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About the partnership

Beginning in 2002, MAEF, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and the Maryland FFA have partnered together to provide the services of the Maryland FFA. Executive Secretary Cole Bishop, a former member and state officer, works from a personal office at MSDE.

For more information please contact Cole via email cbishop@msde.state.md.us or phone: 410-767-0189

About the organization

Chartered by National FFA in January of 1929, the Maryland FFA Association is the oldest of the five Career and Technology Student Organizations operated within Maryland public schools. With a federal charter, FFA is an integral part of 7-12 grade agricultural education. 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.

Also, please visit the Maryland FFA website or the National FFA website for more informaiton about the organizations and their events.

*The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1989. Our mission is "to promote the importance of agriculture in our daily lives." Copyright 2011 MAEF