University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

CALS Banquet Awards By: Dr. Jim Connors The annual College of Agricultural and Life Science’s Awards Banquet was held last night.  Once again, the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education faculty, students, and alumni were recognized for their outstanding academic achievement and service to the agricultural profession.  The Department award nominees and winners are as follows: Distinguished Alumni Award:  Kevin Barker (B.S. 94, M.S. 01) Distinguished Retiree Award: Dr. Maurice Johnson, Professor Emeritus (B.S. 57) R.M. Wade Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Jeremy Falk-Nominee NACTA Teaching Award of Merit: Dr. Jeremy Falk-Winner Outstanding Academic Advisor: Dr. Kattlyn Wolf-Nominee Gamma Sigma Delta Honorary:  Jemma Morrow CALS Outstanding Freshman:  Margaret Elliot-Winner CALS Outstanding Sophomore : Olivia Zurcher-Nominee CALS Outstanding Junior : Samuel Hoffman-Nominee CALS Outstanding Senior:  Seth Pratt-Winner CALS Club Member of

AEE Helps Idaho FFA Rise Above at Convention On April 6th, twenty four AEE students headed to Twin Falls for the FFA State Leadership Conference. Over the four day conference our students helped facilitate leadership workshops, career developments events, and motivational speeches for over 1,000 high school students. During the conference, not only did Collegiate FFA have the unique opportunity to raise awareness for Agriculture. They were also able to recruit new members to the University of Idaho by facilitating a workshop for numerous Idaho FFA members. Our department is so proud of our students dedication to promoting the future of generation of agriculturists. By  helping #FFARISEABOVE!

Collegiate FFA Wins! The Agricultural and Extension Education department would like to congratulate Collegiate FFA. CFFA was the winner of the CHS Primeland sponsored food drive. Donating 52 pounds of canned food and a whopping $210.00 to help fight hunger in Idaho.  Your club helped the College of Agricultural and Life Science collect a total, 572 pounds of food and $248.00 for the CHS Harvest for Hunger Food Drive.  For more information on how to fight hunger in Idaho. Visit: http://www.chsprimeland.com/

Three Students to Represent at the 2015 New Century Farmer Conference! The Agricultural and Extension Education department would like to congratulate Kellsie Hodges, Tanner White, and Olivia Zurcher!  These three young ladies were selected from college students across the country to represent the new generation of agriculturalists.  In July, these three will be headed to DeMonies, Iowa for a week long conference. Over the course, of the week they will participate in industry tours, explore new farm business opportunities, and most importantly grow personally and professionally.  We are so proud of you. Good luck and represent the University of Idaho well!