Issue
We rely on agriculture every day – from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. Agricultural education is vital to ensure continued confidence in our food system.

Background
The future of farming in Maryland depends on prioritizing and investing in career technical education opportunities that engage the next generation of agriculturalist in ways that expose them to the many career pathways in agriculture and related industries.

Inconsistencies from county to county and a lack of a statewide agricultural education curriculum has left many youths with little to no education on agriculture.

Position
Maryland Farm Bureau supports the inclusion and expansion of agricultural education programs at all school levels. We urge the implementation of certified/accredited agricultural curriculums in public high schools.

Additional Resources
Maryland FFA
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
Employability Skills and Academic Success of FFA Membership
Funding Needs for Maryland Agricultural Education Improvements
Ag Education in Maryland
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
National Association of Agricultural Educators
National Council for Agricultural Education
American Association for Agricultural Education
Association for Career & Technical Education
Ag in the Classroom
Ag Careers
Ag Explorer
Agriculture Career Tech
SAE for All
Perkins Collaborative Resource Network
Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education