Ashley Leer was one of 21 agricultural education majors, representing 17 institutions, selected to attend the Future Agriculture Teacher Symposium in Washington, D.C. on September 22-24 in conjunction with the National Teach Ag Day celebration.
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Story by Eryn Carter, sophomore (ACJ)
The Agricultural Education Club spent a day at the zoo advocating for agriculture to children in the Manhattan area. The Sunset Zoo hosted Safari Edventure Day 2015 on Friday, October 2. The day was to help educate students on various types of animals through fun hands-on activities and presentations.
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We love to hear from our alumni and will share family holiday cards again this year!
Please send us a digital copy of your family holiday card by December 12, so we can share it in the December newsletter. Please include your name, program and graduation year, and a short update on where you are currently at in life. You can email your photo and holiday message to graduate teaching assistant, Cassie Wandersee at wande@ksu.edu. We can’t wait to hear from you! Continue reading “Share your family holiday photos with us!”
Exciting things are happening in Agricultural Education. We are pleased to introduce the inaugural Teach Ag Students of Kansas (TASK Force). These four students will be traveling across the state to all seven FFA districts along with hosting two on-campus events encouraging students to consider a future in Agricultural Education.
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Story by Jackie Newland, senior (ACJ)
Being a graduate student at Kansas State University can be hard work, but what about life after? Graduates of the Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication graduate program have found themselves busier than ever in their new careers.
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MANHATTAN, Kan. – Researchers at Kansas State University are hailing a newly-established center to study social media and other online services as an opportunity to help rural small businesses increase their profitability long term.
Story by Cassie Wandersee (master’s student)
The search for a permanent instructor in the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education continues. Until the search is completed, Robert “Buddy” McKendree, a current PhD student in curriculum and instruction in the College of Education, will serve as instructor. 
Story by Cassie Wandersee (master’s student)
Story by Jeremy D’Angelo (master’s student)
Cheyenne Moyer, a first semester master’s student in agricultural education, was part of a group of K-State students who traveled to Brazil this summer to learn about livestock production, management and processing practices, and experience the culture of Brazil.
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Story by Eryn Carter (sophomore)
Internships are one way students gain practical experience before entering the workforce. For agricultural education students, experience is traditionally gained through student teaching. Some students decide to pursue industry experience through internships.
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