University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

This fall the AEE department is welcoming two new graduate students to the program.  F eel free to stop by their office in the AEE building and say hello! Anna Pratt I  am originally from Blackfoot, ID where I grew up on a beef cattle operation. While I love teaching in a classroom, there are many issues facing agricultural and general education that I would like to commit my life to addressing. To help accomplish that I want to learn more about research and how to analyze large issues effectively. Samantha Roberts Hello, my name is Samantha Roberts and I am from Kuna, Idaho. I decided to pursue a graduate degree in Agriculture Education because I have a passion for teaching children about agriculture through 4-H. I want to obtain a career as a 4-H Extension Educator to fulfill this passion. My thesis is about parental involvement in youth extension programs, and I hope to find the best ways to get parents involved in their child's extracurricul...

Fall Semester classes have started! We are excited to see both new and familiar faces around campus, and are ready to kick off a great year!

by Maggie Elliot Each year the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences recognizes a student organization providing outstanding professional development, leadership, and service opportunities to members.   Monday, April 23 rd Collegiate FFA received the honor of being Club of the Year at the College of Agricultural and Life Science Awards Banquet. From touring high school programs across the Pacific Northwest to the Teach Ag Championship, members have a diverse array of channels to grow as professionals. Service projects are a priority for the organization, which seeks to maintain a presence in the community by donating blankets to Gritman Medical Center, raising money for Heifer International, and routinely cleaning up a section of Highway 8. “Collegiate FFA is a fun learning lab for students at the University of Idaho because members plan and implement events as part of CFFA that build skills they’ll use in their personal and professional lives.” said advisor...

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...

By Kassadie Dunham      On Saturday, April 15, University of Idaho Collegiate FFA members gathered to celebrate Easter weekend by cleaning up our section of highway 8, just outside of Troy. After two hours, the ten members had picked up eleven bags of garbage. The members then gathered at Kattlyn Wolf's house to enjoy a delicious Easter meal and decorate Easter eggs. CFFA is a family away from home and those members unable to go home were able to celebrate this holiday together.