Bedford Agricultural Education

Welcome to the Bedford Agriculture Education program website!

The mission of the Bedford Community School District is to provide each student a quality education through programs, opportunities, and experiences to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.

The Bedford Agriculture Education department will prepare students for diverse careers, higher education, and a lifetime of informed choices in agriculture, food, and natural resources as well as provide opportunities for personal growth and leadership development.

Please use this site to keep up-to-date with what is happening in ag classes! Below is a brief description of the 3 circle agriculture education model that is implemented in the Bedford Ag Ed program.

Classroom:

The classroom provides students the opportunity to further their knowledge of the agriculture industry. Students develop their STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills through a variety of rigorous inquiry based activities. Students are able to choose from a variety of agriculture classes to best fit their interests.

FFA:

Every students enrolled in an ag class is automatically eligible for FFA membership. FFA is an agriculture related leadership organization where students can network to build relationships within the agriculture industry, improve communication and teamwork skills, and develop their potential for professional success through a variety of activities. Dedicated membership will result in exciting trips, prestigious awards, and a lot of fun!

SAE:

Students also benefit from involvement in year-round supervised agricultural experience programs. These programs provide students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in areas of agriculture that interest them. These programs also add relevance to the rigor of the classroom instruction, and allow students to build upon the connections they make through FFA.