NAAE Organizational Members

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NOTE: The National Association of Agricultural Educators is pleased to provide a list of related links where useful information relating to agricultural education may be obtained. However, by providing these links, NAAE makes no representation or warranty as to the quality or accuracy of any of the information contained on any of the related links. Thus, individuals accessing these links should make their own assessment of quality and accuracy of the information contained on these links.

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aavimlogo.gif (3858 bytes)AAVIM

The American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials, commonly known simply as AAVIM (pronounced Ah-vim), is a non-profit association whose mission is to develop, produce and distribute quality instructional materials for instructors, students and administrators of vocational education.

In addition to the AAVIM Educational Materials Catalog, AAVIM also has resource catalogs for Agriscience, Technology and Industrial Education, Family and Life Sciences, Teachers, Teachers in Training and Administrator Training and Career College Association Instructor Training.

Homepage: www.aavim.com

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Ag Ed Net.com

 

AgEdNet.com
a service of Stewart-Peterson, Inc.

AgEdNet.com is a comprehensive on-line agricultural curriculum for busy high school ag teachers and students published by Stewart-Peterson, Inc. Subscribers receive over 1200 classroom-ready lessons in 20 libraries of topics. Many lessons include PowerPoints and crossword puzzles. A subscription allows access from all computers at the subscribing school. New lessons are added and current lessons revised to meet the changing needs of today's agriculture teacher.
AgEdNet.com is the only on-line curriculum that includes a news feature, AgEd Today, a time-saving daily summary of major agricultural news items written with the classroom in mind. It features weekly special story articles, a weekly quiz and FFA information.

Homepage: www.agednet.com

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Agrowknowledge

AgrowKnowledge The National Center for Agriscience & Technology Education

AgrowKnowledge is a national partnership of community colleges. Our work is enhanced by the involvement of business and industry, leading universities in ag education, secondary schools, and professional associations.

AgrowKnowledge understands the increasing demand for high-tech careers in areas such as precision agriculture, biotechnology, alternative energy production, natural resource management, and nutritious food production for a hungry world. As a result, AgrowKnowledge partners prepare students for the workforce, ready to use emerging technology in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Homepage: http://www.agrowknow.org

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The American Veterinary Medical Association


What is the AVMA?
Founded in 1863, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is the largest nonprofit association for veterinarians in the world. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., with a satellite office in the heart of Washington, D.C., the AVMA represents more than 75,000 veterinarians whose professional training prepares them to work in a variety of fields and with a variety of employers.

The Agricultural Connection
Students interested in agriculture and science will find that veterinary medicine presents countless opportunities to serve animals, people and the environment. For example, veterinarians play a critical role in monitoring the safety of the nation’s food supply from the farm — to the packing plant — to the kitchen table. They care for the health needs of animals on farms, ranches and feedlots and advise producers on the best approaches to production medicine. Through their work in governmental agencies, veterinarians help to manage diseases that pose threats to humans and animals and to protect the environment through research on pollutants and pesticides. It can be said that veterinarians utilize their skills to influence almost every aspect of daily life.

The AVMA has the resources and staff to assist you in promoting careers in veterinary medicine to your students. Visit our Web site, www.avma.org to learn more about the AVMA, veterinarians, and animal health.

Homepage: www.avma.org

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Animal Care Training

 

Since 1995, Animal Care Training (ACT) has been in the business of providing veterinarians the most comprehensive, convenient, and cost effective staff training resources available.  Today they are the leading provider of training resources, video, and DVDs for the veterinary and animal shelter industries.  This commitment to excellence is now available to high school programs that are training students to become Veterinary Medical Assistants.  The program, “Progress Tracker”, uses the innovative and creativity of ACT to help save you valuable planning and teaching time at an affordable price.

The materials (147 lesson plans, 100+ power points, numerous activities and resources plus over 500 online videos) are set up as online templates and can be designed so your students can access the activities, projects, videos, and test reviews that you choose.  As an added bonus Animal Care Technologies and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association online CVA program is included when you choose both the teacher and student module.  The Progress Tracker is available on a yearly subscription basis and can be purchased as a complete package or each component separately.  Plans are currently being made to add approximately 12 hours of large animal videos which will also be available on a yearly subscription basis.  Samples of the “Project Tracker”, online CVA program, and videos can be seen at http://www.4act.com/school.

