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ILLINOIS STATE BOARD

OF EDUCATION

(217) 524-4832

Harley Hepner Principal Consultant

Agricultural Education

FACILITATING COORDINATION

IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

(217) 893-0091

Jess Smithers FCAE Coordinator

DISTRICT PROGRAM ADVISORS

Kevin Larsen District 1 Program Advisor

Lucas Allen District 2 Program Advisor

Jennifer Waters District 3 Program Advisor

Megan Coy District 4 Program Advisor

Dean Dittmar District 5 Program Advisor

ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE IN

THE CLASSROOM

(309) 557-3334

Kevin Daugherty Education Director

ILLINOIS FFA CENTER &

ILLINOIS FOUNDATION FFA

(217) 753-3328

Mindy Bunselmeyer Executive Director

John Edgar Assistant Director

ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS

(618) 253-7637

Nick James President

ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE AGRICULTURE INSTRUCTORS

(217) 234-5360

Ryan Orrick President

ILLINOIS FFA ALUMNI

(217) 753-3328

Steve Yandell President

Agricultural Teacher Education

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

(309) 438-8084

Dr. Dick Steffen

Dr. Lucas Maxwell

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

UNIVERSITY

(618) 453-2467

Dr. Seb Pense

Howard Heavner

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

(217) 244-3863

Dr. Erica Thieman

Dr. Debra Korte

Gary Ochs

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

(309) 298-1080

Dr. Andrew Baker

Agricultural Education Program Three - Circle Model

Classroom/Laboratory Instruction

Contextual inquiry-based instruction

on Agriculture, Food, and Natural

Resources topics is delivered in an

interactive classroom and laboratory.

Student Organizations (FFA/PAS)

Students develop their potential

for premier leadership, personal

growth, and career success through

engagement in activities and

programs of the FFA and PAS

student organizations.

Work-based Learning (SAE)

A Supervised Agricultural Experience

(SAE) project provides students

with an opportunity to apply

knowledge and explore careers

through internships, employment,

entrepreneurship, and/or conducting

agriscience research.

AGRICULTURALEDUCATION.ORG

AGEDUCATION

Classroom/Laboratory Instruction

Work-based Learning (SAE)

Student Organizations

(FFA/PAS)

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The percentage of secondary agricultural programs that offer courses that fulfill academic credit in science, math, social studies, language arts, and/or consumer economics.

CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY INSTRUCTION:

78%

Agricultural Education has been providing authentic learning opportunities for many years and

continues to focus on giving students real-world experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.

Agricultural Education programs are based on a three circle model that develops the whole

student through classroom and laboratory instruction, student leadership organizations (FFA/PAS),

and work-based learning experiences known as Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects.

Illinois offers five STEM related career pathways at the secondary level encompassing over 300

different agricultural careers in which students may engage in learning about agriculture, food,

and natural resources. Each career pathway - Agricultural Science, Agricultural Business and

Management, Agricultural Mechanization and Technology, Horticultural Management, and Natural

Resources and Conservation Management – offers more specific courses in the related content in

which students may follow an interest in a program of study leading to postsecondary education or

training and finally to their chosen career.

The Illinois Agricultural Education curriculum, developed with teacher and industry involvement,

includes more than one-thousand lesson plans aligned with the new Illinois Learning Standards, the

Next Generation Science Standards, as well as the National Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Content Standards. This curriculum includes academic extension activities, performance-based

assessments, and E-Units (online student text) in each of the agricultural programs of study.

Agricultural Education An Authentic Learning ExperienceHarley Hepner, Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education

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Total net earnings that were generated by agricultural education students through their work-based learning activities known as Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects.

WORK-BASED LEARNING (SAE):

$11,672,184

The number of FFA members in Illinois for the 2016-2017 school year (653,359 nationally).

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION (FFA):

17,535FFA is an intra-curricular student organization that engages students in authentic STEM

related activities which equip them with academic, technical, and employability skills. Career

Development Events (CDEs), Leadership Development Events (LDEs), and other experiences in

FFA apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in real-life scenarios. FFA, one of

Illinois’ officially recognized Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), develops students’

potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through community service

projects, public speaking training and experience, team building, parliamentary procedure CDEs,

and numerous other events and activities.

Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) are student-led, instructor supervised, work-

based learning experiences outside of the classroom and beyond the school day that

provide students with individualized opportunities to learn and develop real-world skills.

Students may have the following types of SAEs – job placement/internship; ownership/

entrepreneurship; research: experimental, analysis or invention; school-based enterprise;

or service learning. Through SAEs, students learn to apply related concepts gained in the

agricultural classroom, develop record keeping and financial management skills, connect to

STEM careers and mentors, develop entrepreneurial skills, and learn responsibility. These

work-based experiences can also generate dollars in local communities and, in some cases,

lead to the start of a new small business.

The college and career preparation and opportunities agricultural education programs can provide

to students are unsurpassed. Employers notice when FFA appears on a résumé because of the

leadership opportunities as well as the skill building and growth experiences to which those

students may have been exposed. Students who take advantage of this training become more

valuable to potential employers as they compete with other candidates in their career field.

Building the capacity to supply the agriculture, food, and natural resource industry with

quality, potential employees through our agricultural education programs is a team effort.

With enthusiasm and passion at the grassroots level, and both industry and government

leadership at all organizational levels, constituents and legislative leaders alike voice their

support for agricultural education. The partnerships supporting our mission include:

ILCAE – The Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education is a

voluntary, grassroots agricultural industry group focused on the expansion

and improvement of agricultural education programs at all levels.

ICAE – The Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education is a 13-member

committee established by Public Act 84-1452 and appointed by the

Governor to advise both the governor and state education agencies

concerning Agricultural Education.

