University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

by Molly Sparrow The agricultural education program has had a great month, but one event has really stood out. Oct. 12-14 the department took five students, Dino Vinci, Molly Sparrow, Chelsey Sharp, Samantha Gunderson and Michael Cook on a three day adventure to visit agricultural education programs across the state of Oregon. The group was chaperoned by Associate Professor Jeremy Falk who helped to facilitate and select programs to visit. The group of six visited the Enterprise, Imbler and Hermiston ag education programs. Each of these programs provided unique opportunities and learning opportunities for these future ag educators.  Finally, to end the trip the group attended the Oregon Agricultural Teacher’s Association technical training. The students attended three different workshops that helped to prepare them to be educators such as agriscience prep, secondary literacy and using technology in the classroom. It was a great trip for everyone involved.

Just because class is out doesn't mean AEE student's don't continue to learn. Check out four examples of internships our students experienced. Molly Sparrow Class Standing:  Junior  Major:  Agricultural Education Position:  Latah County Extension Intern 
 I was attracted to this position because it creates a great avenue to network with the local 4-H and FFA students in the area. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and experiencing the diversity of extension education as well as agricultural education. I taught a safe sitter class, instructed at horse camp, and prepared many things for the Latah County Fair.  I never did the same thing twice and I got to get out and be involved with the community. The most important concept I walked away with was that every student matters. Whether they are showing their cat, steer, working on rockets or just attending a safe sitter class. Everyone is an individual and brings something new...