throughout the 50 states and three U.S. territories.

Vision

Agricultural education envisions a world where all people value and understand the vital role of agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems in advancing personal and global well-being.

Mission

Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.

Standards and Benchmarks

Agricultural Education Standards and Benchmarks

Courses

  • AgriScience 9
  • AgriScience 10
  • AgriScience 11
  • AgriScience 12
  • Employability Skills
  • Farm Business Management
  • Vet Science 11-12
  • Work-Based Learning 11-12

AgriScience Instructor and FFA Advisor – Joni Bruvold

Employability Skills Instructors