ISBE – The Illinois State Board of Education is the state agency responsible

for preK-12 education, including Career and Technical Education. The

principal consultant serves in a supervisory, administrative capacity

related to program approval, funding and regulatory requirements.

FCAE – The Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education project is

supported with funds from an identified Agricultural Education line item

within the ISBE budget. The FCAE staff is tasked with improving education

in and about agriculture, prekindergarten through adult levels.

Illinois Foundation FFA – The Illinois Foundation FFA’s purpose is to

receive and disburse funds to support quality Agricultural Education / FFA

programs in Illinois. Those interested in supporting the foundation can visit

www.illinoisffafoundation.org.

Illinois FFA Alumni Association – The Illinois FFA Alumni Association

supports and promotes the FFA organization and its activities at every level.

FFA – The Illinois FFA Association is a career and technical student

organization for students enrolled in agricultural education programs at

the junior and senior high levels. Through its activities, this organization

promotes premier leadership, personal growth, and career success for all

agricultural education student members.

IllinoisFoundationFFA

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IAVAT – The Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers is a

professional organization for agricultural education teachers at all levels.

IACCAI – The Illinois Association of Community College Agriculture

Instructors is a professional organization for postsecondary agricultural

education teachers.

PAS – The Illinois Postsecondary Agricultural Student (PAS) organization

is a career and technical student organization for students enrolled in

agricultural education programs at the postsecondary level.

Illinois FFA Center – The Illinois FFA Center is a non-governmental, state-level administrative

office that serves secondary and postsecondary agricultural education organizations and

support organizations. Those directly served are the Illinois FFA Association, Illinois Foundation

FFA, Illinois FFA Alumni Association, Illinois Association of Vocational Agricultural Teachers,

Illinois Association of Community College Agricultural Instructors, and Illinois Postsecondary

Agricultural Student (PAS) Organization.

Illinois Ag In The Classroom – Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom is

a partnership of the Illinois Farm Bureau, FCAE, University of Illinois

Extension, soil and water conservation districts, various Illinois

commodity organizations, and others to improve agricultural literacy –

awareness, knowledge, and appreciation – among Pre-K through 12th

grade teachers and their students.

Team Ag Ed – Illinois Team Ag Ed consists of partners within Agricultural

Education that are tasked with addressing state issues and longer term

planning. This team includes professional staff, officers, and board

members from ILCAE, ICAE, ISBE, FCAE, AITC, IAVAT, FFA, FFA Foundation,

FFA Alumni, IACCAI, PAS, University Council Agriculture Teacher Educators

and Deans, IL Department of Agriculture, and Illinois Farm Bureau.

To learn more about teaching agriculture, go to www.TeachAg.net or www.ilaged.org.

If you are interested in starting an agriculture education program, please contact the FCAE

Program Advisor in your area.

VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE

ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION

TEACHERS

VISIT FCAE ONLINE AT WWW.AGRICULTURALEDUCATION.ORG

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ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MEMBERS

Doug Hanson, Chair

ProHarvest Seeds

Danforth

Alison Jefferson, Vice-Chair

Illinois Agriculture Leadership

Foundation

Macomb

Karen Jones, Secretary

Growmark

Bloomington

Dave Cattron

Educator, Retired

Geneseo

AJ Clapp

Tate and Lyle

Wapella

Chad Colby

Central IL Ag

Atlanta

Allen Dietz

Educator, Retired

Clare

Karen Fraase

SIU School of Medicine

Springfield

Landon Frye

Granular

Urbana

Warren Graeff

PNC Bank

St. Louis

Jay Harris

J.O. Harris Sales

Alexander

Kenny Hartman

Farmer

Waterloo

Bill Johnson

Joliet Junior College

Joliet

Chris KendallPeoria Educational Region for Employment and Career

Training

Peoria

Mindy McDermott

The Climate Corporation

Waterloo

Vern McGinnis

Growmark, Retired

Bloomington

Tammy MillerJoliet Junior College

Joliet

Don Moffitt

IL Department of Agriculture

Galesburg

David MouserTri-Valley Schools,

Superintendent

Downs

Aimee Poskin

Farm Credit of Illinois

Mahomet

Jarret Randoll

Syngenta

Swansea

Becky Ropp

Growmark

Normal

Gordon Ropp

Normal

Karen Schieler

Compeer Financial

Normal

Kay Shipman

Farm Week

Bloomington

Representative

Dan Swanson

State Representative

Woodhull

Greg Webb

ADM

Decatur

Kaitlin WeitekampJohn Deere

Moline

The Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) was formed in 1984 and continues today as a voluntary, grassroots organization that is composed of agricultural industry leaders who are focused to establish and maintain a secure agricultural workforce. ILCAE is an advocacy group committed to the expansion and improvement of agricultural education programs at all levels through legislation, funding, and promotion.

The recent achievements in Illinois Agricultural Education are made possible through the

combined efforts of ILCAE, ICAE, IAVAT, ISBE, FFA Center and affiliate organizations.

In 2017, the efforts resulted in the establishment of the Three-circle (FFA/SAE) grant. This

grant partners with districts to pay for half of an instructor’s personal services costs of

400 additional hours outside of their regular teaching duties. Successfully advocating

for an increase in Agricultural Education funding to $5.0 million has allowed for the

implementation of the Three-circle (FFA/SAE) grant for the 2017-2018 school-year.

Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education

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ILLINOIS COMMITTEE FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MEMBERS

Becky Ropp, Chair

ILCAE

Normal

Dr. Richard Steffen,

Vice-ChairUniversity Agriculture

Instructor

Bloomington

Rylan Rusk, SecretarySecondary Agriculture

Teacher

Olney

Parker BaneSecondary Agriculture

Teacher

Pontiac

Kevin DaughertyAgriculture Literacy

Representative

LeRoy

Karen Fraase

ILCAE

Springfield

Doug Hanson

ILCAE

Danforth

Bill HarmonCommunity College

Agriculture Instructor

Morrisonville

Jay Harris

ILCAE

Alexander

Vern McGinnis

ILCAE

Bloomington

Brad Pilcher

FFA Representative

Roberts

Amy Leman, NomineeAdult Education

Representative

Decatur

Aimee Poskin, Nominee

ILCAE

Mahomet

The Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education (ICAE) is a 13-member committee established by Public Act 84-1452 and appointed by the Governor to advise both the governor and the state education agencies concerning Agricultural Education.

In 2017, ICAE not only advocated for adequate funding for agricultural education within

the Illinois State Board of Education, but also assessed curricular and teacher professional

development needs, recommended funding priorities, and worked to address challenges

related to agriculture teacher recruitment and retention.

The Agricultural Education line item in the Illinois State Board of Education budget

supports and impacts agriculture programs at every level in Illinois through the initiatives

described. As members of the ICAE, we are pleased that these projects enhanced local

programs and increased opportunities for ALL Illinois students to experience agricultural

education, FFA, and PAS.

Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education (ICAE) Annual Report

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ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE STUDENTS

Impact: 40,639 Teachers / 661,797 Students

Projects:

1. Agricultural Literacy County Coalition Grants: Grants to Illinois Agriculture in the

Classroom (AITC) county partnerships to conduct classroom presentations on Illinois’

largest industry – Agriculture.

2. Curriculum Resources for Pre-K through 6th Grade Teachers: The development

and revision of standards-aligned curriculum and instructional resources which are

designed to not only inform students about agriculture, but to also teach and reinforce

academic concepts.

3. On-Site Technical Assistance: The field-based FCAE staff members conduct regular

on-site technical assistance to Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom county coordinators.

INCENTIVE FUNDING AND GAST GRANTS - $720,000 (40%)

34% = Incentive Funding - $620,000

Local high schools with an approved agricultural program receive an incentive funding

grant allocation based on their achievement of quality indicators.

6% = Growing Agriculture Science Teachers (GAST) Grants - $100,000

Grants to postsecondary agricultural programs for the recruitment and development

of agricultural science teachers.

FACILITATING COORDINATION IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION (FCAE)

36.5% = Teacher & Program Services - $658,000

Teacher and program on-site technical assistance provided by FCAE staff.

15.5% = Professional Development, Curriculum & Instructional Resources - $282,000

Pre-service and in-service teacher professional development; curriculum and

instructional resources.

8% = Administrative Costs - $140,000

Administration of FCAE Project.

The total dollars generated by the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom county coalitions to match the $77,000 in Agricultural Education line item funds invested in the statewide partnership.

$2,236,587

FY2017 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION LINE ITEM APPROPRIATION - $1,800,000

40%

60%

$720,000

$1,080,000

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7TH - 12TH GRADE STUDENTS

POSTSECONDARY

Impact: 327 secondary agricultural education programs; 31,655 students

Projects:

1. Incentive Funding Grant: School districts with approved agriculture programs earn an

average yearly grant allocation of $1,747. A school district’s allocation amount is based on

their achievement of quality indicators, thus the grant rewards excellence.

2. Agriculture Teacher Professional Development: Several professional development

workshops including IAVAT Conference, 212 Conference, district workshops, and others,

are offered for high school agriculture teachers designed to improve their technical

knowledge and teaching effectiveness.

3. Ag Ed 499 - Beginning Agriculture Teacher Course: Graduate courses for inexperienced

teachers with 0-5 years of experience are offered to supply young teachers with skills

necessary to be effectual teachers.

4. Curriculum and Instructional Resources: Development and revision of high school

agricultural curriculum and instructional resources that are aligned with the Common

Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. The curriculum provides

students with technical content necessary to prepare for a career in agriculture and it also

teaches and reinforces academic skills.

5. Elite Conference: A conference for high school students to encourage them to pursue a

career in the agriculture teaching profession.

6. Student Teaching Grants: Mini-grants to student teachers in agricultural education who

intend to accept agriculture teaching positions in Illinois.

7. Improving Agricultural Education Programs Grant: Competitive mini-grants to school

districts to improve their agriscience laboratory, agricultural mechanics laboratory, or to

upgrade the agricultural program’s use of technology.

8. On-Site Technical Assistance: The field-based FCAE staff members conduct regular

on-site technical assistance to high school agriculture teachers and administrators.

Impact: 4 Universities and 27 community colleges

Projects:

1. Incentive Funding Grant: Universities with an Agricultural Education Teacher

Training Program receive a yearly grant allocation based on their achievement of

quality indicators.

2. Growing Agriculture Science Teachers Grant: Grants are provided to postsecondary

institutions to conduct initiatives which recruit quality students into agricultural

education degree programs and retain quality agriculture teachers as well.

3. FCAE On-Site Technical Assistance: The field-based FCAE staff members conduct regular

on-site technical assistance to community college agriculture instructors and university

agriculture teacher educators.

Total net earnings generated by agricultural education students through entrepreneurial/ownership, job placement/internship, or agriscience research Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects.

$11,698,214

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In the 2017-2018 school year, 74 Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) coalitions

representing 79 counties conducted programs that reached 661,797 students across the

state with an agricultural literacy message.

The coalitions were awarded $625,000 in grant dollars from IAITC and there is an active Agriculture

in the Classroom effort in all 102 counties in Illinois. In addition to the $625,000 in IAITC funding,

counties reported spending over $2.2 million on local agricultural literacy efforts.

