University of Idaho Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

DR. JEREMY FALK SELECTED AS 2017 TEACH AG CHAMPION by  Ellen Thompson Project Director, National Teach Ag Campaign        CHICAGO – Each year, the National Teach Ag Campaign formally recognizes individuals and organizations who work tirelessly to address the national demand for agriculture teachers, as Teach Ag Champions. Teach Ag Champions are selected based upon their exceptional work in identifying the needs of their states and implementing effective strategies to recruit and retain high quality and diverse agriculture teachers. This year, Dr. Jeremy Falk, Associate Professor for Agriculture and Extension Education at the University of Idaho, was named one of the two 2017 National Teach Ag Champions recipients.       Dr. Jeremy Falk was selected as a Teach Ag Champion for his work at both the state and national levels to address the demand for agriculture teachers. He developed an agricult...

Katie Mosman, Ag Instructor at Grangeville High School, shares how agricultural education creates lifelong memories for students      When I introduce SAE projects to my students, they begin by answering a series of questions about what they want their future to look like—is money the driving force behind their work? Is it just a means to end so they can live where they want? Or do they want to be passionate about their daily work?   For me, this activity serves as an annual reminder of why I do what I do. All teachers have those days—sometimes weeks—where we question how sane we were the day we chose our career. Perhaps we even long for the greener pastures of the industry workplace; forever free of the growing stack of papers to grade, IEP meetings, and parent-teacher conferences. But when I look over that SAE worksheet and reflect on my own answers, I know I’m in the place I am supposed to be.      Because you have to admit,...

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...

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...