The items on this page are resources for state leaders of agricultural education. If you need help with any other items related to your state association — creating Memorandums of Understanding for state officers, making an advocacy plan for your state, or anything else, please contact the NAAE office at 800-509-0204 or naae@uky.edu. We're here to help!
This section includes items specifically mentioned in the State Conference Resources Information Letter that was sent to state leaders to help plan state conferences. Many additional resources are available as well.
The NAAE State Winner Award Certificate Templates are now available to you electronically at no cost. The certificate templates were created using Microsoft PowerPoint. Each file includes directions for updating the names on each certificate, and directions for how to print. These certificates do not mean that these individuals are regional winners. They are to be used to recognize state winners of the award categories. These certificates should be presented at your state agricultural educators’ association annual conference. Questions related to these templates may be directed to Alan Green, NAAE Program Manager - Marketing and Communications. The following templates are available using the link above:
Check out our new ShopNAAE and purchase NAAE branded items, stickers, and accessories to promote NAAE and #TeachAg. New items are being added so make sure to check back often. ShopNAAE includes information about ordering NAAE-branded plaques, awards, and gavels through our external vendor, Crown Trophy of Lexington, and our partnership with Montana Silversmiths. NAAE also offers membership pins on our merchandise page as well. Visit www.naae.org/ShopNAAE.
Please note that the following hard-copy certificates can be purchased online using the hyperlink above:Please submit your 2025-2026 NAAE State Officer Roster by September 1, 2025. This state officer roster will include information for your new officer team for the 2025-2026 membership year. We have moved to an online State Officer Roster system for greater efficiency. We realize that many of you will not have elected these officers yet, so we ask that the new and incoming president for 2025-2026 completes this form. NAAE cannot do a good job serving your state association and the membership at large if we don’t know who the state leaders are, so please provide all information that is requested. Submission link coming soon!
The NAAE Agricultural Educator Relief Fund is designed to assist individual NAAE active members during a time of personal crisis or need. NAAE members may receive up to a $500 stipend to help them through a difficult time. The fund is made possible by the support of state associations and private donors. Applications must be submitted to NAAE from the state agricultural education association leadership on behalf of a NAAE active member. There is no deadline for submitting applications for this program. Applications should be submitted at the time of the need. Complete details are included in the application form. For more information, click here.
Looking for digital and printable copies of your NAAE membership card and professional development certificates? Access your membership profile, where you can update your account, apply for awards, and more by visiting www.naae.org/members/membership/mynaae/. Your log-in is the email address on file in the NAAE membership database. We encourage you to keep your membership information up to date.
See you in Nashville! We can’t wait to see you and representatives from your state association at the 2025 NAAE Convention, held December 8-12, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. Please note that for this year, convention has been moved up by one day, and will conclude on Friday, December 12. For the most up to date information, visit the 2025 NAAE Convention Website.
Be part of the #TeachAg movement as you and other agriculture programs Breakout of Ordinary on NAAE National #TeachAg Day - September 18, 2025! NAAE is hosting a national #TeachAg Breakout Challenge on September 18, and we’re inviting high schoolers to compete. The challenge is designed for students to work as a team solving breakout-style puzzles. Along the way, they will learn about the career of agricultural education and how each of their unique skills, talents and personalities will be an asset if they choose to #TeachAg. NAAE members can register and get their students involved at www.naae.org/teachagday.
It Starts in the Classroom Documentary
Share the journey of two-preservice agricultural education majors working toward becoming high school agriculture teachers. This 20-minute film is a great way to get your students interested in the career of teaching agriculture. NAAE also developed resources you can use in your classroom or in #TeachAg Workshops as students reflect on the film and their own journey to becoming an agricultural educator. You can access the documentary and all the resources at www.naae.org/itstartsintheclassroom.
Are you planning to attend the 2025 National FFA Convention & Expo, October 29 - November 1, 2025? We’ll be there, too! Stop by our #TeachAg booth to encourage your students to teach agriculture, participate in enriching professional development with our NAAE Learning Labs, and pick up your Ag Teacher Wellness pack from the NAAE Educators Lounge! Additional information coming soon.
Your membership includes $100,000 in-dues professional liability insurance coverage. Your NAAE membership gives you the opportunity to upgrade your coverage. For just $35, you can increase your coverage to $1 million coverage, or $50 for $2 million coverage. Upgrades include valuable job protection benefits that provide legal support if you’re subject to termination, reassignment, demotion, or suspension. For more information about these benefits and to upgrade your professional liability insurance coverage, visit www.ftj.com/NAAE.
National Supply and Demand Profiles
The 2024 Agriculture Teacher Supply and Demand Profiles are now available on our website. The National Supply and Demand Study is executed annually by AAAE (American Association for Agricultural Education) with Dr. Daniel Foster, Pennsylvania State University; Dr. Becki Lawver, Utah State University; Dr. Michael Spiess, Chico State University; and Dr. Amy Smith, University of Minnesota as the current NSD study team. The National Association of Agricultural Educators is a collaborative partner with the AAAE National Supply and Demand study team to ensure a quality and diverse supply of agriculture teachers. The supply and demand profiles provide a snapshot of the current status of agriculture teacher supply and demand based on NAAE and AAAE region. The data was collected from state agricultural education leaders and institution faculty in the fall of 2024 and is based on the 2023-2024 academic year. Click here to access the 2024 Agriculture Teacher Supply and Demand Profiles.
#TeachAg Pathway Resources
NAAE has developed #TeachAg Pathway Resources to help others understand the process of becoming an agricultural educator in each state. The posters have been designed to show the process of becoming an agriculture teacher following a university-based program. NAAE has developed a separate document to recruit alternatively certified teachers. Each alternative certified pathway document will provide information for industry professionals and other educators to join the profession of teaching agriculture. Click here to access the pathway posters for each state.
NAAE will recognize state associations who have aggressively engaged in certain well-planned activities designed to serve the best interest of the members and the profession. To be eligible, an affiliated association must submit an online application to NAAE by September 30th.
All state associations who submit completed award applications will be recognized during the NAAE convention. Professional State Association winners will be awarded the following:
From those states receiving "Exemplary" rating, a "State of Distinction" in (1) Advocacy in Agricultural Education; (2) Member Experience; (3) Professional Development; (4) Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition will be selected and recognized on stage during NAAE Convention.
State association applicants will also receive recognition during their Regional Meeting at NAAE Convention.
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