University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

North Idaho District FFA Career Development Events By: Dr. Jeremy Falk Skills in agriculture were recently demonstrated by FFA members when the North Idaho District (NID) held its Career Development Events with the support of faculty and students in Agricultural and Extension Education. More than 50 high school students participated in three events: Meats Evaluation CDE, Job Interview CDE, and the district officer selection process. Collegiate FFA members were active in running the day’s events and were cheerful guides for the high school students. “It is a fun way to be involved and see behind-the-scenes when we host CDEs on campus. I feel like I’ll be better prepared when I’m an agriculture teacher,” said Pamela Holman, graduate student in Agricultural and Extension Education. Paulette House, CALS Director of Student Recruitment, attended the NID CDEs to help provide FFA members with information about applying to the University of Idaho and to use their talents i...

Meet our Graduate Students By: Tanner White This past fall, our department has been blessed with two outstanding, young women who have chosen to further their education at the University of Idaho. Hannah Mamer and Pamela Holman are both obtaining their Masters in Agriculture Education and are without a doubt a terrific addition to our department.  Hannah Mamer Hannah Mamer earned her Bachelors degree in Agricultural Science from Eastern Oregon University, through Oregon State University’s Agricultural Science and Natural Resource program. Having grown up on a small family farm, she loves being involved in agriculture, whether it’s in a classroom or working outside with animals. In her time off from school she works on a cattle ranch, doing everything from irrigating, to building fence, and anything else that might need to be done. Her love of agriculture not only comes from her time growing up on a ranch, but also her time as a member of 4-H and FFA. It was through ...