State Teach Ag Results (STAR) Program Overview

NAAE launched the State Teach Ag Results (STAR) program in 2014 to increase agriculture teacher recruitment and retention efforts at the state level. The STAR program is designed to assist states in creating sustainable and effective recruitment and retention plans. STAR states receive in-kind design and consultation services, access to STAR grant funds, priority preference for Teach Ag Ambassador positions, promotion and assessment summaries.

Contact NAAE to find out how your state may become a part of the STAR program.

STAR Program Requirements are as follows:

• Convene a team consisting of the following individuals at a minimum
  • State Ag Ed Director
  • Agriculture Teachers Association Board Member
  • Agricultural Education Major
  • FFA Alumni Representative
  • Ag Ed Degree Institution Faculty
  • State Foundation Director
• Commit to working with NAAE for at least 2 years
• Complete an initial state assessment and online survey
• Host a face to face meeting with team members and NAAE
• Collect and share data
• Remote state team meetings two times a year that include budget reviews and goal updates.

2025 State Teach Ag Results (STAR) States