We wish to thank you for your interest in our products and the opportunity to serve your education needs.  It is our sincere hope that you find our products to be all that you expected, and our customer service to be more than you expected for many years to come.  Our staff is always available to help with any questions you might have, simply by calling our toll free number at 800-357-3182.

Homepage: www.4act.com/school

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Applied Technologies

Applied Technologies is a division of Learning Labs, Inc., a 30 year, family-owned company with hundreds of agri-science and technology education products on the market. The curriculum is geared toward reinforcing academic skills through applied hands-on learning experiences.

The Agri-Science Series utilizes an advanced modular system to create an interactive learning environment for students. The self guided, step-by-step curriculum, guides students through topics such as; aquaculture, landscape design, horticulture, global positioning systems, natural resources, and many more.

Homepage: www.applied-technologies.com

 

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AEM logoAssociation of Equipment Manufacturers

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is made up of more than 800 companies.  AEM’s role is to provide trade association services on a global basis for companies that manufacture equipment, products and service used world wide in the following industries: Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, Mining and Utility.  AEM provides a wide variety of services that help members compete effectively in the global marketplace. 

Our services include:
Global Public Policy
Market Information
Technical and Safety
Trade Shows
Global Business Development
Education
Workforce Development

Homepage: www.aem.org

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batsonBatson Enterprises, Inc.

Batson Enterprises, Inc. is a U.S. family owned and operated company that serves over 400 wholesale accounts worldwide.  It is the largest wholesale distributor of fishing rod blanks and fishing rod building components in the USA.  We are honored to be in a position to help build the Next Generation of first time rod builders through our Batson U program. This unique program teaches students the art and science of building custom fishing rods while
building valuable life skills and character along the way.

In conjunction with JD Instructional Services, workshops are available to Teach the Teacher how to instruct this exciting rod building program. Please take a look at this exciting and dynamic approach to build the Next
Generation. 

Find out more about Batson U via the link on our website or call us at
877-875-2381.

Homepage: http://www.batsonenterprises.com/

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Bonnie Plants

Vision Statement:
“To be the most recognized and trusted brand in high quality vegetable and herb plants in North America.”

The plant business has changed in many ways since 1940 when our product was almost exclusively field grown vegetable plants. The product mix began to change in the early 70's as customer demand for greenhouse potted plants grew. To meet this shift in demand from bare-root to container plants, we began constructing greenhouses.

Alabama Farmers Cooperative bought Bonnie Plant Farm in 1975. The family members stayed on to continue operating the company. Business grew rapidly through the 80's as we added trucks and greenhouses to service an expanding market area. In 1983, we delivered plants into 13 states. As mass market retailers began to expand into the home garden trade by opening garden centers, we saw an opportunity to increase sales at an even greater pace. To prepare for this new market, we increased our distribution stations in other states. We hired more salesmen, constructed more greenhouses, and generally geared our operation for what was to be tremendous growth in the 1990's.

In 2007, our business has grown to 45 growing stations and a sales force of over 400. We deliver vegetable and herb plants to over 11,000 accounts in 49 states. These accounts include Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes, chain and independent stores.
Our business has grown significantly since our start in 1918. However, our values remain the same. One of Bonnie’s main missions over the years has been to promote gardening. Seven years ago, we started a gardening promotion program that we call the “School Cabbage Program”. We give away an O.S. (oversized) Cross cabbage plant to each 3rd grade student in elementary schools throughout the United States. The students grow these cabbages and keep track of various gardening task such as watering, weeding, fertilizing, and checking for insects. Children have a natural curiosity about plants and they love watching these cabbages grow into huge, basketball sized heads. At the end of the growing season, we hold a drawing in each state for a $1,000.00 scholarship that is given to the student who grew the largest cabbage head.

Homepage: www.bonnieplants.com

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CEV Multimedia

CEV Multimedia

CEV has more than 500 titles on topics such as animal and poultry sciences, judging, agronomy and crop science, environmental sciences, food and nutrition, agricultural mechanics, and human sciences. CEV videotapes emphasize content, are professionally produced, and contain state-of-the-art special effects and sound tracks.

Homepage: www.cevmultimedia.com

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 Curriculum Materials Service

Curriculum Materials Service

The purpose of the Curriculum Materials Service is to assist teachers of agricultural education in selecting, obtaining, and using curriculum materials in their teaching programs. This electronic catalog for 1998 is dedicated to that purpose.

