CASE is an ambitious project started by the National Council for Agricultural Education in 2007. The project goal is to implement a national curriculum for secondary agricultural education that provides a high level of educational experiences to enhance the rigor and relevance of agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) subject matter. Besides elevating the rigor of AFNR knowledge and skills, CASE provides purposeful enhancement of science, mathematics, and English language understanding.

CASE develops curriculum utilizing science inquiry for lesson foundation and concepts are taught using activity-, project-, and problem-based instructional strategies. In addition to the curriculum aspect of CASE, the project ensures quality teaching by providing extensive professional development for teachers that leads to certification.

The final component of CASE is assessment. CASE curriculum is designed to promote a common understanding of agricultural concepts by all CASE students. By providing instruction based on common concepts, national assessments of agricultural education programs can be accomplished in ways that are valid and meaningful.

CASE AFNR will be held at South Central College
1920 Lee Boulevard
North Mankato, MN 56003

Hotel accommodations have been made at: Comfort Inn & Suites
2000 Commerce Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 388-3800

Payment will be with National FFA (NFFA)

Transportation from Minneapolis/St. Paul airport to North Mankato can be arranged through Land to Air Express  

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Cancellation Policy

• Full registration refund for cancellations before April 15
• $200.00 cancellation fee incurred for cancellations received later then April 15 but more than 30-days from the start date
• $1,200.00 cancellation fee incurred for cancellations received within 30- days from the start date or participant is a no-show