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California Agriculture Education serves over 70,000 high school students from 305 high schools in California. Our mission is make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Career Success through agriculture education.
If you have any questions, or would like to contact us for more information. Please contact
Josiah Mayfield
Assistant State FFA Advisor
916-319-0486
jmayfield@californiaffa.org
Upcoming Events
February:
12-14 Tulare Farm Show
15-16 MFE/ALA – Modesto
16 Chico State Parli Pro
16 Superior Region CATA Mtg.
23 SJ Region CATA/FFA Mtg
23 Central Region CATA/FFA Mtg
25 SC CATA Meeting
26 State Proficiency Scoring – Bakersfield
27 State Proficiency Scoring – Galt
28 State Proficiency Scoring – Galt
FFA Headlines
Young people joining FFA in record numbers
By Robert Rodriguez / The Fresno Bee
At a time when agriculture's public image is under attack, a curious thing is happening in high schools across the nation. More students are joining Future Farmers of America than ever before.
This year, more than 500,000 students will don the trademark blue jackets with yellow embroidery and take part in everything from raising farm animals to sharpening their public speaking skills. It's the largest number of students in the organization's 83-year history.
Nearly every region of the country has seen an increase in FFA enrollment, and California -- led by the central San Joaquin Valley -- is no exception.
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FFA attracts more students, greater diversity
Bakersfield Californian
The Kern High School District has 3246 students in agriculture classes, up 16 percent from last year. The McFarland Unified School District has seen ag ...
Future Farmers Look Ahead
By MOTOKO RICH
The Future Farmers of America, which prepares students for viable careers, has gone beyond its roots in agriculture, adding fields like genetics and logistics.
