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Supporting Agricultural Education: Adair FFA program unique By Kristie Guffey Professor of Agriculture Western Kentucky University Dear Adair County Citizens: As a professor of agriculture at Western Kentucky University, I have had the privilege to work with exceptional agricultural teachers throughout the state of Kentucky. Agriculture is such a vital industry in our state but especially in South Central Kentucky. The agriculture program at Adair County High School is one of the most unique programs in the state. The quality of Adair County students that I have had in class over the past 7 years has been some of the most outstanding students that have walked through the doors at Western. We have had summa cum laude graduates in agriculture that hail from the exemplary program at Adair County. As an agricultural educator and a former FFA member, I know the value of an agricultural education in the high school. I was a product of agriculture education and the FFA. I now have the privilege and opportunity to work with other young adults who wish to become professionals in the agriculture education field. The value of hands-on science based learning is irreplaceable. Career and Technical education is essential for students to be successful in college, technical school, and the work force. It is my hope that Adair County will be able to unequivocally support a third teacher to continue to educate our future agricultural men and women. The uniqueness of this program, the quality of students, and the unconditional support of alumni have been a source of strength to this region and state. Western's agriculture department wants to partner with Adair County schools in the future by offering dual credit agricultural courses because of the dynamics of this three teacher department. It is disheartening to hear about the possible downsizing at Adair County. This program has turned out veterinarians, extension agents, agriculture teachers, business men and women, and successful farmers. Adair County has my full support to maintain as a three teacher department, it is my fervent hope that the decision makers will support the FFA and agricultural education. Sincerely, - Kristie Broadbent Guffey Professor of Agriculture Western Kentucky University This story was posted on 2012-08-16 04:56:23
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