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HYHUUHJLVWHUHGLQ$PHULFD´ Agricultural education teaches students about agriculture, food and natural resources. Through these subjects, agricultural educators teach students a wide variety of skills, including science, math, communications, leadership, management and technology. Ag teachers never have the same day twice. One day they might be in a classroom or laboratory, the next visiting students in the field, preparing teams for an FFA Career Development Event, or leading a community service activity with their FFA Chapter. ) Teach by doing, not just telling ) Share their passion for agriculture ) Create lessons that are hands-on ) Reach students, including those who might not be successful in a traditional classroom ) Teach about cutting edge topics, like cloning, satellite mapping, biofuels, alternative energy and more. ) Travel in state, nationally, and even internationally. ) Work with new and emerging technology from agribusiness companies. Currently there is a national shortage of agricultural educators at the secondary level. It is estimated that there will be hundreds of unfilled positions across the United States this year, simply because not enough students are choosing to be agricultural educators. 48-1/#13 48-1/#7