Homepage: www-cms.ag.ohio-state.edu

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Deere & Company, founded in 1837 (collectively called John Deere), has grown from a one-man blacksmith shop into a corporation that today does business around the world and employs approximately 52,000 people. The company continues to be guided, as it has been since its beginning, by the core values exhibited by its founder: integrity, quality, commitment and innovation.

Homepage: www.deere.com

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Delmar Cengage Learning is the leading provider of lifelong learning solutions for educational institutions, businesses, and professionals. We strive to provide the best in educational resources and training materials for your students and are confident that we can offer a complete teaching package to assist with all of your classroom activities. Our selection of instructor supplements shall always meet the student’s needs, the instructor’s needs and the needs of a changing curriculum.

Homepage: http://www.cengage.com/delmar

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Grab Life - Dodge

Dodge

From the first Dodge that rolled off the line on November 14, 1914, Dodge has personified bold innovation and a totally unique approach to the automotive market. Throughout the world today, Dodge vehicles are known for uncompromising quality, durability, reliability and comfort.


But the spirit that embodies Dodge extends far beyond the conventional. Forward engineering and creative styling don’t merely create new models – they serve to invent and define completely new segments for the entire automotive industry. Witness the Challenger and Charger performance cars of the ‘60s, the creation of the minivan segment with Dodge Caravan in 1984, and the world-wide dominance of Dodge Sprinter. This year’s introduction of the all-new line of medium-duty Ram Chassis Cab models — stunning additions to the family of longest-lasting, most-durable pickups— adds further substance to the Dodge pedigree. It’s all neatly summed up in the Dodge philosophy: Grab Life.

For more, call 800-4-ADODGE or get online, at dodge.com.

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 Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc.Forrest T. Jones & Company

 

Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc., an insurance administrator, was established in 1953 for the single purpose of serving as a partner with professional groups and associations. Over the past 44 years, FTJ has worked hand in-hand with its clients in adding value to member programs through quality insurance products.

FTJ has grown from a major regional administrator to one of national scope. Licensed and admitted in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, today, FTJ serves 140 associations, works with 300 insurance carriers and provides policies to 250,000 insureds.

Homepage: www.ftj.com

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Gothic Arch GreenhousesGothic Arch Greenhouses

Vocational training in Horticulture gives your students the key to a wide range of challenging and rewarding careers.

Since 1946, it has been both a privilege and honor of our fourth-generation family-owned horticultural supply business to serve the Commercial, Institutional and Residential markets with quality greenhouses, shadehouses, equipment and supplies....both here in the USA and abroad.

Many years ago, at the request of the US Office of Education, we developed a guidelines to assist educators in planning and acquiring effective, innovative and relevant comprehensive training programs in Horticulture.

Our ‘Complete Horticulture Training Centers’ are designed for various levels of student enrollment and are available in phases allowing for future expansion.

Today we offer many sizes and styles of greenhouse products from low cost cold-frame structures and mid-level environmentally controlled commercial greenhouses…to sophisticated high-end greenhouses suited for University and Research level applications.

I invite you to visit our website to learn more about our company’s products and services.

Homepage: www.GothicArchGreenhouses.com


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Hobar Publications

 

Hobar Publications (A division of Finney Company)

Providing a variety of materials for Agricultural, Industrial Technology and Career Education. Materials include: textbooks, manuals, workbooks, computer software, videotapes, transparency and worksheet masters, small engine and hand tools, electricity practice panels, plastic welding equipment, concrete molds, and personal protective/safety equipment. Call (800) 846-7027 for more information and to receive our FREE catalogs.

Homepage: www.finney-hobar.com

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horizon organic Horizon Organic

Horizon Organic, a pioneer in organic dairy farming and the first nationally certified organic dairy brand, has been supporting healthier families and a healthier planet for nearly 20 years.  Caring about kids – and the world they will grow up in – continues to guide the company’s business commitments.  Horizon Organic® offers a complete and widely available line of great-tasting organic dairy products that reflect today’s earth-friendly values.  Horizon Organic® milk is supplied by over 450 certified organic family farmers from 23 states nationwide, and the company’s farming efforts have kept more than 17 million pounds of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer out of the environment.  For more information on the growing world of organic.

