University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

By RyAnna Carter Winners of the Teach Ag Championship As the semester begins to wind down, it is time for the students in the department of Agricultural Education and Extension to celebrate their accomplishments.   Tuesday, April 11 th , Collegiate FFA celebrated their Spring Banquet. Dr. Kasee Smith was the recipient of the Honorary Chapter Degree.  Outstanding participants in the Teach Ag Championship were announced. Scores were verified from a culmination of three contests designed to test student’s ability and knowledge in agriculture. Five hard working contestants won a custom Teach Ag jacket: Maddie Bennett, Gabby Johnson, Erin Peek, Ryan Kindall, and McKenna Ford.  The Blue and Gold award, given to students who invest an exemplary commitment of time and energy in the organization, was received by RyAnna Carter and Maddie Bennett. Lastly, many students were acknowledged for achieving Deans List recognition.  We are pro...

Idaho Ag Education Professionals: I'm please to announce that Dr. Kasee Smith has accepted the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education at the University of Idaho.   Dr. Smith completed her PhD in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications at Texas A&M University.  Kasee taught high school agriculture for 11 years at Spanish Fork High School and Landmark High School in Utah.   Kasee will be on campus for the Idaho FFA Career Development Events on June 7-10, 2016 and join the department in August.  Please join me in welcoming Dr. Kasee Smith to the Idaho Ag Ed Team.   Dr. Jim Connors Professor and Head Department of Agricultural and Extension University of Idaho