Illinois Agriculture in the ClassroomKevin Daugherty, Education Director for Illinois Agriculture In The Classroom

2017 NEW MATERIALS

Available at www.agintheclassroom.org

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The number of pre-service teachers that received training and materials.

The number of teacher professional development hours provided by county

AITC programs.

The number of local donors who supported county AITC efforts.

The number of volunteers utilized by county AITC programs.

5,41 0

NUMBER OF STUDENTS REACHED, PRE-K – 8TH

NUMBER OF TEACHERS REACHED

PROGRAM FUNDING

A D A M S

A L E X A N D E R

B O N D

W I N N E B A G O

B R O W N

B U R E A U

C A L H O U N

C A R R O L L

C A S S

C H A M P A I G N

C H R I S T I A N

C L A R K

C L A Y

C L I N T O N

C O L E S

C O O K

C R A W F O R D

C U M B E R L A N D

D E K A L B

D E W I T T

D O U G L A S

D UP A G E

E D G A R

E D W A R D S

E F F I N G H A MF A Y E T T E

F O R D

F R A N K L I N

F U L T O N

G A L L A T I N

G R E E N E

G R U N D Y

H A M I L T O N

H A N C O C K

H A R D I N

H E N D E R S O N

H E N R Y

I R O Q U O I S

J A C K S O N

J A S P E R

J E F F E R S O N

J E R S E Y

L A K E

J O H N S O N

K A N E

K A N K A K E E

K E N D A L L

K N O X

J OD A V I E S S

L A S A L L E

L A W R E N C E

L E E

L I V I N G S T O N

L O G A N

M C D O N O U G H

S T E P H E N S O N

M C L E A N

M A C O N

M A C O U P I N

M A D I S O N

M A R I O N

M A R S H A L L

M A S O N

MASSAC

M E N A R D

M E R C E R

M O N R O E

M O N T G O M E R Y

M O R G A N

M O U L T R I E

O G L E

P E O R I A

P E R R Y

P I A T T

P I K E

P O P E

P U L A S K I

PU T N AM

R A N D O L P H

R I C H L A N D

R O C K I S L A N D

S T . C L A I R

S A L I N E

S A N G A M O N

S C H U Y L E R

S C O T T

S H E L B Y

S T A R K

M C H E N R Y

T A Z E W E L L

U N I O N

V E R M I L I O N

W A B A S H

W A R R E N

W A S H I N G T O NW A Y N E

W H I T E

W H I T E S I D E

W I L L

W I L L I A M S O N

B O O N E

W O O D F O R D

Counties Funded by the IAITC Partnership

Counties Funded by County Money

Counties with active Ag Literacy Programs

coordinated by volunteers

500,000

450,000

600,000

550,000

400,000

350,000

650,000

700,000

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32,500

30,000

37,500

35,000

27,500

25,000

40,000

42,500

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Programs in 2015/2016

in 2015/2016


in 2016/2017


in 2017/2018

TOTAL NUMBER OF AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS:

TOTAL # OF STUDENT TEACHERS IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION:

3 2 1

2 1

3 2 7

2 0

3 3 3

3 6

Percentage of secondary agricultural programs that have an agricultural mechanics laboratory.

Percentage of agriculture teachers that utilize the curriculum available at MyCAERT.com

The number of high school and college students who were able to participate in an exploration of the opportunities to be an agriculture teacher in the past year.

Percentage of secondary agricultural programs that have a greenhouse.

79%

91%

325+72%

Authentic learning occurs when students are able to collaboratively work to understand real

world issues and develop solutions to address those problems. In Illinois, this idea is put into

practice, day in and day out, in agriculture classrooms across the state. Agricultural education has

been at the forefront of giving students opportunities to take science, math & technology concepts

and use those in relevant ways. From understanding and utilizing GPS technology in agricultural

mechanics to researching, developing and practicing ways to more efficiently run an agribusiness,

agricultural education students are growing through these hands-on, authentic experiences.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:

Illinois agriculture teachers are provided access to over 1,000 standards-based lessons through

MyCAERT, an online instructional system. Teachers are able to plan, deliver and assess students

using this valuable resource.

TEACHER RECRUITMENT & RETENTION:

In order to create an authentic learning space, a highly qualified, passionate teachers is a top

requirement. As is the trend in many areas of education, Illinois has experienced a shortage of

agriculture teachers. This has been identified as a high priority initiative by the various partners

represented in this report, along with many business and industry supporters. This year’s

recruitment and retention efforts have been more expansive than ever before and positive

results are evident in the growing number of agricultural education student teachers.

STAR PROGRAM:

State Teach Ag Results program, a project of the National Teach Ag Campaign, provides funds for

states to develop sustainable programs to increase the number of agriculture teachers.

Initiatives to increase student interest at the high school level:

Initiatives to sustain interest at the collegiate level:

Initiatives to retain teachers:

nd/3rd Year Agriculture Teacher Workshop

eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness

Authentic Classroom Experience

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PROGRAM

GENDER OF TEACHERS

ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS (IAVAT)

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD PROGAM

43% 57%

District 1: Ed Curry, River Ridge

District 2: Paul Widhalm, Belvidere

District 3: Doug Falk, Cuba (State Winner)

