I felt like it was a calling to teach. I have a love for young people and teaching them a deeper understanding of and appreciation for agriculture and what it's all about. Only two percent of the jobs in agriculture are in production. The agriculture teacher keeps all aspects of agriculture in mind when developing a program of learning for students. The agriculture education teacher is often an expert at cross-curriculum education, relating many subject areas to agricultural studies.
Instruction often requires problem solving using critical thinking skills.
A skilled agriculture teacher provides opportunities for student leadership development, personal growth and career success. An agriculture teacher brings media technology into the curriculum in a variety of ways. The agriculture teacher instructs, supervises progress, gives advice, evaluates results, grades the work and serves as a mentor for the youth. Everyone has their own reason to become an agriculture teacher. I can't think of a better job.