Homepage: www.horizonorganic.com


 



 

Hummert International
Providing Growing Solutions for Over 70 Years

Hummert International is a worldwide distributor of horticultural products. These products consist of chemicals, safety equipment, fertilizers, growing media, containers, watering & misting equipment, horticultural supplies to complete greenhouse systems, including electrical & maintenance. Educational seminars in greenhouse maintenance & landscape turf are offered to agricultural instructors. Horticulturally trained sales staff can provide technical assistance in the selection of products.

Three locations: Earth City, MO; Springfield, MO; and Topeka, KS

Best customer service in the industry • Over 35,000 products • Largest full-color supply catalog • On-line ordering

Homepage: www.hummert.com

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infovetsINFOVETS - Care for your animal from head to tail.

Infovets produces animal health manuals for educators and students for horses, dogs, beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats, and cats. Written by practicing veterinarians, the manuals are detailed yet easy to understand. They are an excellent resource in both the classroom and "field." The manuals are available in three formats: CD-ROM, printed and online.

Each manual is approximately 450 pages and is packed with information on management, routine observations and procedures, diseases, medications, and much more. There are hundreds of pictures and the CD-ROM and online versions have powerful search functions, thousands of hyperlinks and video clips.

The manuals are currently in use by more than 600 high schools and universities nationwide.

Contact us toll free at 1-877-424-7838 or visit us online at www.infovets.com.

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Pubs plusITCS Instructional Materials

Since 1938, ITCS Instructional Materials (formerly known as Vocational Agriculture Service) at the University of Illinois has been providing instructional materials for agricultural education.

Our catalog lists hundreds of titles. Formats include print publications, recordkeeping resources, various audiovisuals, PowerPoint CD-ROMs, and hands-on agriscience kits. To learn more, visit our Web site. Contact us to ask about catalogs or in-service presentations for your state's teacher conference.

Orders can be placed by calling (800) 345-6087 or by using our secure server at http://www.pubsplus.uiuc.edu for credit card purchases.

Homepage: http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/ITCS/IM

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IMPACTIMPACT
Ironworker Management Progressive Cooperative Trust

A Labor Management Taft Hartley Trust, whose primary mission is to expand job opportunities for Union Ironworkers and their signatory contractors through progressive and innovative labor management cooperative programs to include the development and implementation of all training initiatives for the International Association of Bridge Structural Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers”.  Please let me know if anything else is needed.  

Homepage: www.impact-net.org

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Instructional Materials Service
Texas A&M University

IMS is a service unit of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications at Texas A&M University. We are dedicated to developing and distributing instructional materials for agriculture, food and natural resources, and trade & industrial education to support public school students and teachers and to provide in-service education to teachers. For further information, you may communicate with IMS by e-mail at ims@tamu.edu.

Homepage: www-ims.tamu.edu/

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IntelliPrep – “Intelligent Solutions for Education”I

IntelliPrep provides the educator an entirely new concept in the preparation of students for career events. We produce programs that allow for thorough and intense learning experiences, while assisting coaches and educators with greater time management independence. With IntelliPrep, coaches and educators are able to concentrate their efforts on helping students develop interpersonal and specific technical skills, which cannot be self taught. Educators become facilitators, rather than teachers of rote materials.

IntelliPrep hones the student’s skills. The Teacher hones the student.

IntelliPrep is proud to be counted as a Business Partner with the NAAE - investing in Agricultural Education and in our students’ dreams!

Homepage: www.intelliprep.com

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Jaderloon Company, Inc.

Jaderloon was founded 31 years ago by Clemson University engineering graduates Don Looney and Dan Derrick. Don and Dan believed that they could design and build a higher quality, engineered greenhouse for the horticultural industry.

Jaderloon is a leader in product innovation. Many of its innovations are now used throughout the industry ranging from the cross-connector for holding frames together to its unique, new, patented roll-A-roof retractable roof system. Roll-A-roof retracts virtually 100% of the roof off of the greenhouse for extraordinary ventilation. It is the only retractable roof system that seals tightly and inflates for winter heating.

Homepage: www.jaderloon.com

James Allen

James Allen Insurance Brokers

James Allen Insurance Brokers is a national underwriting firm licensed to conduct business in 49 states who specializes in farm & ranch, farm auto, swine, poultry, excess farm pollution, commercial P&C as well as program development. The company was originally formed as a retail agency and quickly evolved into one of the leading farm insurance and product development firms in the US. Their group of companies will underwrite in excess of $51 million by the end of 2008 and will underwrite over $200 million by the end of 2014.