District 4: Betsy Burgener, Central A & M

District 5: Julie Bond-Ledford, Nashville

FEMALE MALE

CHANGE FROM 2016

+2

-1

-1%

+4%

+4%

-4%

-1%

no change

-1

-2%

-3%

-2%

+6

-6

no change

-$68

327 Total Programs

18 Students average per class

97 Students average per school

54 Students average per FFA chapter

17% Employ 2 or more teachers

32% Agriculture articulation agreement with colleges

28% Dual credit agriculture courses

91% MyCAERT curriculum used by teacher

42% MyCAERT curriculum used by students

51% Schools that have an Advisory Council

63% Schools that have an FFA Alumni

64 Average Quality Indicators per school out of 121 possible indicators

$1,747 Average Incentive Funding Grant allocation per school

53% Annual Report Submitted

33% Junior High Ag Courses Taught

14% Coordinated/Taught Adult Workshop

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FACILITIES PROVIDED BY SCHOOL 6-12 AGRICULTURE TEACHERS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FULFILLED BY AGRICULTURAL COURSES

CHANGE FROM 2016

CHANGE FROM 2016

CHANGE FROM 2016

-2%

-4%

-1%

-1%

-3%

-2%

-5%

-$791

-1%

+2%

+12

+3%

+7%

+2%

+1%

+1%

+1%

+4%

+4%

+5%

+6%

+2%

+2%

+2%

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

79% Mechanics Lab

72% Greenhouse

70% Computer Lab

62% iPads/Tablets

61% Department or FFA Chapter Website

59% Interactive Whiteboard

55% Land/Plant Lab

47% Landscaping

40% Clickers/Smartphones

40% Blog, Wiki, Edmodo, Edline

30% Garden Lab

24% Agriscience Lab

21% Aquaculture

17% Small Animal Lab

6% Podcast or Streaming Media

5% Nursery Lab

3% Large Animal Lab

71% Science

26% Consumer Education

2% Math

1% Social Studies

1% Language Arts

403 Total Teachers

10 month Average contract length

57% Male

43% Female

30% 30 years of age or younger

22% Over age 50

39 Average age

34% 5 years of experience or less

16% 25+ years of experience

12 Average years of experience

35% Have a Masters Degree

85% Member of IAVAT (professional organization)

26% Provisionally certified

$50,972 Average salary

68% Attended IAVAT Conference

9 months (18%)

9 ½ months (19%)

10 months (25%)

10 ½ months (18%)

11 months (15%)

11 ½ months (2%)

12 months (3%)

CONTRACT LENGTHS

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NUMBER OF FFA MEMBERS IN ILLINOIS

NUMBER OF FFA MEMBERS NATIONALLY

17,535

653,359

2017 NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARD RESULTSThe FFA Mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing

their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through

agricultural education.

to incorporate over 300 careers in the agriculture industry and beyond. FFA, an intra-curricular

student organization, not only prepares students for opportunities within agriculture, but also helps

to develop leadership, communication, and teamwork traits within its members, which are critical

in all aspects of life. From local community service activities to competitive and challenging Career

Development Events, students are applying what they learn within the agricultural classroom and

FFA chapter to real world scenarios.

NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS

As part of the National Chapter Award, FFA chapters compete based on their work and achievements

in these three areas - Growing Leaders, Building Communities, and Strengthening Agriculture.

Section and state winning chapters in each of these areas are selected based on their planning and

preparation of events, execution of their plan, and evaluating the results of their work. This year,

thirty-two chapters advanced to national competition.

Authentic Leadership and Career Development Events in FFA

GROWING LEADERS

BUILDING COMMUNITIES

STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURE

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

Section 9

Section 10

Section 11

Section 12

Section 13

Section 14

Section 15

Section 16

Section 17

Section 18

Section 19

Section 20

Section 21

Section 22

Section 23

Section 24

Section 25

State Winner

West Carroll

Rochelle

Orion

Knoxville

Midland

Marengo

Seneca

Chicago High School for Ag Sciences

Normal Community

Tri-Point

Unity-Mendon

Midwest Central

Pittsfield

PORTA

Lincolnwood

Sullivan

Paxton-Buckley- Loda

Hoopeston Area

Greenville

Cumberland

Nashville

Waterloo

Olney

Marion

Harrisburg

Seneca

Scales Mound

Rochelle

Cambridge

West Central

Eureka

Marengo

Seneca


Pontiac

Cissna Park

Payson-Seymour

Farmington

Pittsfield

PORTA

Highland

Sullivan

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley

Hoopeston Area

Greenville

Stewardson-Strasburg

Mt. Vernon

Waterloo

Olney

Goreville

Eldorado

Goreville

Scales Mound

Chadwick-Milledgeville

Cambridge

Knoxville

Midland

Marengo

Seneca


Pontiac

Cissna Park

Liberty

Midwest Central

Pittsfield

PORTA

Lincolnwood

Sullivan

Paxton-Buckley- Loda

Hoopeston Area

Greenville

Stewardson-Strasburg

Mt. Vernon

Waterloo

Olney

Goreville

Harrisburg

Olney

STATE BANKER’S PLAQUE WINNER – WATERLOO

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2017 LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT RESULTSNATIONAL CHAPTER - BUILDING COMMUNITIES WINNER – PITTSFIELD FFA CHAPTER

The Pittsfield FFA Chapter, like chapters throughout the state, is very active in the community. At the

National FFA Convention in October, 2017 the chapter was named the national winner in the Building

duty military members. FFA members then work with the city to have permanent street signs hung.

Upon completion of their service, the military service personnel will receive the sign as a token of

the City of Pittsfield to plant more than 150 trees within the city. As part of the project, members

are responsible for the planting and initial care of the trees. As a result of the project, Pittsfield has

involved members working with local legislators to pass legislation naming corn the State Grain.

ILLINOIS’ BANKER’S PLAQUE AWARD WINNER – WATERLOO FFA CHAPTER

The Waterloo FFA chapter, located in Waterloo, Illinois, is advised by Mrs. Carrie Koester and

Mr. Tim McDermott.

Growing Leaders: Leadership training is a key component of the Waterloo FFA Chapter, which

consists of 186 members. For example, their annual leadership training event involves not only the

chapter officers, but other FFA members, school administration, and teachers.

