Department of Agricultural Education & Studies

 

The Department of Agricultural Education and Studies has as its focus the teaching and learning processes. All three elements of the land-grant philosophy - learning, discovery, and engagement - are part of the department's emphasis on the educational processes, and how these processes impact our clientele in a variety of agricultural settings.

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Schau Accepts Teaching Position Tyler Schau has accepted a teaching position at Bismarck State College. He will be teaching agri-business courses and become a part of a four person department with over 80 students. He plans to teach the summer session of AgEdS 450 at ISU before leaving for North Dakota.

Farm Op Club News The Farm Op Club participated in the National Post-Secondary Agriculture Students Conference and competed in several events during Spring Break. Those attending were: Nick Griffeon, Nick Hovey, Sarah Cordes, Amanda Bridgman, TJ Mortenson, Ross Enslin, Laura Johnk, Alex Johnk, Alex Johnk, JC Cornelius and Tyler Schau, club advisor. The Quiz Bowl team from ISU finished 2nd out of 37 teams from across the country. Team members consisted of: Sarah Cordes, Nick Griffeon, Nick Hovey and Alex Johnk. Ross Enslin finished third individually in the crops specialist competition and Ross and TJ Mortenson finished 2nd as a team for ISU. JC Cornelius a freshman at ISU finished as the top individual in the soils specialist competition. Congratulations for these great achievements!!!

 

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Iowa Farmer Today Freshman Scholarship in Agricultural Education

Iowa Farmer Today strongly supports young people and their preparation for leadership in agriculture. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded. One scholarship will be awarded to an individual who demonstrates an interest in teaching and the second scholarship will be awarded to an individual who demonstrates an interest in agricultural communications. These scholarships are for one year only and are not renewable. Deadline is March 31.

Criteria and directions for applying:

MSWord file / Adobe PDF file

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ACT Agriculture Essay Contest

ISU Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow 2008 Agricultural Essay Contest due March 25, 2008. For more information review the application procedures.

Application

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Master of Science in Agricultural Education via Distance Education

Designed for agriculture teachers in secondary and post secondary settings, extension professionals, educators in public and private settings, and agricultural communicators, the Master of Science in Agricultural Education can improve your career proficiency and professional status. The curriculum is flexible allowing you to create a program best suited to your needs, interests, and aspirations. You may earn a specialization in agricultural extension education.

 

News & Updates

 

Marcus Glenn, graduate student in Agricultural Education was elected graduate vice-president of region five of the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and related Sciences (MANRRS) at the 23rd national conference in Denver on March 29.

 

Students on Yucatán Trip Learn about Agriculture

Dana Wooley and Sarah Rammelsberg checking out meat for sale at a regional market in Oxkutzcab, Yucatán.

Sarah and others learning about research being done in the meats lab at the Insituto de Tecnologico de Conkal (ITC).

Sarah and others observing ITC graduate students conducting ultrasound readings on goats to determine time of estrus.

Sarah (in forefront on right) observing rural producer who is expanding habanero pepper production for regional markets.