Are you a current ag teacher?
We have some resources just for you. Check out the list below for information about professional development opportunities, student loan forgiveness programs, and more!
2024-2025 MVATA Dues Invoice
MVATA Handbook (revised July 2022)
Ag Education Resource List
MVATA & NAAE Award Applications
NAAE Awards Example Applications
Congratulations to the winning entries in the Teach Ag Lesson Plan Contest!
2022
- 1st Place, Taylor Riley
- 2nd Place, Angel Roller
2020
- 1st Place, $300 Taylor Howell
- 2nd Place, $200 Breanne Brammer
- 3rd Place, $100 Chrissy Maschmeyer
2019
- 1st Place, $300 Breanne Brammer
- 2nd Place, $200 Amanda Twenter
- 3rd Place, $100 Emily Reed
2018
- 1st Place, $300 Laura Bittle
- 2nd Place, $200 Emily Reed
- 3rd Place, $100 Taylor Howell
- 4th Place, $50 Kathryn Clark
2017
- 1st Place, $300 Katie Fifer
- 2nd Place, $200 Tiffany Kauffman and Mickey Plummer
- 3rd Place, $100 Taylor Howell, Chrissy Maschmeyer, and Jaelyn Peckman
2016
- 1st Place, $300 Bethany Prenger
- Genetics of an Awesome Agriculture Teacher: Lesson Plan
- 2nd Place, $200 Brooke Swindler
- 3rd Place, $100 Emily Reed
2015
- 1st Place, $300 Bethany Prenger
- Serving Up Ag Education. Several components make up the plan, available here as a PowerPoint presentation. The teacher guide is on slide 3, project description on slide 5, and activities on slide 12.
- 2nd Place, $200, Erica McBee
- Dress Like Your Ag Teacher Day, TEACH AG poster, and TAG Juniors and Seniors. Plans for each are in this document.
- 3rd Place, $100, Timm Larrick & Allie Foster
You can find more lesson plan ideas from the National Association of Agricultural Educators.
Ideas Unlimited Winners
2022
Lauren Allen, Richmond High School - TikTok “Why You Should Hire Me”
2020
Sarah Ray, Elsberry High School - Gestation Calendar
2019
Mike Keilholz, Pleasant Hill High School - Ag Mechanics Survival Kit - “SAFETY and Tricks of the Trade” & Information to help safely teach Agricultural Mechanics
Welding
Small Gas Engines
2018
Mike Keilholz, Pleasant Hill High School / University of Central Missouri - Soils and Sponges
Missouri Agriculture Education Certification