For more information please visit www.jamesalleninsurance.com

Homepage: www.jamesalleninsurance.com

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LA-COLA-CO Industries 

LA-CO Industries was founded in 1934 as a performance-based company. Performance in the products we manufacture; in the service to our customers; and in our people, who are our most important resource. Our company's success has been founded on the belief that first and foremost we listen to our customers. Once we determine their future needs, then we can develop high performance products that meet or exceed those needs. We continue to make extensive investments in new equipment and manufacturing processes and in new product research to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers.

Today LA-CO and Markal branded products are sold through over 6.500 distributors around the world in over 50 countries. This extensive network allows us to provide the highest level of service to our customers

For over 45 years the LA-CO All-Weather brand of livestock marking products have been the preferred choice by farmers to safely mark all their animals for animal health, breeding, sorting, and marketing activities.  It’s the brand they have all-weathercome to trust and rely on every day.

Homepage: http://www.allweathermarker.com

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lincoln

Lincoln Electric’s commitment to providing the most innovative, cost-effective, quality welding and cutting solutions is one that has guided our company for more than 100 years. This, coupled with our technological leadership and worldwide manufacturing and distribution resources, enables us to provide competent and reliable solutions for each of our customers.

Recognized as the welding experts®, the Company provides leading technology products and solutions. From its early beginnings, Lincoln pioneered technological advancements and improvements in arc welding consumables and equipment. Lincoln sustains the industry's most dynamic and comprehensive research and product development program. This effort is supported by the David C. Lincoln Technology Center, the most advanced facility of its kind.

The Company is famous for its productive and highly-skilled work force, as well as its unique compensation system, Incentive Management.

Incentive Management is widely studied in business schools and industrial management circles. The system compensates and encourages individual and team initiative and responsibility at all levels of employment within the U.S. subsidiary. Lincoln's other global operations have their own systems, where appropriate and practical. Lincoln has never experienced a work stoppage in its 100-plus year history.

Homepage: http://www.lincolnelectric.com/

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lifeknowledgeLife Knowledge

 

The LifeKnowledge Center for Agricultural Education was created by the National FFA Organization as part of a strategic initiative to help agriculture students develop skills in leadership, personal growth and career success. The LifeKnowledge program offers a comprehensive approach to leadership training that is designed to assist all students in actualizing the FFA Mission. Through the program, students learn the rewards of taking a more active role in life, work and their communities and how to make wise choices now and throughout their lives.

The LifeKnowledge materials and resources provide educators with the tools, guides and plans needed to build a total program. To learn more about the LifeKnowledge Center for Agricultural Education or LifeKnowledge Online visit: http://lifeknowledge.ffa.org , send an e-mail to: lifeknowledge@ffa.org , or sign-up to receive LifeKnowledge At Work- a free monthly e-newsletter created to advance the integration of LifeKnowledge in local agricultural classrooms.

Homepage: http://lifeknowledge .ffa.org

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The Mathile Institute

Hunger Fighters is a global initiative founded in 2009 by The Mathile Institute for the Advancement of Human Nutrition. Inspired by Dr. Norman Borlaug, the focus of Hunger Fighters is the creation and delivery of educational programs that give teachers and their students helpful and informative tools about world food inequity, people who have made and are making a difference, as well as short- and long-term opportunities to create sustainable solutions.  Join us!

Initiative Homepage: www.hunger-fighters.org
Mathile Institute Homepage:  www.mathileinstitute.org

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Market Day

Market Day Family of Fundraisers

Market Day provides a variety of fundraising programs designed to meet the needs of organizations across the country.  Market Day's portfolio includes its flagship monthly grocery program, along with single event opportunities to help organizations achieve fundraising success.  Market Day specializes in creating customized fundraising solutions, and since its inception over 30 years ago has raised more than $400 million for America’s communities.  For more information, please visit marketdayfundraising.com. 

Homepage: www.marketday.com

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NADC

Established in 1919, Nashville Auto-Diesel College is committed to the success of its students. The first course offered at the school was auto mechanics. Diesel engine training was added in 1935, and Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology was added to the curriculum in 1946.

Since 1946, NADC has been approved for veteran’s training and about 30 states use the school for the training of the disabled through vocational rehabilitation.

