Teach Ag Talks

On this month of TeachAgTalks, we speak with two industry professionals that give some insight into how to prepare students to thrive in the workplace as they engage in the career they choose! Featured on this episode are Dr. Jody Kull, a Veterinarian and Matt Owens, a landscape contractor. Both of which being Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni! #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for tuning in to #TeachAgTalks! Details of this Episode: In this episode, Justin Kurtz had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Ms. Laurel Paxton-Rush and Ms. Courtney Cowden! They discussed a variety of opportunities through the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission and the Pennsylvania Beef Council. Links to some of these resources are below! Courtney Cowden's email contact (PA Beef Council Director of Quality Assurance)- ccowden@pabeef.org More information on Pennsylvania Beef Council and Beef Quality Assurance: https://www.pa-bqa.org/resources Resources shared by Ms. Laurel Paxton-Rush: PA State Envirothon: https://www.envirothonpa.org/ PA Grassland Evaluation Contest: http://swprojectgrass.com/grassland-evaluation-contest.html PA Conservation Commission: https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/StateConservationCommission/Pages/default.aspx It was an absolute pleasure to get to talk to these two and we are thankful for all the resources they shared with us! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber, and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for tuning in to the September episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this Episode: To kick off the third season of #TeachAgTalks, we are hoping to receive some feedback from our listeners as to how we can improve! If you have feedback for us, please fill out the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RY30fNs9iUOpwcEVUm61Lp7wQUSP2c1Nvpuv8JaJG_pUOVM3TTJaRDVDNFJRTjRBTDFGSzJRQkszWi4u As we start this new season, we are bringing you some more backstory to one of our #TeachAgTalks team members, our editor Justin Kurtz! Feel free to tune in to a life chat about agricultural education and how it has impacted Justin’s decision to be an agricultural educator. Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber, and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for tuning in to the August episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this Episode: Student teaching can be a difficult and daunting task. This month, we were joined by Mr. Huzaimi Mazlan, a Universiti Teknologi Malaysia student who completed his student teaching experience this past spring with Mr. Carson Letot at Montague High School in Michigan. While this experience was challenging at times, Huzaimi shares how he has grown from this experience and some interesting stories as well! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber, and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for tuning in to the July episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this Episode: This month, we had the opportunity to discuss the role of FFA State Officers with a recently retired Pennsylvania FFA State Officer, Mr. Jacob Kinzer. He shared perspective on his year of service, a glimpse of what retirement is like, and some advice for students considering running for state office in the future. This interview also featured some humorous moments, so check it out! For more information on the Pennsylvania FFA Association, follow this link: https://www.paffa.org/ Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber, and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for tuning in to the June Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this Episode: June is National Dairy Month, but sadly, the dairy industry is struggling across the country and in Pennsylvania. In this episode, we got to hear from Robert Gabel, a former dairy farmer in Newport, Pennsylvania, and the father of our podcast host Thomas Gabel. Mr. Gabel shared his perspective on the dairy and agricultural industries and provided some insight into some struggles and potential solutions to the issue at hand. For more information on the Pennsylvania Dairy industry, check out the Center for Dairy Excellence’s website! http://centerfordairyexcellence.org/ Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber, and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for tuning in to the May Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this Episode: Competition can foster growth and innovation, as well as serve as a fantastic motivator. Knowing this, the Penn State Center for Professional Personnel Development has unveiled a new STEM Challenge, with this year’s challenge focusing on the invasive spotted lanternfly. In this episode, we were able to hear from Mr. Jon Seaman, a programs manager at the Center, and discuss the intricacies of the STEM Challenge and his perspective on career and technical education. Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for tuning in to the April Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this Episode: Every year the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences and the Penn State Ag Advocates host Ag Day on the Berkey Creamery Lawn. At this event more than 40 student organizations associated with the College of Agricultural Sciences to engage in exhibitions and presentations. Students from any background are invited to stop by Ag Day and check out all of the cool stations set up by these student organizations. In this episode, #TeachAgTalks field correspondent Ms. Libby Baker-Mikesell was able to capture some interviews from Ag Day attendees and participants. We were also able to sit down with Mr. Justin Kurtz, the editor of #TeachAgTalks, and discuss his role at Ag Day with the Literacy, Education, and Agricultural Development (LEAD) Society at Penn State. Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for tuning in to the March Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this Episode: Technology continues to change and evolve over time, as does classroom instruction and techniques. In this episode, we discussed immersive technology with Dr. OP McCubbins, an assistant professor in the department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications at Texas A&M University. If you would like to hear more about immersive technology from Dr. McCubbins himself, connect with him on his Twitter (@opmccubbins). Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to this second installment of our February Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this episode: In this episode we were able to hear the second half of a fantastic discussion with Roger Thurow, a former correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and now a senior fellow for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He is also the author of what he deems as the real Hunger Games Trilogy including: ENOUGH: Why the World’s Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty, The Last Hunger Season: A Year in an African Farm Community on the Brink of Change, and his most recent book, The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children—and the World. He also was the keynote speaker for the 2019 Global Learning in Agriculture Conference (#GLAG19), with the live event hosted at Penn State! We were able to sit down and discuss agricultural development, food insecurity and his personal mantra to "Outrage and Inspire". Thank you for tuning in to this two part installment of #TeachAgTalks! We will see you next month! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to this first installment of our February Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this episode: In this episode we were able to hear the first half of an interview with Roger Thurow, a former correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and now a senior fellow for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He is also the author of what he deems as the real Hunger Games Trilogy including: ENOUGH: Why the World’s Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty, The Last Hunger Season: A Year in an African Farm Community on the Brink of Change, and his most recent book, The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children—and the World. He also was the keynote speaker for the 2019 Global Learning in Agriculture Conference (#GLAG19), with the live event hosted at Penn State! To hear the second part of this interview, make sure to check in to the next episode of #TeachAgTalks! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the December 2018 Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this episode: We spoke with #psuaged19 member Olivia Aten about her experience with 4-H and FFA, and how she chose Agricultural and Extension Education here at Penn State. She had some great things to share about having a different experience with agriculture while growing up, and we also chatted about the recent NAAE conference that all of our 2019 Student Teacher Candidates attended. The 2019 AgrAbility PA Contest is going on now! Students have the opportunity to create a video presentation, develop a community service project, or design a tabletop demo of assistive technology in agriculture. Projects must be completed by May 31st, 2019 and the winners will be announced at the 2019 State Convention. More details about the competition can be found at: https://agrabilitypa.org/contest Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the November 2018 Episode of #TeachAgTalks! Details of this episode: The National FFA Convention and Expo is always a great opportunity for FFA members, advisors, and guests to engage in professional development and enjoy themselves. This month we were able to hear from Ryan Rupert, one of our seniors in the Agricultural and Extension Education program at Penn State, about his experiences with his cooperating center at The 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

As we move forward into the second season of #TeachAgTalks, we are striving to bring the best content to our educational family, this time with a special episode! In this episode, we heard from current Pequea Valley Agri-Science Teacher and a 2018 Recipient of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, Mr. Doug Masser! We learned about his path to becoming an agricultural educator, his personal teaching philosophy and a lot about the family that is Pennsylvania Agricultural Education. We wish safe travels and good luck to all educators, students and stakeholders who will be traveling to the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo this upcoming week! #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Details of this episode: This month, we unveiled Season 2 of #TeachAgTalks! Moving forward, we will be focusing on delivering interviews and spotlights showcasing events and individuals with unique stories surrounding agricultural education on a monthy basis. An extra episode will be coming out this month highlighting another special guest - be sure to look out for it! In this episode, we heard from Mr. Ian Groy, an Arborist Representative from Bartlett Tree Farms, as he discussed the importance of his job, shared some advice for students of agricultural education, and gave a preview of his upcoming webinar! Be sure to check out Mr. Groy on our first webinar installment of the Connect to Industry Series on Wednesday, October 10th at 3:30 P.M. Check out the zoom link below: https://psu.zoom.us/j/524293277 #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the 12th episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news and the voices of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Details of this