(NAFB.com) – Dozens of FFA chapters in the U.S. are getting a new classroom resource for the 2024-2025 school year. A Microsoft grant will help FFA members and advisors launch a new version of FarmBeats for Students, a hands-on education program built around precision agriculture that Microsoft developed in collaboration with National FFA. This summer, FFA advisors are attending a training session hosted by Microsoft in select states where digital agriculture is ripe for growth. The technology allows students to experience cutting-edge technology and participate in hands-on lessons, fostering a new generation of tech-savvy agricultural leaders. FarmBeats for Students gives direct experience with topics like digital sensors, data analysis, and artificial intelligence, all through the lens of agriculture. “Microsoft’s investment in our advisors and students is an investment in the future agricultural leaders, and eventually will help fill the void in the talent pipeline,” says National FFA Chief Program Officer Christine White.