Ag Teachers...
- Teach by doing, not just telling
- Share their passion for agriculture
- Create lessons that are hands-on
- Reach students, including those who might not be successful in a traditional classroom
- Teach about cutting edge topics, like cloning, satellite mapping, biofuels, alternative energy and more.
- Travel in state, nationally, and even internationally.
- Advise FFA members and stay involved in FFA activities.
- Work with new and emerging technology from agribusiness companies.
- Make a positive impact on the lives of young adults.
- Become a part of the agriculture teacher family network. There are over 2,500 agriculture teachers in the state of Texas.
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Teach Ag and Earn More!
Agricultural educators are often on extended contracts, which means they get paid during the
summer months and have the potential to earn a significantly higher salary than other teachers.
According to a 2017 survey of Texas agriculture teachers 59% are on 12 month contracts where a
normal teacher contract is only 10 months. The same survey showed that 51% of agriculture
teachers in Texas make more than $3,000 above the state base salary for teachers. In addition to
their salary another 33% receive an additional stipend of more than $3,000 a year for being an FFA
Advisor. Many people say they don’t want to be a teacher because they do not make enough money.
The fact is that agriculture teachers are some of the best paid teachers in the state. The average
salary for a new agriculture teacher in Texas with a bachelor’s degree and zero years of experience
is $45,000.
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