Ep. 1: Program, Award and Degree Applications
Topic: Texas FFA Program, Award and Degree Applications
Originally Published: January 2022
Episode Description: Texas FFA offers members countless opportunities! Some of those opportunities are initiated through an application process that can seem daunting to some. This episode discusses the various Texas FFA applications available online and tips for navigating the processes. Join Jennifer Jackson and Tammy Glascock as they provide insight to these topics.
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Ep. 2: The Texas FFA State Officer Selection Process
Topic: A Look Inside the Texas FFA Officer Selection Process and Year of Service
Originally Published: February 2022
Episode Description: Join special guests Dr. David Frazier and state officers Gracey Leopold, Ryan Hess, Gunnar Griggs-Bell, and Ember Reyes as they share their experience and advice for individuals interested in running for a coveted state officer position. Listen as we share valuable insight into the application process as well as the selection process on-site before the Texas FFA Convention.
State Officer Selection
State Officer Selection Handbook
2022 State Officer Candidate Workshops
2022 Facilitation Hot Topics
2022 Stand and Deliver Hot Topics
2022 Writing Exercise Hot Topics
Texas FFA Nominating Committee
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Ep. 3: Career Development Events - Revisions, Reminders, and Tips For Success
Topic: A Review of Career Development Event Revisions
Originally Published: March 2022
Episode Description: Join us as we visit with Jordan Blount, Student Recognition and Scholarship Coordinator, and Patrick Padgett, CDE Chairman as we discuss some of the major changes to Career Development Event rules and discuss some helpful reminders and some tips for success as we gear up for the 2022 CDE season.
Career Development Event Handbook
Individual Contest Rules
State CDE Dates/Locations
ID Lists
Compliant Clipboard Example
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Ep. 4: The 94th Annual Texas FFA Convention
Topic: The 94th Annual Texas FFA Convention
Originally Published: June 2022
Episode Description: You're not going to want to miss this episode! Hear from state staff, your State Vice President from Area IX, Brady Neuman, and one of our wonderful ag teachers, Annette Hill from East Bernard FFA. We will cover a little bit of everything from how to register to how to plan and some of the exciting additions to this year's convention. Get ready to AMPLIFY!
Texas FFA Convention Website
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Ep.5: Asking Our Members – Vol. I
Topic: Asking Our Members – Vol. I
Originally Published: August 2022
Episode Description: As we start the school year, we thought it would be great to hear from some of our students about what makes their chapters so unique. During our convention, the Texas FFA student media team had the chance to talk with some of our members. From gratitude to our hard-working teachers to lessons learned through their FFA experience. We have a lot of great messages from our students to share!
Interviews conducted by:
Cora Ford, Weslaco FFA
Ellie Hert, Liberty Hill FFA
Ava-Claire Castleman, Harmony FFA
Kynlee Bright, White Oak FFA
Braelyn Pointer, Sudan FFA
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Ep. 6: Script Writing: The Stuff You Should Know
Topic: Leadership Development Script Writing
Originally Published: September 2022
Episode Description: Join us as we talk to five of our talented FFA Advisors who share their best practices for writing scripts for Texas FFA Leadership Development Events. Listen as Brent Wicker; Peaster, Casey Wilson; El Campo, Lynita Foster; Madisonville, Michelle Sammon; Dawson, and Mark Jarzombek; Floresville share tips and tricks to preparing for writing scripts and training successful teams and how they engage their students in the process!
Texas FFA Leadership Development Events
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Ep. 7: FFA Friday
Topic: FFA Friday
Originally Published: October 2022
Episode Description: During this episode hear from Dr. Candis Carraway, professor at Stephen F. Austin State University and Tammy Glascock, Texas FFA SAE and Swine Validation Coordinator as we discuss using FFA Friday as a valuable tool for teachers and students. FFA Friday allows teachers to satisfy the SAE/record book requirement for courses while also creating learning experiences from students that lies within core of the 3-component model.
