University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

By Maggie Elliot Seth Heinert All Ag Ed and ASCL majors are encouraged to attend the faculty search luncheon with candidate Seth Heinert Monday, February 29th, at 11:00 am, in the Ag Ed classroom. Pizza will be provided!  Seth Heinert served as a Wyoming State Officer and was FFA's National Secretary in 2003. He graduated with a B.S in Animal Science from the University of Wyoming, and was a high school instructor in Nebraska for two years before earning his Masters in Agricultural Education at the University of Nebraska. He taught agriculture and biology in in Tanzania, Africa, for three years, and is now set to graduate from the University of Florida with a Ph.D in Agricultural Education and Communication this May. Please help us welcome Mr. Heinert to campus!

by Mary Kate Myers          Meranda Small is a graduate of the University of Idaho with a BS in Animal Science and MS in Agricultural Education and Extension. She is currently working as the Oneida County Extension Educator.             Before she was working as an Extension Educator, Meranda spent a year working as an intern for Agri Beef Co. while completing her graduate degree. This experience gave her a great understanding of the beef industry. Now working professionally with the University of Idaho as the Extension Educator in Oneida Country, her responsibilities have her focused on Livestock Education and 4-H Youth Development. Meranda is in her sophomore year as Extension Faculty, and has had the opportunity to work with colleagues in putting together agriculture based programming such as Livestock Day Camps for 4-H and FFA youth involved in livestock, Cowboy & Beef School...

With all of the possible careers surrounding students invested in agriculture, finding the right fit may seem overwhelming. Here are a few words from guest blogger Brad Griff, who operates out of Boise as a congressional staffer for Idaho Representative Raul Labrador. Represenative Raul Labrador I’m sure you’ve often wondered what to do with your degree after you’ve graduated. Seven short years ago, I was in your shoes, wondering what to do with my newly minted political science degree from the University of Idaho.   I’d like to share with you my career path as just one example of many opportunities for students interested in agriculture.   Growing up on a fourth generation family farm, I have always loved agriculture. In many ways, it defines who I am. From an early age, I was also drawn to politics. As a 6-year-old, I remember watching the 1992 Presidential debates with my parents, fascinated by the entire process. Many years later, I graduated from the Univ...

By Maggie Elliot