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Idaho FFA officers brief Senate committee on youth agricultural education, supervised experience projects and scholarships
Summary
A delegation of Idaho FFA state officers told the Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee about the organization’s three‑part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience and career-development contests; they highlighted scholarships and invited legislators to the state convention in Twin Falls.
State officers of Idaho FFA told the Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee on Thursday that agricultural education programs in Idaho provide classroom training, hands‑on supervised agricultural experience (SAE) and competitive career‑development opportunities for students across the state.
Ashlyn King, Idaho FFA state secretary, said the organization represents more than 6,000 student members statewide and thanked committee members for the opportunity to present.
Will Brackett, Idaho FFA state president, described the organization’s three‑circle model: classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience projects and career‑development contests that allow students to apply skills and network with peers. “The purpose of this model is to…
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