By Staff Writer | July 27, 2025
YORKTOWN, TX — As the countdown to the new school year ticks down to just a few days, Yorktown FFA is already sowing seeds of innovation and opportunity thanks to a productive week at the Texas Ag Teachers Association Conference held in Corpus Christi.
Representing Yorktown’s commitment to agricultural excellence, Ms. Alatorre and Mr. Crum immersed themselves in hands-on trainings, collaborative planning, and educational workshops geared toward elevating student opportunities and program growth.
Ms. Alatorre began her journey early by attending the Tarleton Today Dual Credit training on Sunday, bringing back exciting news: Yorktown will offer dual enrollment for the Advanced Animal Science class this year. On Monday, she tackled the Tractor Tech Career Development Event (CDE) workshop—mastering component identification, sample exams, and even the contest’s intricate debugging section.
Mr. Crum arrived Tuesday for the conference’s General Session, then participated in Area and District meetings focused on preparing for the 2025–2026 academic year. Throughout Wednesday and Thursday, both advisors explored workshops on student leadership, contest preparation, and ag curriculum development—ensuring Yorktown FFA remains at the forefront of agricultural education.
Among the highlights, Mr. Crum connected with industry experts to evaluate cutting-edge ag mechanics machines and tools, generating valuable insight as Yorktown prepares for upgrades to its mechanics facility.
Beyond the workshops, the week proved vital for networking and collaboration. Both advisors shared ideas and built relationships with ag educators across Texas, reinforcing Yorktown FFA’s vision of excellence through teamwork and innovation.
With their leadership and enthusiasm paving the way, Yorktown FFA is poised for another landmark year—rooted in opportunity, hands-on learning, and community pride.