Illinois FFA Ag Skills Showcase includes students with intellectual disabilities

Illinois FFA Ag Skills Showcase includes students with intellectual disabilities

Photo courtesy of Illinois FCAE

A new Illinois FFA event is allowing members with special education needs to showcase their passion and talents in agriculture.

“Giving opportunities to all of our students is really what this organization is about.”

Jennifer Waters with Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education (FCAE) tells Brownfield the 2023 Agriculture Skills Showcase is open to all students to highlight their interest in areas like the public speaking, career preparation, food science, ag mechanics, natural resources and more.

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