University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

You can find more information on Dr. Bruno Basso's study at  Science Daily . Thanks to them for bringing agricultural news to the forefront!

To celebrate the past, present, and future agriculture educators a group of students passionate about teaching agriculture came together on September 20, 2018, to celebrate National Teach Ag Day. The Department of Agricultural and Extension Education hosted an afterparty event that shared with student’s fun ways to implement Virtual Reality into the classroom. In addition to the 16 attendees from the University of Idaho, students from Oregon State University, Penn State University, and Kansas State University joined the fun via conference calls. Needless to say, the event was a hit! The event was split into two parts. The first was an interactive lesson from a Doceo Center intern, Farahan, about virtual reality glasses and using google maps in the classroom. Google glasses were provided to all participants so they could learn firsthand the benefits of such technology. In the second part, students heard from Alan Willmore, Jerome High School agriculture teacher, on how he uses virt...

The Idaho FFA Foundation came under new leadership in June of 2018. Now at the helm of the Foundation is Marcia Jedry, an 18-year veteran of the non-profit sector. A graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in Business Administration, Jedry is no stranger to organization management and development strategy. Prior to coming onboard with the Idaho FFA Foundation, she was the Finance Director for the Idaho Republican Party, and before that, the Director of Finance & Marketing for the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry (IACI). In 2014, Jedry earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, the highest credential that can be earned in the association world. Upon earning her CAE, her goal was to become the Executive Director of an organization that she is passionate about. When the opportunity with the Idaho FFA Foundation presented itself, it was a perfect fit for Jedry. “I am passionate about making sure our Idaho students have the tools they nee...

The full story of President Trump's visit with agricultural leaders can be found on the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation's website . Thanks to them for sharing this interesting story with us!

The University of Idaho offers multiple opportunities for students to study and travel abroad throughout their college career, one of these opportunities is the Czech Republic trip. This travel abroad program took place from May 19 th through May 30 th of 2018. Four undergraduates and one faculty member from the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education attended the program; Bishal Thapa, Maggie Elliot, Annie Bass, Bethany Newtson and Dr. Jeremy Falk.  The activity log for the trip was very diverse and offered a unique look into the agriculture industry within the Czech Republic. Throughout the trip, students were able to reflect and make connections with fellow undergraduates from Kansas State University. The first day allowed for interactions with the USDA FSA office and representatives from the Czech Agrarian Chamber. Both committees offered an insight into US policy and Agriculture within that area. Students were also provided the opportunity to tour the la...