FFA Friday Outline
SAE For All
National FFA SAE Video Library
National FFA Choice Board (SAE Videos)
National FFA SAE Video Activity Sheets
The AET
National FFA Retiring Address Archive
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Ep. 8: Career Week
Topic: Career Week
Originally Published: November 2022
Episode Description: During this episode join the state officers to learn more about Texas FFA's first Career Week! The goal of the initiative is to provide quality resources for teachers to utilize to provide a valuable career unit experience that will showcase the extensive career opportunities within the agricultural industry. Listen as we share insight on the comprehensive weeklong plan that can be easily implemented into the classroom.
Career Week Webpage & Resources
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Ep. 9: Striving for Success in Competitive Events
Topic: Striving for Success in Competitive Events
Originally Published: December 2022
Episode Description: During this episode join the state officers as they interview a few members who qualified for the national competition. Listen as they discuss their various contests, the valuable life lessons they have learned, and advice for any member striving for the same success!
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Ep. 10 & 11: Cultivating Support at the Local Level - Part I &II
Topic: Cultivating Support at the Local Level
Originally Published: January and February 2023
Episode Description: Join us as we speak with Aaron Alejandro, Texas FFA Foundation Executive Director as we explore methods to develop resources for your chapter. We will discuss how advisors and chapter members can work with community leaders to create a long term plan to support their chapter efforts.
Texas FFA Promotional Packet (2023)
Texas FFA Foundation Corporate Sponsor Packet (2022)
Texas FFA Foundation Convention Sponsor Packet (2022)
Texas FFA Foundation Scholarship Sponsor Packet (2022)
Texas FFA Birthday Fundraising Flyer (2023)
Texas FFA Foundation Cultivating Gratitude Guide (2022)
Texas Ag Education Press Kit (2022)
Texas FFA Branding Kit (Coming Soon)
Social Media Guidelines (Coming Soon)
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Ep. 12: Chapter Success Starts With POA - Part I
Topic: Chapter Success Starts With POA - Part I
Originally Published: March 2023
Episode Description: Special guest North Dakota FFA FFA Executive Director, Nikki Fideldy-Doll joins us to share best practices related to creating a successful and complete Program of Activities. During this episode we will discuss the goal setting process, efficient management of each activity, and how to utilize the Divisions (Growing Leaders, Building Communities, and Strengthening Agriculture) and how to ensure activities are successful and address areas of need for your chapter, school, and community. We'll also share great tips for success if your chapter pursues a Superior Chapter or National Chapter Award.
Texas FFA Officer Handbook
National FFA POA Timeline
National FFA National Chapter Handbook
POA Divisions and Quality Standards
National FFA National Chapter PowerPoint
National Chapter Awards Recognition Guide
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Ep. 14: The 95th Annual Texas FFA Convention
Topic: The 95th Annual Texas FFA Convention
Originally Published: May 2023
Episode Description: You're not going to want to miss this episode! Hear from state staff, your State President, Windsor Godfrey, and State First Vice President, Bryce Fisher. We will cover a little bit of everything regarding convention, especially some of the exciting additions to this year's event!
Texas FFA Convention Website
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Ep. 15 &16: Empowering Your Chapter Officer Team Part I & II
Topic: Empowering Your Chapter Officer Team
Originally Published: August 2023
Episode Description: Join Melissa Spicer, Florence, and Luke Parr, Blue Ridge as they share ways to effectively utilize their chapter officers in order to provide meaningful opportunities for student growth while taking some of the responsibilities off the teacher's shoulders. From chapter officer retreats to the end-of-the-year banquet, you're not going to want to miss the knowledge these two wise owls have to share!
16 Personalities Test
Chapter Officer Handbook
23-24 Official FFA Manual
Chapter Activity and Engagement Ideas
FFA Promotional Brochure For Recruitment Events
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Ep. 17: The Right To Farm Bill
Topic: The Right To Farm Bill
Originally Published: September 2023
Episode Description: Join us as we discuss the Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment with Representative Dewayne Burns. Proposition 1, the Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment, protects the rights of landowners and lessees to engage in commonly accepted agricultural practices on their own properties. It is intended to preserve Texans’ access to safe and affordable food for the future by protecting our producers and our state’s agricultural land.
