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“Education is like a seed. It is not planted just so it can grow and be harvested. With hard work, education takes roots. It replenishes. It nurtures a lifelong love of learning. It is truly a gift that keeps on giving.” (Agricultural Education in the 21st Century: Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks at the FFA Convention, Paragraph 10). Secretary of Education Arne Duncan stated this in his address to the National FFA Convention in October 2010. Secretary Duncan has clearly recognized the impact of education in the lives of students. Similarly, agricultural education has made a profound impact in the lives of many present and past students, and will continue to impact students’ lives in the future. Agricultural education allows for students to explore the many facets of agriculture, leadership, and the economy. However, throughout history, agricultural education has encountered many large obstacles. Although many people argue agricultural education is outdated and no longer valuable in the evolving global economy, because of the deep roots agricultural education holds in American History, the practical application of content, and the social and economic benefits of the agriculture industry on the United States, agricultural education is valid and necessary for students today.
Agricultural education programs impact and shape the lives of over 800,000 students annually, and will continue to do so for many years. If students are introduced to agriculture during their secondary education, they will not only be more educated on the importance of agriculture, they will also be more educated consumers and citizens. Therefore, agricultural education should be an integral part to all students’ course load while pursuing their secondary education.
I hope that as you read the content that I have gathered as a result of this historical analysis thesis project that you can gain more awareness on the significance and value that American agricultural education holds for countless students, teachers, and community members. Thank you for your interest in this subject, and please feel free to complete the contact form at the bottom of this page to contact me with any questions you may have relating to agriculture, agricultural education, or the National FFA Organization!
Agricultural education programs impact and shape the lives of over 800,000 students annually, and will continue to do so for many years. If students are introduced to agriculture during their secondary education, they will not only be more educated on the importance of agriculture, they will also be more educated consumers and citizens. Therefore, agricultural education should be an integral part to all students’ course load while pursuing their secondary education.
I hope that as you read the content that I have gathered as a result of this historical analysis thesis project that you can gain more awareness on the significance and value that American agricultural education holds for countless students, teachers, and community members. Thank you for your interest in this subject, and please feel free to complete the contact form at the bottom of this page to contact me with any questions you may have relating to agriculture, agricultural education, or the National FFA Organization!