episode: Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences July 16th - 20th. We heard from Dr. Kevin Curry of Penn State’s Center for Professional Personnel Development about the MWEE workshop for in-service and pre-service teachers going on this summer. Penn State Teach Ag! has partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to bring our state pre-service and in-service ag teachers a new and exciting professional development opportunity which includes an investigation of resources for supporting students’ SAE’s, exploring watershed hydrology, touring a fish hatchery, and a water treatment facility. Join us for a 5 day field-based workshop focused on integrating MWEES into your program. The cost for the program is $50 and includes hotel, materials, and all meals. The program is taking place at Toftrees in State College, PA. For more information or to register, follow this link: http://www.cbf.org/join-us/education-program/professional-learning/summer-courses/professional-learning-july-courses.html#PA-July CASE Workshop: Agricultural Power & Technology (APT) June 17-28, 2018. Agricultural Power and Technology is a foundation level course designed to prepare students for the wide array of career opportunities in agricultural engineering. Students are immersed in inquiry-based exercises that tie in the math and science of agricultural mechanics and engineering. Throughout the course, students apply technical skill while becoming competent in the process used to operate, repair, engineer, and design agricultural tools and equipment. Teachers are provided detailed professional development to facilitate instruction. http://aese.psu.edu/teachag/workshops/inservice-opportunity/case/copy_of_2017-case-institute Educator’s AG Institute July 8th - 12th, 2018 in State College, PA Participants will visit farms, attend classroom sessions and gain hands-on experience that focus on integrating agricultural concepts into your existing curriculum. You will become the student as you experience ag first hand and you will leave with plenty of resources, ideas and lesson plans! In addition, you can earn Act 48 credits. All of this for the low cost of $100 (after a $750 sponsorship from a generous donor) includes 4 nights lodging, all meals but one, and all the tours and sessions! Space is limited. For more information please contact the Program Coordinator, Leigh Ann G. Courtney at (717) 713-3556. That’s a wrap for the spring! Stay in touch through Facebook, Twitter or our Blog; teachagpsu.blogspot.com! #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the eleventh episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news and the voices of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Details of this episode: 2019 Tractor Restoration, PA Farm Show You and your students are invited to restore a tractor to show at the 2019 PA Farm Show. Check out last year’s rules here: http://www.farmshow.pa.gov/exhibit/rules-regulations/Documents/Department%2035-Antique%20Tractor%20Restoration.pdf The only change is that the model years can be up to and including 1975. If you and your students are interested please send an email to Carole Fay and Mike Brammer and let them know you’re interested in participating. Growing SAE Participation Through Education Earn AET Professional Certification by attending an SAE-focused workshop. Simulate the complete SAE process of planning, documenting, and reflecting on SAE case studies. Enrollment is limited! When: Monday June 4, 2018 Where: Educational Service Center, San Antonio, TX Cost: $190 includes breakfast, lunch, and materials More Information: https://conta.cc/2Jeh410 Google for Education Boot Camp During this two day learning experience, participants will learn the essentials of GSuite for Education with a focus on Google Classroom, Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sites, and Chrome. This event will guide participants through various activities and classroom examples using media rich content, responsive instruction techniques, and design labs. When: June 19-20, 2018 Where: Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7 More Information: https://bit.ly/2EgD2N3 Teach Ag Essay Contest The annual Teach Ag Essay Contest is going on NOW and submissions are due today. Winners will be announced at the Pennsylvania FFA State Convention and Activities Week in June. Any questions? Please reach out to Dylan Schoemaker (dus45@psu.edu) of the LEAD Society at Penn State. Information Packet and Flyers: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_QmiTAIONeZ5pTLRYn4Ye1dSftCIno5y Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU8W1fq9YaMoyIKZqd-2wL486xJZN-m8PyMbGjoq633Yip5w/closedform Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences, July 16th - 18th. Penn State Teach Ag! has partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to bring our state pre-service and in-service ag teachers a new and exciting professional development opportunity of investigating resources for supporting students’ SAE’s. The cost for the program is $50 and includes hotel, materials, and all meals. For more information or to register, follow this link: http://www.cbf.org/join-us/education-program/professional-learning/summer-courses/professional-learning-july-courses.html#PA-July Educator’s AG Institute July 8th - 12th, 2018 in State College, PA Participants will visit farms, attend classroom sessions and gain hands-on experience that focus on integrating agricultural concepts into your existing curriculum. Space is limited. For more information please contact the Program Coordinator, Leigh Ann G. Courtney at (717) 713-3556. 