You can become part of a 90 year automotive tradition and a student population that includes students from all 50 states and 62 foreign countries. Set in a campus environment, NADC also offers a full service cafeteria, two dormitories and off-campus apartments.

At Nashville Auto-Diesel College we can help you start your future in the automotive industry, now.

Homepage: http://www.lincolnedu.com/schools/nadcb

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National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Initiated in 1898, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is the marketing organization and trade association for America's one million cattle farmers and ranchers. With offices in Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C., NCBA is a consumer-focused, producer-directed organization representing the largest segment of the nation's food and fiber industry.

NCBA works to achieve the vision: "A dynamic and profitable beef industry, which concentrates resources around a unified plan, consistently meets global consumer needs and increases demand."

Homepage: www.beef.org

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) is the United States federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the US Department of Health and Human Services.

NIOSH is headquartered in Washington, DC, with research laboratories and offices in Cincinnati, OH, Morgantown, WV, Pittsburgh, PA, Spokane, WA and Atlanta, GA. NIOSH is a professionally diverse organization with a staff of over 1,400 people representing a wide range of disciplines. NIOSH publishes the National Agricultural Safety Database.

Hompage: http://www.cdc.gov/NIOSH

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owlOne Less Thing is for busy teachers that need review and reinforcement activities but do not have the time to make them. All our products are developed by teachers, have been used in the classroom, and proven effective. Our mission is to provide teachers with one less thing to do. Our products are simple, flexible, and ready to use with no copies to be made, no software to use, and no technology to set up! All our products can be used in multiple ways to engage the entire class in learning focused activities. Teachers love the ease of use, the convenience, and the durability of our products. Our Ready Review activities are perfect for preparing and remediating students for the High School Graduation Tests, End of Course Tests, the CRCT, and for reinforcing the unit concepts everyday in the classroom. Our Agriculture products not only help teachers in the classroom but can also be used for Career Development Event preparation.

Homepage: http://stores.onelessthing.net/StoreFront.bok

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Outdoor OPEIPower Equipment Institute The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is the international trade association representing the $12 billion landscape, lawn and garden, forestry, and utility equipment manufacturing industry.  Member products include lawnmowers, riding mowers, chainsaws, snow throwers trimmers, edgers, blowers, tillers and utility vehicles and related products.  The association is a co-sponsor of GIE+EXPO, the Green Industry and Equipment Expo and international trade show held annually in Louisville, Kentucky.

OPEI is committed to ongoing efforts to ensure consumer safety and access to outdoor power equipment in order to maintain and enhance outdoor landscapes.  OPEI worked cooperatively with EPA in the promulgation of the Phase III emission regulations.  Once fully implemented, the outdoor power equipment industry will have reduced emissions by 95% in just 15 years since it first became regulated.

OPEI serves as an industry advocate before federal, state, and international legislative and regulatory bodies. In advocating for the success and strength of the industry, OPEI takes great care to ensure that the association’s positions and policies reflect the highest degree of corporate social responsibility. The association is a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) in the development of safety standards .

Homepage: www.opei.org

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PAQ Interactive

PAQ Interactive builds websites that work. Our portfolio includes several agricultural education clients including www.agriculturaleducation.org, www.agrowknow.org, and www.mdffa.org. We also created a place for FFA chapters to get online at www.ffachapter.net.

FFAChapter.net is an easy, cost-effective way to get your FFA chapter online. Our websites are simple and complete, with pages for every FFA Chapter need, from officer introductions to year-end reports. Built-in forms make it easy to edit information, update program details, add news, and include upcoming events on your FFA chapter website. We packaged all the tools you need to get your FFA chapter website up and running with ease. Our web-based forms allow you to control the content, look and feel of your FFA chapter website. Get involved in your FFA Chapter with periodic edits and new additions to keep members, parents, and the community informed of your activities. Get online today with FFAChapter.net by PAQ Interactive.

Website: www.paqinteractive.com

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Professional Landcare Network

 

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is an international association serving lawn care professionals, landscape management contractors, design/build/installation professionals, interior plantscapers, students, faculty, and other green industry affiliates. PLANET develops and maintains active programs for more than 4,000 member firms in the areas of business management, government affairs, public relations, technical assistance, safety and insurance, education, and interindustry relations with other facets of the green industry. The organization provides its members with a good business foundation to help them evaluate, plan, and better manage their companies. Member firms have direct access to marketing tools, industry specific business publications, updates on legislative issues, and networking opportunities that can assist them in becoming more profitable.