Right To Farm Toolkit
Right To Farm Website
November 7 Constitutional Amendment Ballot
Contact Information
Right2Farm Texas PAC
1108 Lavaca ST STE 110 PMB 310
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-279-5623
Email: Info@Right2FarmTexas.com
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Ep. 18: FFA Meetings For Greater Engagement
Topic: FFA Meetings For Greater Engagement
Originally Published: October 2023
Episode Description: Join us as we hear from Area V Vice President Weston Parr and Area VI Vice President Jacqueline Rand as they discuss chapter meeting ideas that will have your members excited to attend!
Chapter Meeting Planning Ideas and Tips
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Ep. 19: Meet Your National FFA Teacher Ambassadors
Topic: Meet your National FFA Teacher Ambassadors
Originally Published: November 2023
Episode Description: Texas FFA is fortunate to have several National FFA Teacher Ambassadors who are tasked with serving as liaisons between the National FFA and our teachers. They serve to inform teachers and students of the enumerable opportunities for leadership development, chapter and individual support, and teacher resources available through the National Organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about all the resources National FFA has to offer our Texas FFA advisors and members.
SAE Grants
Gift of Blue
Living To Serve Grant/Day Of Service Mini Grant
Grants for Growing
Ag Explorer Career Quiz
Educator Resources
SAE Video Library
Agriscience Resources
National FFA Grant Application Dates
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Ep. 20: Motivating Students on Teams
Topic: Motivating Students on Teams
Originally Published: January 2024
Episode Description: Join Rod Vincent (Belleville), Jacob Price (Katy), and Liz Treptow (Weimar) as they share ways to effectively motivate students on career development and leadership development teams. From recruiting students to integrating contest content into your classroom, you're not going to want to miss the knowledge these two wise owls have to share!
FFA Friday Resources
Texas FFA LDEs
Texas FFA CDEs
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Ep. 21: Better Together with Texas Farm Bureau
Topic: Better Together with Texas Farm Bureau
Originally Published: February 2024
Episode Description: Texas FFA is fortunate to partner with Texas Farm Bureau through many programs such as Texas FFA Career Week, FFA Week, Day At The Capitol, and MORE! Join us for this episode to meet Texas FFA Board Member and Director of Organization, Dr. Whit Weems to learn about Texas Farm Bureau and the abundant resources and opportunities available to ag educators.
Texas Farm Bureau
Meet The Texas Farm Bureau Staff
Contact Your Local Office
Texas Farm Bureau Scholarship Application-Due March 1
Ag In the Classroom
Ag Ed Resources
Student Success Series
Speak Out For Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge
Sign Up For Texas Agriculture Daily
Ag Lead Program
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Ep. 22: 96th Annual Texas FFA Convention
Topic: The 96th Annual Texas FFA Convention
Originally Published: May 2024
Episode Description: Texas FFA advisors and members will hear from State Officers Elise Sharp and Blake Koether as they share all the details about the 96th Annual Texas FFA Convention in Houston, Texas. From speakers and entertainment to how to plan for Fun Night, you're going to want to tune in for episode to hear all the tips and tricks to prepare for a great convention experience.
Texas FFA Convention Website
Convention Schedule
Business Session Delegate Packet
Feedlot and Local Dining Options
Convention Pin Challenge
Local Attractions and Discounts
Convention Workshops Schedule
Texas FFA Convention Service Project
Texas FFA Rodeo
Awards and Degree Recipients
Know Before You Go
Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt App
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Ep. 23: Boosting Your Chapter Branding
Topic: Boosting Your Chapter Branding
Originally Published: August 2024
Episode Description: Ashley Dunkerley, Texas FFA Communications Coordinator, takes a break from all of her "behind the scenes" efforts to share best practices to brand your chapter efforts. From creating consistency for your chapter activities to leveraging these practices to increase the value of your program within your district and community, you're going to want to tune in!
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Ep. 24: Q&A with the Texas FFA Officer Travel Team
Topic: Q&A with the Texas FFA Officer Travel Team
Originally Published: October 2024
Episode Description: Join 2024-2025 State President, Hunter Lawson, and State First Vice President, Thomas Barton as they give listeners a glimpse of what their year of service looks like and answer some member's questions!
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