In December, the Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA) helped expand awareness of NASA Acres at the Amarillo Farm Show (AFS), a major regional event that brings together nearly 500 exhibitors and thousands of producers from across the Texas Panhandle and surrounding states. With packed exhibit halls and steady engagement throughout the event, AFS provided an ideal opportunity to connect directly with farmers, ranchers, and community members while highlighting NASA Acres as a practical bridge between space-based science and on-the-ground agricultural decision-making.

This fall, NASA Acres reinforced its commitment to agricultural workforce development at the 2025 National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention & Expo, the nation’s leading event for agricultural education and leadership. With more than 70,000 students, educators, sponsors, and industry leaders in attendance, the convention represents an important pipeline for the next generation of farmers, scientists, engineers, and innovators.