Woodford County Farm Bureau Foundation Agriculture Education Teacher Grant Application

Woodford County Agricultural Education Teacher Grant Program

The Woodford County Farm Bureau established the Woodford County Farm Bureau Foundation in 1998. The WCFB Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation organized to promote agriculture in Woodford County. The foundation is funded through contributions by Farm Bureau members.

The Woodford County Farm Bureau Foundation recognizes the need for active, involved Agricultural Education Teachers and FFA Advisors in our schools. It is our goal to make Woodford County a Premier location in the state of Illinois for Agriculture Education. These teachers play a special role in exposing students to the diverse world of agriculture and cultivating those experiences into passions to pursue careers in this ever growing and important profession.

The Woodford County Agricultural Education Teacher Grant Program was established to help support and retain new teachers in the classroom. Once eligible after three (3) consecutive years teaching in the county, teachers are invited to apply, or be nominated by their principals/superintendents for a two-thousand-dollar ($2,000) grant of personal income each year. The purpose of this grant is to enhance interest in and develop quality education of young people in agricultural and related fields.

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant and/or nominee must:

- Be a full-time teacher with a minimum of 75% agriculture related courses and activities.

- Have a minimum of three (3) consecutive years teaching Agricultural Education within the County.

- Have a Professional Educator License (PEL) OR an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS).

- Teach at a school within Woodford County, Illinois (with the exception for the Fieldcrest CUSD #6)

- Maintain an Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT) Membership.

- Maintain a Woodford County Farm Bureau (WCFB) Membership.

- Compete in AT LEAST five (5) CDE’s as an FFA Chapter, annually.

- Have at least three (3) students participate in Section Proficiency Awards each school year.

- Demonstrate continued growth and success addressing short and long term personal and professional goals.

- Demonstrate leadership in both school and community activities.

- Demonstrate a commitment to Agricultural Education.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Full Legal Name *
Home Address *
Telephone Number *
High School Name *
School Address *
School Administrator Contact Name (Can be Principal and/or Superintendent) *
School Administrator Title *
School Administrator Telephone *
School Administrator E-Mail Address *
SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION
Brief Description of High School & Community: Include demographics when possible. *
Total # 9-12 Students Enrolled in School *
List any other leadership roles you have within the school district, aside from Agriculture Education and FFA Advisor: *
HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE PROGRAM INFORMATION
FFA Chapter Name *
Consecutive years teaching Agriculture Education at current district?
How many students are enrolled in Agriculture Classes/have FFA Membership for the 2023-24 school year? *
List Agriculture Classes taught, and enrollment in each, for the  2023-24   school year: *
Percentage of Agriculture related courses and activities, based on total class-load *
What activities did FFA members participate in during the  2023-24   school year? Include the # of students who participated in each. *
Any outstanding FFA Chapter accomplishments? *
Describe your SHORT term goals (minimum of 3) for your Agriculture Program: *
Describe your LONG term goals (minimum of 3) for your Agriculture Program: *
GENERAL 'ABOUT YOU' INFORMATION
Are you a member of the Woodford County Farm Bureau? *
Required
Are you a member of the Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers (IAVAT)? *
Required
Teacher License Type? *
Did you pursue higher education? If so, where? *
What is your highest level of education? *
List community activities and leadership roles, not directly connected with school, in which you have participated: *
PERSONAL RESPONSE
What are your SHORT term and LONG term goals regarding your own professional growth and improvement as an educator? *
How do you measure your success as a teacher? *
Why do you think you should be awarded the Woodford County Farm Bureau Foundation Agriculture Education Teacher Grant? *
What additional information about yourself do you wish to share that may be relevant to this application? *
REFERENCE LETTERS

In addition to the application, we request REFERENCE LETTERS from EACH of the following parties:

- Current High School Administration (This letter should also state that you have a signed contract to teach Agriculture Education for the next school year.)

- Current Student

- Fellow Teacher (Past and/or Present)

- Current Agricultural Education Program Advisor of the FCAE

E-Mail all reference letters to woodfordcfb@gmail.com. You may mail or deliver these letters to the office if you would prefer. However, the application itself MUST come through the appropriate Google Forms link.

Address to be mailed or delivered to, if you so choose:
Woodford County Farm Bureau
117 W Center Street, Suite 101
P.O. Box 225
Eureka, IL 61530

Please contact our office at (309) 467-2347 or woodfordcfb@gmail.com with any questions.


DISCLAIMERS

This application is not considered complete until all supplemental information has been received by our office. Please be sure you receive confirmation from the office when your application and letters are received. 

APPLICATIONS AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 29, 2024 TO BE CONSIDERED.

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I have read the above disclaimer and understand the requirements. *
I understand that this application is not complete until the supporting documents are received at the Woodford County Farm Bureau Office. I also understand that if this application is handwritten it will not be accepted. *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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