Agricultural Education

Devon E. Morrison, Debra M. Barry, and Carla B. Jagger

"Resources and Regulations" discusses where to find test prep and study materials to better prepare students for industry certification testing. This article also discusses a few important rules and reminders to follow while preparing for and distributing industry certification tests. 

Savannah J. Scott, Matthew Sowcik, andDebra M. Barry

The National FFA Organization was started nearly a century ago by a group of young farmers to prepare future generations to feed the population. Today, the National FFA Organization focuses on premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. This publication discusses engagement and student involvement at all levels throughout the National FFA Organization through the lens of the four frames in Bolman and Deal’s leadership framework. Written by Savannah J. Scott, Matthew Sowcik, and Debra M. Barry, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, March 2026.

Ralph Easterly III

Reflection is critical because it helps the learner encode their new knowledge, helping them tie what they experienced in class with what they already know and believe. This article aims to provide a few strategies to help guide reflection. These strategies can be used to inform teaching in the formal classroom, Extension programming, and non-formal teaching. Written by R. G. (Tre) Easterly III and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.

Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry

This final article in the Best Practices for Mentoring series provides school-based agricultural education programs (SBAE) university faculty and others who serve as program coordinators of the student teaching internship experience with a step-by-step guideline on implementing a cooperating teacher preparation and support program. Written by Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, February 2025.

Debra Barry, Alyssa Shepherd, Jennifer Patton, and Stephen Gran

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Savannah J. Scott, Sarah A. Bush, andDebra M. Barry

This publication provides insight into ways school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers can prevent burnout. Written by Savannah J. Scott, Sarah A. Bush, and Debra M. Barry, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2026.