High school agriculture students come from a variety of backgrounds and become involved in agriculture for a variety of reasons. Maddi Martinez, the current San Joaquin Regional Treasurer, is an …
Inspiring Students to Appreciate Agricultural Production
Agriculture teachers often take pride in the impact they have on the students that they teach. One of the great joys of the profession is often the tangible results of …
Ensuring Future Success Through Supporting Ag Education
Ag education is an area that often relies on external support from educational organizations and agricultural entities. Farm Credit is one of these entities. Jeana Hultquist, the Vice President of …
Using A Passion for Agriculture to Educate the Next Generation
Teaching agriculture is more than a profession. For many, it is a lifestyle. Being in a position to influence the lives of others is a goal that many strive for, …
Maintaining A Teaching Philosophy in Agricultural Education
Agriculture teachers are expected to develop a personal “teaching philosophy” that guides their style and behavior as a teacher. Becca Duran, an agriculture teacher in Fort Bragg, California, bases her …
One Month Until California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is bringing back its annual conference to an in-person format after being online for the past two years. Judy Culbertson, the …
California is Experiencing a Shortage of Ag Mechanics Teachers
Agriculture education in California is continually going through struggles as it attempts to keep up with the growing population of students joining agriculture programs. While the expansion of agriculture education …
West Hills Offers Unique Opportunities to Students
West Hills College Lemoore is home to opportunities and programs that aid students in professional development, soft skill development, and personal understanding of the professional world. Kris Costa, Dean of …
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Provides Resources for Educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has created educational resources for teachers and parents of all backgrounds across the county. The Executive Director of the organization, Daniel Meloy, works …
Agricultural Education Podcast Helps Foster Community of Teachers
Agricultural education is an industry built on connections, and this is made even easier through the resources gathered by agriculture education podcast, Here By The Owl. Co-hosts, Nikki Fideldy-Doll and …
4-H Encourages Community Engagement and Personal Development
4-H offers opportunities for growth and personal development to students of all backgrounds and does not require involvement in agriculture. Erica Hafkey, a senior at O’Neals Minarets High School, has …
Ag Youth Leadership Programs Help Guide Student Career Choices
Youth leadership programs, such as FFA or 4-H, allow students to explore their opportunities and develop their personal and professional skills. Kirsten Franks is a high school senior and president …
Young Farmers and Ranchers Look for New Opportunities to Expand
The American Farm Bureau has a program for young agriculturalists, called Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) that provides its members with social and professional opportunities to expand their networks and …
Community College Provides Students with Professional Training
Students at West Hills College Lemoore have the opportunity for career development, thanks to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs available to them. The Dean of Career and Technical …
- Page 1 of 2
- 1
- 2