Building Communities: The Waterloo FFA Chapter strives to help those in need in their community which

teaches families how to make meals with items they normally receive from the local food pantry.

Strengthening Agriculture:

their members on the impact of social economics in our community. The program was developed

to help students to grow in making proactive personal financial decisions and understanding how

economic status and financial decisions impact their future growth and lifestyles. The Waterloo

FFA works to provide opportunities for our members that will help make them well rounded

students and citizens.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

FFA members have the opportunity to apply the skills they’ve gained in real-world scenarios through

the twenty-six Career Development Events (CDE’s) and Leadership Development Events (LDE’s).

These CDE and LDE contests are either individual or group events. The participation in these contests

help the FFA members discover their skills and passions, thus leading them to successful careers.

Ag Business Management

Ag Communications

Ag Issues

Agronomy

Ag Mechanics

Ag Sales

Conduct of Chapter Meeting

FFA Creed Speaking

Dairy Foods

Dairy Cattle Evaluation

Dairy Handlers

Envirothon

Extemporaneous Public Speaking

Floriculture

Food Science

Forestry

Horse Evaluation

Horticulture

Job Interview

Land Use

Livestock Evaluation

Marketing Plan

Meats Evaluation

Nursery & Landscape Management

Parliamentary Procedure

Poultry

Prepared Public Speaking

Veterinary Science

Prairie Central

Midland

Pittsfield

Iroquois West

Prairie Central

Cambridge

Olney

Paige VanDyke, North Clay FFA Chapter

Prairie Central

Eastland

Lane Heinzmann, Carlyle FFA Chapter

Midland

Maddie Fugate, Mahomet-Seymour FFA Chapter

Wesclin

Rochelle

Olney

Mt. Vernon

Wesclin

Abby Forlines, Central A & M FFA Chapter

United

El Paso-Gridley

Olney

Prairie Central

Glenbrook South

Olney

Paxton-Buckley-Loda

Amy Christ, Elmwood FFA Chapter

Central-Clifton

CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT ORLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENT

STATE-WINNING FFA CHAPTEROR STUDENT

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FFA LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS ATTENDED BY SCHOOL

STUDENTS

ENROLLMENT/FFA MEMBERSHIP GRADES 6-12

83% State/National FFA Conventions

65% Livestock

65% Public Speaking

64% Land-Use

61% Agronomy

58% Horse

50% Farm Bureau Youth Conference

50% 212 Leadership Conference

48% Milk Products

46% Mechanics

43% Quiz Bowl

42% Section Agricultural Education Fair

38% Poultry

37% Job Interview

37% Leadership Camp

36% Horticulture

36% Section Team Activities and Responsibilities (STAR) Conference

35% Parliamentary Procedure

34% Dairy Cattle

29% Agricultural Sales

29% Meat Science

27% Forestry

27% Government Awareness Day

25% Agribusiness Management

23% Food Science

23% Envirothon

17% Washington Leadership Conference

16% Agriscience Fair

8% Veterinary Science

4% Agricultural Issues

4% Dairy Handlers

2% Landscape/Floral Design

2% Communications

CHANGE FROM 2016

CHANGE FROM 2016

-1%

-1%

-1%

-1%

-1%

-1%

-2%

-1%

-1%

-3%

-3%

-1%

-2%

-2%

-2%

-4%

-4%

-4%

-4%

-3%

-7%

-3%

-3%

-3%

-4%

+1%

+1%

+1%

+1%

+1%

+2%

+3%

+3%

+2%

+2%

+3%

+4%

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

no change

81% 9-12th grade students

19% 6-8th grade students

62% Male

38% Female

8% Minority

11% Living on a family farm

17% Urban Students (living in a city of 20,000+)

55% Are FFA members

65% Senior graduates went on to a postsecondary institution

35% Senior graduates entering the workforce or military

69% Senior graduates entering community college

31% Senior graduates entering a university

DUPLICATED

40,027

38,817

36,306

37,023

UNDUPLICATED

29,463

29,615

30,562

31,655

FFA MEMBERSHIP

17,529

17,410

17,679

17,535

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016

2016-2017

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000FFA

Membership

Unduplicated*

Students

Duplicated*

Students

2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

* Unduplicated = Enrollment count only includes a student once.

* Duplicated = Enrollment count includes a student multiple times when enrolled in multiple courses.

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Total dollars earned by Illinois Agricultural Education students via their SAE’s from paid work income and/or sales of products.

$11 M i lli on +

TYPES OF SAE’S COMPLETED BY STUDENTS

ILLINOIS FFA DISCOVERY DEGREE

Star in Agricultural Placement: Bobby Werden, 8th grade member at the Edwardsville Lincoln Middle School, was named the first

ever Illinois Discovery Degree Star in Agricultural Placement after documenting his work for his dad on their family farm raising

crops and livestock.

Star Farmer: Renee Gehrke, 8th grade member at Byron who raises and shows purebred Angus and commercial beef cattle, was named the first

Illinois Discovery Degree Star Farmer.

SAE STUDENTS

CHANGE FROM 2016

-1%

+$26,030

+$9

“Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a student-led, instructor supervised, work-based

learning experience that results in measurable outcomes within a predefined, agreed upon set of

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Technical Standards and Career Ready Practices

aligned to a career plan of study. SAE’s provide students with individualized opportunities to learn

and develop real-world skills outside of the classroom beyond the school day.”

SAE is a…

(SAE for All Teacher Guide, 2017, pp. 1-3)

In 2017, 10,654 Illinois agricultural students utilized the online Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET)

platform to record and track their SAE’s thanks to the generous sponsorship from Farm Credit Illinois

and Compeer Financial. According to the data within AET, SAE’s had an economic impact value of

$40.8 million in Illinois, leading to job creation, business support and building stronger communities.

