State Officer Statistic Prep

American Ag, Agricultural Education, and FFA Knowledge statistics

American Ag Statistic #1 Farm Bill

“Around one-third of American adults have never heard of the bill, while a similar proportion has heard of the bill but do not know what programs it supports” (Purdue University) Center for Food Demand analysis and Sustainability

Public Perception #2 Farm Bill

“Most American adults (about 70%) support both farm subsidies and food and nutrition assistance spending such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP)” (Purdue University) Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability

“More than 8 out of 10 people are in favor of incentivizing farmers and ranchers to implement sustainable, resilient agricultural practices” (John Hopkins University) Center for a Livable Future

Farm Economy and Financial Outlook Statistic #1

“Net farm income, a broad measure of profit is forecasted to decline” (USDA) Farm Sector Income Forecast

Farm Economy and Financial Outlook Statistic #2

“Overall, Farm cash are forecasted to decline to decrease by $14.2 billion (2.7%) from 2025” (USDA) Farm Sector Income Forecast

Farm Economy and Financial Outlook Statistic #3

“Total crop receipts are forecasted to increase by $2.8 billion (1.2%) from 2025 levels to $240.8 billon in 2026 follow higher receipts for corn” (USDA) Farm Sector Income Forecast

Farm Economy and Financial Outlook Statistic #4

“Total animal/animal product receipts are projected to decrease by 17 billion or 5.8% from 2026” (USDA) Farm Sector Income Forecast

Farm Economy and Financial Outlook Statistic #4

“USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing $11 billion through a one-time bridge payment to American farmers with a addition $1 billion available for specialty crop farmers” (USDA)

Integrating Technology into the Ag Classroom Statistic #1

“The national FFA Organization and Microsoft created the FarmBeats for student programs giving student access to the modern tools growers are using on farms” (National FFA)

Integrating Technology into the Ag Classroom Statistic #2

“Its increasingly imperative for schools to incorporate Ag Tech tools such as farming technologies, drones for monitoring crops, and data analytics software into the curricula. The innovations make learninf more engaging and prepare students for future careers” (Agritecture)

Agriculture Education Instructor recruitment and retention Statistic #1 Quote From Scott Johnson

“There have been 65 position changes and 39 agriculture teachers leaving the profession” (Iowa Farm Bureau) (Scott Johnson)

Agriculture Education Instructor Recruitment and Retention Statistic #2 Quote from Scott Johnson

“Reasons range from retirement to people leaving changing careers to others leaving the workforce all together” (Iowa Farm Bureau) (Scott Johnson)

Agriculture Education Instructor Recruitment and Retention Statistic #3

“The National retention rate continues at a rate of 94% aligning with the five-year average of 95%" (NAAE) 2024 Agricultural Teacher Supply and Demand Overview Nationwide

Agricultural Education Instructor Recruitment and Retention Statistic #4 Faught Quote

“location, salary, people, supportive administration, local ag teacher support” (Mr. Faught)