PLANET provides students and faculty with the latest industry and career information. The On Campus with PLANET e-newsletter is specifically designed to keep students and educators updated on upcoming events, the association's collegiate accreditation program, and the educational foundation scholarship program. Also, PLANET hosts an annual event for students, Student Career Days. This event brings the best interior and exterior landscape and lawn care students from around the country to one place, where they can show off their skills in a wide variety of competitions and speak to green industry company representatives about employment opportunities. Touted as the best recruiting opportunity of the year for the green industry, PLANET’s Student Career Days includes a Career Fair, at which companies can set up displays, network with students, and hold formal interviews.

For more information about PLANET, please visit www.landcarenetwork.org or call (800) 395-2522

Website: http://www.landcarenetwork.org

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popcornboardThe Popcorn Board

The Popcorn Board is a non-profit organization funded by U.S. Popcorn Processors. The Board strives to raise the awareness of U.S. popcorn as a versatile, whole-grain snack via domestic and international marketing efforts.

The Popcorn Board is part of the National Commodity Checkoff Board and Council; a national commodity promotion and research program. In 1999, then Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman proclaimed October as National Popcorn Poppin' Month.

Homepage: http://www.popcorn.org

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USDA Risk Management Agency

 

USDA Risk Management Agency

The USDA, Risk Management Agency (RMA) was created in 1996 to operate and manage the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). The FCIC was founded in 1938. RMA, via the FCIC provides crop insurance to American producers. Federal crop insurance protects farmers against production or revenue losses. What perils are covered?  Natural disasters, drought, excess water, freeze, hail, plant disease, wind, flood, insects and loss of revenue. What is not covered? Poor Management and poor farming practices, chemical drift, negligence, wrongdoing.

Why is the U.S. Government involved? In case there are large, widespread, catastrophic losses due to broad perils. Crop insurance coverage is offered in all states. This involvement makes crop insurance premiums affordable with federal subsidies. Private insurance companies have Standard Reinsurance Agreements with RMA. The companies provide agents that sell the crop insurance to producers. The companies manage loss adjusters and pay all claims and assume risk to balance the claims authority.

The RMA, Risk Management Education (RME) Division works with public and private partners to train farmers and ranchers in using risk management tools and strategies.  RME supports the mission of delivering Federal crop insurance, through providing farmers with information and educational opportunities to learn more about risk, the tools available to manage risk, and the process of making sound risk management decisions.

Risk management strategies must fit each producer’s circumstances, the current business environment, and must integrate production, marketing, financial, legal and human risk. The objective of risk management is not to eliminate risk. Risk management is taking the right risks to maximize profit while reducing income variability and meeting financial obligations. RMA awards partnership agreements that will support the development of new risk management tools; outreach opportunities…to small and limited resource farmers and ranchers; risk management education; and crop insurance education in 15 Targeted States.

Homepage: www.rma.usda.gov

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Scotchman Industries, Inc.

Scotchman Industries manufactures a complete line of metal fabricating equipment and is preferred by metal fabricators and school ag shops. Scotchman manufactures hydraulic ironworkers from 45 to 150 tons in single operator and dual operator models.  All models are designed to punch, shear, notch and bend for all your fabricating needs. No fabricating shop is complete without a circular cold saw or band saw.  Scotchman manufactures cold saw models from 10” to 14”, manual or semi-automatic; and band saw models with fixed head or swing head with capacities from 10” x 16” to 14” x 19”.

Scotchman Advanced Measuring Systems is another valuable product manufactured by Scotchman.  These systems can be mounted on metal or wood machines and are available from left to right or right to left. If you are looking for financing, Scotchman Credit Corp is your answer.  You can lease purchase all your metal working equipment with easy, yearly payments.

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STHILSTIHL Inc.

STIHL Inc. manufactures the world's largest selling brand of chain saws and cut-off machines and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through independent servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast – not mass merchants. STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL dealers are for distribution in the U.S. only. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.

STIHL is also pleased to support the education efforts of the American Farm Bureau, National FFA, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), and the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD).

Homepage: www.stihlusa.com

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Stuppy Greenhouse Manufacturing, Inc.

Stuppy Greenhouse Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures PowerHouse®, Rainbow® Plus, and System 2000® Greenhouses and is a distributor of greenhouse equipment to commercial growers, retail garden centers and institutional greenhouses.

