New York Association of Agricultural Educators

04/10/2026

The role of an agricultural educator can mean so many things – from introducing young people where their food comes from to getting them excited about the many possibilities for future jobs in agriculture, and more. In New York, we’re proud to have such a strong network of dedicated, passionate ag educators, and we’re thrilled to see 10 of them were recently named as finalists of the 2025-2026 Golden Owl Award! These exceptional teachers were recognized for their positive impact in the classroom and communities they serve. The 2025-2026 District Awardees are:

District 1 – Robert Markuske, NY Harbor FFA
District 2 – Rachel Rose, Greenville FFA
District 3 – Lee Levine, Galway FFA
District 4 – Nicole Cunningham, Sherburne-Earlville FFA
District 5 – Katie Lindsey, Mount Markham FFA
District 6 – Rachael Howard, South Lewis FFA
District 7 – Cheyenne Nowalk, McGraw FFA
District 8 – Mary Coolbaugh, Whitman FFA
District 9 – Kelly Wilcox, Letchworth FFA
District 10 – Arissa Hitchcock, Randolph FFA

We want to congratulate all the finalists, and thank them (and all the ag educators across the state) for the work they do!

Read more: https://www.morningagclips.com/10-new-york-ag-teachers-named-district-golden-owl-award-winners/

03/20/2026

12/09/2025

We are excited to be in Nashville this week to celebrate some of the outstanding educators we have in NY! From award winners to workshop presenters, NYAAE members are standing out. We are so lucky to have members who are willing to expand their scope to the national level while still growing our abilities in NY. Congratulations to our award winners and thank you to our workshop presenters for joining us in Nashville for !

11/19/2025

We have programs looking to hire, please share with those interested.

11/10/2025

Looking forward to our social hour tonight!

1 week away from Social Hour with Mr. Todd Eick as he shares about his experiences with International travel. All are welcome to join.

11/03/2025

1 week away from Social Hour with Mr. Todd Eick as he shares about his experiences with International travel. All are welcome to join.

10/06/2025

Please encourage anyone who is interested in Agriculture Education to become a Teach Ag Ambassador. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 10th.

09/24/2025

Mark your calendar now for these Virtual PD Opportunities.

09/22/2025

Applications are being accepted for the Teach Ag Ambassador program. Please encourage 3rd & 4th year college students interested in teaching Ag to apply.

09/20/2025

A great day for the New York FFA Leadership Training Foundation Annual Golf Tournament! We’re so grateful to be able to sponsor the tournamet golf balls and have teachers who both volunteer and play!

09/19/2025

Introducing your NYAAE Mentors.
https://www.nysffa.org/nyaae-mentoring

09/18/2025

Today we celebrate the heart of agricultural education—the teachers who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to shaping the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Ag teachers do so much more than teach content. We cultivate curiosity, connect students to careers, and create spaces where hands-on learning meets real-world impact. We drive the tractors and the buses, coach the teams, write the grants, and cheer the loudest when our students succeed.

To every ag teacher out there—thank you for choosing this profession and for continuing to inspire. And to our future ag teachers—we need you. Your passion, creativity, and fresh ideas will carry this profession forward and ensure that agriculture remains strong for generations to come.

Today we honor the difference ag teachers make in their schools, their communities, and in the future of agriculture. 💙💛