University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

Sending Love to CALS! By: Gabrielle Munson  In appreciation to the staff and professors, the University of Idaho CFFA chapter delivered baskets full of Valentine’s Day items to the College of Agriculture and Life Science Departments. Each basket was to thank the departments for their time and dedication in making the college the best place to be.   About twenty CFFA members were able to help participate in this activity.   A special thank you goes out to Maggie Elliot and Erin Peek for getting the supplies and presenting the idea to the chapter. Once again thank you to all the departments in the CALS College for all you do.   For up-to-date information on CFFA, please visit our Facebook page.   https://www.facebook.com/search/str/University%20of%20Idaho%20CFFA/keywords_top

North Idaho District FFA Career Development Events By: Dr. Jeremy Falk Skills in agriculture were recently demonstrated by FFA members when the North Idaho District (NID) held its Career Development Events with the support of faculty and students in Agricultural and Extension Education. More than 50 high school students participated in three events: Meats Evaluation CDE, Job Interview CDE, and the district officer selection process. Collegiate FFA members were active in running the day’s events and were cheerful guides for the high school students. “It is a fun way to be involved and see behind-the-scenes when we host CDEs on campus. I feel like I’ll be better prepared when I’m an agriculture teacher,” said Pamela Holman, graduate student in Agricultural and Extension Education. Paulette House, CALS Director of Student Recruitment, attended the NID CDEs to help provide FFA members with information about applying to the University of Idaho and to use their talents i

CFFA Dodgeball Game! Written by: Cody Beus Collegiate FFA held their first activity of the semester by having a dodgeball game and making pizza. It was a great time to socialize with incoming members and friends. Toppings were available to customize your own pizza and four ovens going to help get the pizza back fast. The dodgeball game was an intense dogfight with faculty included. The game was a great opportunity to see another side to our faculty and may be the only appropriate venue to throw things at your professors!  CFFA has a variety of activities throughout the year including community service, social and networking opportunities, and professional development events.  Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/665253136860942/ to keep up to date on our activities and events!