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Ag education teacher/FFA advisor not just a career - a passion

Sue Roesler
Aug 12, 2026
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FFA/ag education classroom at Beach High School

At the Golden Valley County FFA chapter that meets in the ag education classroom, many activities are going on at once, including filling backpacks for the Pelican Project. The ag education teacher/FFA advisor is Marty Campbell.

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Marty Campbell, ag education teacher in Beach High School and FFA advisor for the Golden Valley County FFA chapter.

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Sue Roesler

A career as an ag education teacher/FFA advisor is not only a rewarding career choice, but it’s a vocation that brings smiles to the entire North Dakota FFA organization. Agriculture teachers/FFA advisors are sorely needed in the state, especially with agriculture being a major industry in North Dakota.

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