Official ceremonies are a source of pride, identity, and tradition that serve to boost leadership and remind officers of their purpose.
In 2016, the first National Teacher Ambassador for FFA training was held at the National FFA center with 24 ambassadors. Now, seven years in the making, the ambassador program has 71 teachers and mentors representing 38 states helping other agricultural educators.
Paul Lierz is the ag teacher and FFA advisor at Jackson Heights High School in Holton, Kansas, and his Philosophy of Life is profound.
It takes one passionate and spirited teacher to shape the minds of future generations of agriculture — and there is no better person than you!
With 7,859 chapters, it takes a small army of FFA advisors to step up to the job and advise FFA students each year. It takes dedication to do the job right.