Thanks for joining us for National #TeachAg Day!

Another successful National #TeachAg Day is in the books! National #TeachAg Day brought together thousands of students, teachers, and supporters across the country for the NAAE #TeachAgDay Breakout 2.0 Challenge.

• 2772 teams from 42 states registered to compete in the 2026 National #TeachAg Breakout 2.0 Challenge.
• 434 official breakout challenge kits were distributed to programs across the United States. This includes new challenge kits, refresh kits, and kits distributed electronically.
• 11,088 students were impacted by the National #TeachAg Breakout Challenge.
• 534K+ accounts were reached on social media using #TeachAg.
• 1,276 teams successfully completed the National #TeachAg Breakout 2.0 Challenge.
• 2719 digital cards were sent to agricultural educators in 44 states.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate, connect, and showcase the power of agricultural education. You made this day unforgettable! A special thanks to the CHS Foundation for making National #TeachAg Day possible!

Join us at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo!

Heading to the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo? We’ll see you there! For more than 30 years, NAAE has been part of the convention, connecting with future agricultural educators and celebrating the people who inspire them.

Join us for the #TeachAg Escape

Can your students beat the clock while discovering an exciting career in agricultural education? Sign them up for the ultimate career exploration challenge: NAAE’s #TeachAg Escape at the 2026 National FFA Convention & Expo!

This free, escape-room-style experience is packed with puzzles, teamwork, surprises, and plenty of fun. Students will race against the clock to break into, and then out of, the room, all while exploring what it takes to become an agricultural educator and considering whether a future in the classroom could be right for them. Click here to learn more and register today!

NAAE Educators Lounge

Need a place to sit down and catch your breath while at the National FFA Convention and Expo? Be sure to visit the NAAE Educators Lounge powered by the CHS Foundation. The NAAE Educators Lounge will be held in Room 210 of the Indiana Convention Center. We welcome you to relax and recharge in our educators-only lounge area, grab a NAAE Wellness Bag, charge your devices, rehydrate with light refreshments, and learn more about NAAE member resources and opportunities.

Hours of Operations:

Wednesday, October 21: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday, October 22: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday, October 23: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ag Teacher Wellness Packs powered by the CHS Foundation

Be sure to pick up your Ag Teacher Wellness Pack filled with wellness items from the NAAE Educators Lounge during the 2026 National FFA Convention and Expo! Powered by the CHS Foundation, our Wellness Packs are filled with things for you to practice self care both at convention and at home. 

NAAE National #TeachAg Booth

Do you have a student who you think would make an awesome agriculture teacher? NAAE will have a National #TeachAg Campaign booth during this year’s convention. Students can stop by the booth to learn more about teaching agriculture, interact with the #TeachAg Ambassadors, and more. Be sure to stop by Booth #3024 to learn more about the best career ever! 

NAAE Agriscience Learning Labs

Sponsored by Corteva Agriscience

Be sure to check out the NAAE Agriscience Learning Labs, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience on Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31. The 2025 NAAE Agriscience Learning Labs will be held in Room 145 in the Indiana Convention Center. Click here to read the descriptions, times, and dates of this year's learning labs. 

Student Workshop - Step Up to the Plate: #TeachAg 

Join us for the NAAE National #TeachAg Workshops! Slide into teaching agriculture where you’re the real MVP! This workshop will encourage you to step up to the plate and #TeachAg, joining a team of incredible agricultural educators across the nation. Bring your game face and let’s #TeachAg! 

• Thursday, October 22 -12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., in rooms 134-135 of the Indiana Convention Center (ICC)
• Friday, October 23 - 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., in rooms 134-135 of the Indiana Convention Center (ICC)

See you in New Orleans for the 2026 NAAE Convention!

Join us in New Orleans, Louisiana this year and experience the premier ag ed professional development event of the year: the 2026 NAAE Convention. Find the piece to your professional development puzzle in over 80 different ag ed specific professional development workshops or network with your peers from across the nation. There is no better way to invest in yourself as a professional! You won't want to miss it!

Advance Registration Now Open! Save through October 13!

NAAE members receive a $30.00 discounted rate for NAAE Convention and ACTE CareerTech Vision! Make sure you are paying the NAAE rate through our link and marking “Agricultural Education” as your field of specialization. Visit our Registration webpage to register today!

Convention Housing Block Open

This year’s event will be hosted at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. There are very few single nights available, however, NAAE has booked an overflow hotel a very short walking distance (0.2 miles) from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Visit our Housing and Travel webpage to book your accommodations.

Resources to Help You Get Approval for NAAE Convention

Visit the NAAE Convention Attendee Resources webpage to download our Administrator Support Letter and Justification to Attend NAAE Convention Letter. These resources outline how convention participation supports professional growth, strengthens classroom instruction, and ultimately benefits students, giving you a helpful tool to share when requesting approval.



NAAE Convention Schedule

A schedule-at-a-glance for the 2026 NAAE Convention is now available on our website. A more detailed schedule, including workshop descriptions and room assignments, will be released at a later date. Visit our website to access the 2026 NAAE Convention Schedule.

NAAE State Leaders Training Program

NAAE will host a State Leaders Training Program on Tuesday, December 1 during the NAAE Convention. Designed for state ag teacher association officers, the program offers leadership and association management training, plus opportunities to share successful strategies. Lunch will be provided. NAAE will provide registration to the event for up to two state association leaders (preferably President and President-Elect or Vice President). Registration is now open and will close on November 15. Additional state association officers may attend but will be required to pay a $50 registration fee. Click here to register.

2026 NAAE Professional State Association Award Applications

NAAE will recognize state associations who have aggressively engaged in certain well-planned activities designed to serve the best interest of the members and the profession. All state associations that submit completed award applications will be recognized at the NAAE Convention. Professional State Association Awards will be presented at three levels of distinction: Exemplary (highest honor), Visionary, and Innovative.

To be eligible, an affiliated association must submit an online application to NAAE by September 30, 2025.

Send a Digital Card!

Take a moment to celebrate an agricultural educator who has made a difference in your life! Send a free digital card to thank a fellow ag teacher, mentor, colleague, or friend for the impact they make on their students and communities.

Know someone new to agricultural education? You can also send a “Welcome to the Profession” card! Both cards are free to send.

Calendar

September 30 - Professional State Association Award Applications Due

October 13 - NAAE Convention Advance Registration Closes

October 21-24 - National FFA Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana

December 1-5 - NAAE Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana 

The National Association of Agricultural Educators is a federation of state agricultural educators' associations with more than 10,000 members. NAAE members are involved in school-based agricultural education at any level, from middle school through postsecondary, and state and national agricultural education leadership.

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