BECOME AN AFNR EDUCATOR

AFNR educators do more than teach about agriculture, food, and natural resources. They help students build confidence, explore career possibilities, and develop lifelong skills. Discover how you can make an impact through agricultural education in Michigan and explore pathways to becoming an AFNR educator and FFA advisor.

Michigan AFNR educator working with students
ONLY 167
 
SHAPING THE FUTURE
OF AGRICULTURE

Michigan's 167 AFNR educators shape the future of agriculture by preparing more than 10,612 FFA members for careers, leadership, and lifelong success through agricultural education and FFA.

YOUR PATH TO THE CLASSROOM

Whether you're exploring agricultural education as a career, preparing to become a teacher, or ready to begin your professional journey, these resources will help you take the next step toward becoming an AFNR educator and FFA advisor in Michigan.

Michigan FFA member exploring agricultural education through Challenge 24

Explore
Teaching

 

Learn what it means to become an AFNR educator. FFA members explore careers in agricultural education while gaining hands-on experience with lesson planning and classroom instruction.

Challenge 24

Students preparing to become agriculture, food, and natural resources educators

Prepare to
Teach

 

Find the resources, degree programs, and preparation opportunities that can help you begin your career as an AFNR educator and FFA advisor.

Michigan Teach Ag

MSU AFNRE

Agriculture, food, and natural resources educator working with students

Join the
Profession

 

Discover opportunities to teach agriculture, food, and natural resources while making a lasting difference in schools and communities across Michigan.

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