What are the top skills or knowledge that students should gain & develop in ag ed classes #FFA?
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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agchat:
Welcome to everyone in #agchat - delighted you are here. Sorry if you did not get a personal greeting. Q1 has now been posted. #agchat
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celestelaurent:
Q1 Leadership & Communication through hands on learning! Plus a background in the diverse industry that produces food & fiber #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1 Ability to be open to different viewpoints. I think an ag teacher plays a huge role in this! #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q1 public speaking and networking. Lots of FFA members show up in your future colleges and career paths might as well make connectns #agchat
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MarkSpoff:
RT @sollmana: Q1 Ability to be open to different viewpoints. I think an ag teacher plays a huge role in this! #agchat
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samvance:
Q1 Applying what you learn in childhood math & science and mixing in discipline & determination to become successful. #agchat
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wagne549:
Q1 Didn't have ag ed classes or FFA but I'd say leadership and public speaking skills were the main things that helped me in 4-H #agchat
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MarkSpoff:
RT @samvance: Q1 Applying what you learn in childhood math & science and mixing in discipline & determination to become successful. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q1 Public speaking and presentation skills. Too many are clueless at both. #agchat
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S_Kinne:
Q1: Leadership and practical communication skills are key! Those technical skills we can learn are still very vital though! #agchat
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samstuller:
Q1: technical skills, record keeping, working with others, speaking & communicating #agchat
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peneena:
Q1 Money management skills,cashflow and knowing how to calculate costs going forward, is more than record keeping. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Problem solving, entrepreneurship, leadership in group dynamics, speaking skills, exposure to big picture #ag. #agchat
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cmkuber:
Q1 Awareness of global agriculture and what that means for all of us. Practical, hands-on skills. #agchat
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ZTags:
RT @S_Kinne: Q1: Leadership and practical communication skills are key! Those technical skills we can learn are still very vital though! #agchat
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drewbender:
Q1 Accounting and other record keeping. Team work. Problem solving. #agchat
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celestelaurent:
Q1 Networking is a huge advantage of FFA. My advisor really encouraged me 2 make friends across state, still close to many of them #agchat
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SlowMoneyFarm:
Q1 understand what you're doing, why & balance business w/ appreciation for the imperfect sometimes #agchat
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agcocorp:
Q1 Agr is a broad, global community. It extends beyond their farm, their town, their county. And they contribute to that community. #agchat
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celestelaurent:
Q1 I also learned interviewing skills. I had a huge advantage going in scholarships and job interviews cuz it wasn't new to me. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Oh, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention international perspective. Several exchange students gave me love for global #ag. #agchat
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agcocorp:
Q1 Don't forget about other groups, like 4-H. Ag Ed programs teach leadership and community involvement, empowering youth. #agchat
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MarkSpoff:
RT @mpaynknoper: Q1 Oh, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention international perspective. Several exchange students gave me love for global #ag. #agchat
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SlowMoneyFarm:
Q1 more business/marketing - not as exciting/fun as showing livestock etc but important prep for large or small farm #agchat
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cashtwentytwo:
#agchat Q1 an emphasis on communication, with an understanding of the impact of public perception
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wagne549:
Definitely. I loved being in 4-H and credit it to making me who I am @AGCOcorp Q1 Don't forget about other groups, like 4-H. #agchat
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Cornfedcattle:
Q1 Overcame my biggest fear of public speaking nd being in front of large group of ppl in FFA. Also, record keeping nd Parli Pro! #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1 My prof said every kid who leaves our programs should have an understanding of how to grow own food. Ironically, interesting. #agchat
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EverettFamFarm:
Q1: business planning, planning for profit, then how to best take care of the soil #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @Cornfedcattle: Q1 Overcame my biggest fear of public speaking nd being in front of large group of ppl in FFA. Also, record keeping nd Parli Pro! #agchat
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