Why YOU Should
Teach Ag!
1
Over 10% of California Ag Teachers
will Retire in the next 10 years
In the last 10 years California hired 317 Ag Teachers and added 43 new Ag Programs.
There are 804 California Ag Teachers, 82 of which have been teaching 26-30+ years.
Who will replace them when they retire?
2
The
Starting
Salary
How is the salary schedule of an Ag Teacher different?
It is important to note that agriculture teachers are typically on 10 month contracts
for the school year, therefore earning possible additional stipends for summer month
responsibilities. Agriculture teachers are fortunate to enjoy the flexibility of 10 month
contracts, coupled with school holidays, in addition to earned vacation time.
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