Special emphasis is placed on the speed with which Stuppy responds to growers' needs and on the innovative ways they can respond with practical solutions to special grower problems.

Homepage: www.stuppy.com

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Texas Tech University
College of Outreach and Distance Education

No matter where "here" is, accessing a quality education is possible through Texas Tech University's College of Outreach & Distance Education (CODE). No matter where you are - whether you need primary, secondary, or undergraduate options - our distance learning solutions will meet your needs.   With more than 30 college distance learning and off-campus instruction offerings, certificate and certificate preparation programs and a comprehensive K-12 distance learning program including a high school diploma track, pursuing an education through Texas Tech University is possible.

Homepage: www.de.ttu.edu

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Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States. Founded in 1938 as a mail order catalog business offering tractor parts to America’s family farmers, today Tractor Supply is a leading edge retailer with revenues surpassing $3 billion.Tractor Supply stores are primarily located in rural areas and the outlying suburbs of major cities. Stores supply the unique products to support their customers’ rural lifestyle, from welders and generators to animal care products and men and women’s workwear. You can also find pet supplies, animal feed, power tools, riding mowers, lawn and garden products and more. Each store team includes a welder, a farmer and a horse owner who collectively provide an exceptional depth of knowledge and resources.Tractor Supply is committed to understanding and fulfilling the needs of those who enjoy the rural lifestyle: folks who frequently describe themselves as hobby farmers and hobby ranchers.

Tractor Supply's involvement with the National FFA Organization has been a pleasure for over 20 years. TSC is proud to sponsor FFA because of the continued dedication to premier leadership, personal growth and career success. It is a great way to connect with our future customers, team members, and the unique communities we serve. FFA is important to our company, and the success of the overall American landscape.

Home Page: www.TractorSupply.com

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Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Resource Center

A new way for veterinary technicians and assistants to keep up to date on the latest information and CE!

The veterinary technicians and assistants resource center (vtarc) is a knowledge based portal designed to provide educational information and unlimited resources. The goal is to impact the quality of animal care and enhance the career experiences of veterinary technicians and assistants.            

There are two components of the resource center. A quarterly publication, vtarc Companion, and a website populated with thousands of links to helpful sites. The vtarc Companion features CE articles from national conferences and recognized experts. CE articles are eligible for RACE credit. Special “Corners” provide the reader with access to information and resources they can use every day. Each issue is always posted online.

Unlimited access to www.vtarc.com is the second component of the resource center. Here subscribers find a gateway to the Internet with links to thousands of websites arranged by categories such as clinical resources, personal growth, disaster resources, career management, and all things animal. Logging into the website puts the power of the World Wide Web at the subscriber’s finger tips from one place! The website features direct links to the latest educational resources of companies well known in veterinary medicine. A special section has also been developed with resources for educators.

Because of the wide variety of information available, veterinary technicians, assistants, teachers, and students, will all be able to, “Find what they want, Learn what they need, and Grow their careers!” Available by $20 annual subscription.

Homepage: www.vtarc.com

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Viagen , Inc.

Based in Austin, Texas, ViaGen is recognized as the global leader in cloning technology for horses, cattle and pigs. Our services result in revenue enhancing improvements in quality, safety and brand integrity by preserving and multiplying proven superior genetics. ViaGen’s mission is to add value to the marketplace by producing cloned animals, licensing and selling proprietary animal genetics, and providing traits and technology for animal agriculture industries worldwide.

Website: www.viagen.com

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WARD'S Natural Science
 Serious about science since 1862

With over 146 years of experience, Ward’s Natural Science is your expert supplier of premier products for science education. With a focus on superior quality specimens – living, preserved, and geologic – Ward’s provides a comprehensive selection of materials for advanced Biology and Geology study. Ward’s is also world-renowned for a vast collection of superior, hand-crafted precision microscope slides for all areas of scientific study. Ward’s strives to provide total solutions and support for advanced level science in high schools and universities, with a commitment to quality that remains unmatched. Ward’s Founder, Henry Ward, was an avid adventurer, collector, and educator. His passion for innovative and interactive science education is still a large part of the Ward’s product line today.

Homepage: http://www.vwreducation.com/wards-natural-science.html

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300 Garrigus Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
(800) 509-0204 or (859) 257-2224