Supervised Agricultural Experience: Authentic Work-Based Learning

45% Completed a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)

$1,010 Average SAE net income per student

$11,698,214 Total Earnings of Students with an SAE

40% Schools having all students with an SAE

Job Placement/ Internship (47%)

Research (4%)

Entrepreneurship/ Ownership (37%)

Exploratory (12%)

+3%

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ILLINOIS FFA - PROFICIENCY WINNERS

Agricultural Communications: Kayla Adams, Clifton Central

Agricultural Education: Hannah Klingele, Payson-Seymour

Agricultural Mechanics - Design & Fabrication: Phillip Eisenmann, Cissna Park

Agricultural Mechanics - Repair & Maintenance - E: Levi Brown, Sandoval

Agricultural Mechanics - Repair & Maintenance - P: Colin Tebbe, Central Breese

Agricultural Processing: Tracy Lynn, Olney

Agricultural Sales - E: Josh Kindred, Olympia

Agricultural Sales - P: Madeline Jones, Mt. Carmel

Agricultural Services: Logan Loverkamp, Massac County

Agriscience Research - Animal Systems: Mikayla Jones, Paxton-Buckley-Loda

Agriscience Research - Plant Systems: Garrett Williams, Flora

Agriscience Research - Integrated Systems: Anna Rever, Taylorville

Beef Production - E: Dalton Lemenager, Clifton Central

Beef Production - P: William Kuhl, Central Breese

Dairy Production - E: Mason Niedbalski, Nashville

Dairy Production - P: Jared Dickman, Eastland (NATIONAL WINNER)

Diversified Ag Production: Kendall Nelson, Newark

Diversified Crop Production - E: Nicholas Close, Mercer County

Diversified Crop Production - P: Devin Warren, Sullivan

Diversified Horticulture: Joseph Birrittier, Waterloo

Diversified Livestock Production: Jonathan Timm, Cisne

Electrical Technology: Alec Wetzell, Prophetstown

Environmental Science & Natural Resources Management: Daniel Hartman, West Carroll

Equine Science - E: Sydney Riden, West Prairie (NATIONAL FINALIST)

Equine Science - P: Jessica Shilling, Olney

Fiber &/or Oil Crop Production: Andrew Hunsinger, Carmi

Food Science & Technology: Brooke Tindall, Southeastern

Food Service: Rebekah Peterson, Monticello

Forage Production: Dustin Schleef, Cissna Park

Forest Management & Products: John Jones, Fairfield

Fruit Production: Amy Christ, Elmwood

Goat Production: Kaylyn Williams, Bushnell Prairie City

Grain Production - E: Jacob Calhoon, Goreville

Grain Production - P: Jack Curtin, Taylorville

Home &/or Community Development: Mitchell Lanz, Prairie Central

Landscape Management: Summer Albright, Goreville

Nursery Operations: Tyler Dambman, Eastland

Outdoor Recreation: Paul Oelkers, Princeville

Poultry Production: Victoria Medernach, LeRoy

Safety: Erin Winter, Scales Mound

Sheep Production: Austin Brockmann, Belvidere

Small Animal Production & Care: Abby Becherer, Wesclin

Specialty Animal Production: Claire Eggerman, Carlyle

Specialty Crop Production: Cole Herrmann, Nashville

Swine Production - E: Maddie Fugate, Mahomet-Seymour

Swine Production - P: Loretta Knapp, Prairie Central

Turf Grass Management: Jenna Cowan, Indian Creek

Vegetable Production: Devin Liable, Lexington

Veterinary Science: Alyssa Moore, Taylorville

Wildlife Production & Management: Paige Adams, Stillman Valley

10,392 students were evaluated and recognized for their SAE’s at proficiency awards at or above the chapter level. This list recognizes the Illinois winners in each of the proficiency award areas.

E= Entrepreneurship P= Job Placement

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ILLINOIS FFA STATE DEGREE:

AMERICAN FFA DEGREE:

471 state degree recipients were recognized at the 89th Illinois FFA Convention in June

2017. Top candidates included:

Star Farmer: Austin Brockmann, Belvidere

Star AgriBusiness: Logan Loverkamp, Massac County

Star AgriScience: Maddie Fugate, Mahomet-Seymour

Star Placement: Devin McGinnis, Farmington

Illinois nominated 124 members who earned their American FFA Degree at the 2017

National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. These members demonstrated the highest

levels of performance in the organization. The top candidates included:

Star Farmer: Marty Bauer, Cissna Park

Star Ag Placement: Tanner Scherer, Olney

Star AgriBusiness: Noah Boulds, Eldorado

Star AgriScience: Aaron Slack, Paxton-Buckley-Loda

SAE INVOLVEMENT BY INTEREST AREA

Animal Science (39%)

Plant (16%)

Leadership Education & Communication (14%)

Agribusiness (10%)

Power, Structure & Technology (8%)

Food Products & Processing (6%)

Environmental (4%)

Natural Resources (2%)

Biotechnology (1%)

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THE PAS MISSION:

The National Postsecondary Agricultural Student (PAS) Organization provides opportunities for individual growth, leadership, and career preparation.

Illinois community colleges continue to recognize the importance of agriculture in their regions by investing in new majors and instructors at their programs. In 2017, Sauk Valley College administration responded to their community need for more skilled workforce candidates by re-opening their agricultural program which had been shuttered since the mid-1990s.

“Agriculture is one of the healthiest and most stable professions in the state of Illinois.

There is a huge demand for a new generation of agriculturalists that we are struggling

to fill in the Sauk Valley region. We need to prepare students who can work in the

agricultural finance and agribusiness world, just as much as we need operators who

can run, maintain, and repair the agricultural equipment that continues to evolve. We

also need to continue working with consumers to develop a better understanding of

the food and fiber industry- where their food comes from, how it is grown, and how it

is prepared.” Dr. Ryan Anderson, Agriculture Instructor

Sauk Valley Community College is not alone in their investment in agricultural education.

Last year, Illinois Valley Community College restarted their program, and next year

Heartland College will hire a full time instructor to build their new program. To provide

career skill development and help students prepare for the workforce, all of these colleges

are implementing PAS (Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization) chapters.

The Postsecondary Agricultural Student (PAS) organization is dedicated to the development

of student career interests and abilities in the areas of agriculture, agribusiness, and natural

resources at approved postsecondary institutions which offer baccalaureate degrees,

associate degrees, and/or certificates. Through its motto, “Dedicated to uniting education

and industry in agriculture,” PAS strives to develop ties between a student’s postsecondary

education and his or her future career in agriculture.

In Illinois, there are 15 PAS Chapters and 471 student members cultivating their futures in agriculture through participation in fall and spring conferences at the state and national level.

Community Colleges / PAS

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FACULTY ENROLLMENT BY GENDER DEMOGRAPHICS

ENROLLMENT BY DEGREE

CHANGE FROM 2016

CHANGE FROM 2016

82 Full Time Instructors

119 Part Time Instructors

24 Average Teaching Load Contact Hours per Year

13 Average Number of Years Teaching

49 Average Age

$68,012 Full Time Salary

66% Education Level at MS or Higher

94% Instructors Indicating Previous Industry Experience

16 Average Years Pre-Teaching Industry Experience

25 Total Programs

15 Postsecondary Agricultural Student (PAS) Chapters

471 Total PAS Members

48% College Students Who Were Former High School Ag Education Students

96% Programs with Advisory Councils

13 Average Members per Advisory Council

542 High School Students Who Received Articulated Course Credit

354 High School Students Who Received Dual Credit

64% Programs Offering Online Courses

81 Total Online (online only and blended) Courses Offered

796 Students Enrolled in Online (online only & blended) Courses

36 Online (only online instruction) Courses Offered

360 Students Enrolled in Online (only online instruction) Courses

45 Online (Blended / Hybrid) Courses Offered

436 Students Enrolled in Online (Blended / Hybrid) Courses

-8

-170

-119

-6

-6

-4%

-324

-167

+5

+$1

+46

+1

+1

+15

+51

+13%

+17

+5%

+2%

+16%

no change

no change

no change

no change

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Community College

MALE NON-FARM

MALE FARM

FEMALE NON-FARM

FEMALE FARM

1,022 36% 795 28%

732 26% 313 11%

61 % 39 %MALE FEMALE

TRANSFER

536

583

+47

AAS

2005

1762

-243

NON-DEGREE

240

209

-31

TOTAL

3411

3071

-340

CERTIFICATE

630

517

-113

2016

2000

1500

1000

500

2017

CHANGE FROM 2016

2016 2016 2016 20162017 2017 2017 2017

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AGRICULTURE MAJORS

University

357

263

195

155

413

413

925

1237

Male

Female

2017 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT

INCOMING FRESHMAN

TRANSFERS

+14

620

=

350

-61

826

+142

2162

Change

Total

MALE

FEMALE

+41

103

127

118

86

91

+2

71

71

84

69

50

+14

144

105

303

252

101

+39

415

466

443

429

346

Change

2016

2017

Total

2014

2015

U OF I

U OF I

SIU

SIU

ISU

ISU

WIU

WIU

19

n/a

12,048

n/a

12,048

10

0

=

6,469

n/a

6,469

12

117

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

46

214

-273

56,385

31,709

88,094

186

Change

Ag

Non-Ag

Total

ADMITTED GRADUATE STUDENTS

NUMBER OF AGRICULTURE FACULTY

CREDIT HOURS GENERATED BY DEPARTMENT

2017 2017 2017 20172016 2016 2016 2016

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION LINE ITEM FUNDING

1987 $48,500

1988 $48,500

1989 $1,000,000

1990 $1,040,000

1991 $1,040,000

1992 $1,040,000

1993 $1,040,000

1994 $1,081,600

1995 $1,081,600

1996 $1,181,600

1997 $1,299,000

1998 $1,429,700

1999 $1,500,000

2000 $2,000,000

2001 $2,000,000

2002 $1,950,000

2003 $1,881,200

2004 $1,881,200

2005 $1,881,200

2006 $2,381,200

2007 $2,881,200

2008 $2,881,200

2009 $3,381,200

2010 $3,043,100

2011 $1,947,600

2012 $1,800,000

2013 $1,800,000

2014 $1,800,000

2015 $1,759,900

2016 $1,800,000

2017 $1,800,000

2018 $5,000,000

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

100 North First Street | Springfield, IL 62777-0001

WWW.ISBE.NET

JAMES T. MEEKS Chair

TONY SMITH, PH.D. Superintendent

authentic Learning

AGRICULTURAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT WORK-BASED LEARNING (SAE)

PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

Programs in 2015/2016 Programs in 2016/2017

MILLION


3 2 1 3 2 7

$1 1+

3 3 3

Total dollars earned by Illinois Agricultural

Education students via their SAE’s from

paid work income and/or sales of products.

Students from 210 High School Agricultural

programs participated in Public Speaking

Career Development Events (CDEs). Agricultural Education non-duplicated student enrollment

continues to trend upward.

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

35000

1989-1990 1999-2000 2009-2010 2016-2017

TOTAL NUMBER OF AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS:

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