2018 Student Teacher We heard from Ms. Katie Smith (@KatieLady1995), current student teacher at Northwestern High School with Albion FFA. You can read her blog and keep up with her experiences here: https://emusinprek.blogspot.com/ #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the tenth episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news and the voices of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Details of this episode: Growing SAE Participation Through Education Earn AET Professional Certification by attending an SAE-focused workshop. Simulate the complete SAE process of planning, documenting, and reflecting on SAE case studies. Enrollment is limited! When: Monday June 4, 2018 Where: Educational Service Center, San Antonio, TX Cost: $190 includes breakfast, lunch, and materials More Information: https://conta.cc/2Jeh410 Google for Education Boot Camp During this two day learning experience, participants will learn the essentials of GSuite for Education with a focus on Google Classroom, Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sites, and Chrome. This event will guide participants through various activities and classroom examples using media rich content, responsive instruction techniques, and design labs. Upon completion, participants may choose to take the online exam to achieve "Google Educator" status and pursue "Google Education Trainer" status if they so choose. When: June 19-20, 2018 Where: Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7 More Information: https://bit.ly/2EgD2N3 Teach Ag Essay Contest The annual Teach Ag Essay Contest is going on NOW and submissions are due Friday, April 13th. The contest provides secondary level students who are involved in agriculture education classes an opportunity to teach a class in their agricultural education departments. After teaching, the students write a brief essay summarizing their experience. Any questions? Please reach out to Dylan Schoemaker (dus45@psu.edu) of the LEAD Society at Penn State. Information Packet and Flyers: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_QmiTAIONeZ5pTLRYn4Ye1dSftCIno5y Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU8W1fq9YaMoyIKZqd-2wL486xJZN-m8PyMbGjoq633Yip5w/closedform Educator’s AG Institute July 8th - 12th, 2018 in State College, PA Participants will visit farms, attend classroom sessions and gain hands-on experience that focus on integrating agricultural concepts into your existing curriculum. You will become the student as you experience ag first hand and you will leave with plenty of resources, ideas and lesson plans! In addition, you can earn Act 48 credits. All of this for the low cost of $100 (after a $750 sponsorship from a generous donor) includes 4 nights lodging, all meals but one, and all the tours and sessions! Space is limited. For more information please contact the Program Coordinator, Leigh Ann G. Courtney at (717) 713-3556. 2018 Student Teacher We heard from Halee Wasson (@wasson_halee), current student teacher at Derry School District (@DerryFFA1) with cooperating teacher Roy Campbell. You can read her blog and keep up with her experiences here: https://rootedinagriculture.blogspot.com/ #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the ninth episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news and the voices of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Details of this episode: Penn State’s Domestic Study Away Program We got to hear from Ms. Jillian Gordon (@jillianedu) of Clarke Central High School, GA (@FFAGlads) about her DSA experience to Colorado in 2014. Since 2013, students from Penn State have actively participated in a Domestic Study Away program to boldly explore the transformative nature of school-based agricultural education on communities, schools and most importantly the lives of students.This year, we’re excited to have students visiting the New England area. While geography, weather, foods, and accents change, the fundamental model of agricultural education program changing the lives of students stays consistent! To read about past Domestic Study Away experiences, check out our blog: https://teachagpsu.blogspot.com/search?q=Domestic+Study+Away Teach Ag Essay Contest The annual Teach Ag Essay Contest is going on NOW and submissions are due April 2nd. The contest provides secondary level students who are involved in agriculture education classes an opportunity to teach a class in their agricultural education departments. After teaching, the students write a brief essay summarizing their experience. Any questions? Please reach out to Dylan Schoemaker (dus45@psu.edu) of the LEAD Society at Penn State. Information Packet and Flyers: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_QmiTAIONeZ5pTLRYn4Ye1dSftCIno5y Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU8W1fq9YaMoyIKZqd-2wL486xJZN-m8PyMbGjoq633Yip5w/closedform Teach Ag Chat Recap Wonderful engagement and great ideas were shared last night in during our most recent #TeachAgChat, hosted by Cumberland Valley FFA (@CV_AgSciences). We encourage you to join in on the conversation during our next #TeachAgChat and follow @TeachAgChat on Twitter. Scholarships and Awards Honorary State Degree and Citation Awards are due April 1, 2018. PSU Teach AG! CASE Scholarships Available Interested in attending a CASE Institute this summer? PSU Teach Ag has just the opportunity for you! We are providing scholarships to qualifying in-service teachers to attend the Ag & Power Technology Institute, hosted by Penn State this summer at Cumberland Valley HS. Interested applicants are encourage to apply quickly as applications are due by March 30, 2018. Detailed information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AgfsXELwbw9XwpPpsQXGCRxqP0KVNfDH/view Educator’s AG Institute July 8th - 12th, 2018 in State College, PA Participants will visit farms, attend classroom sessions and gain hands-on experience that focus on integrating agricultural concepts into your existing curriculum. You will become the student as you experience ag first hand and you will leave with plenty of resources, ideas and lesson plans! In addition, you can earn Act 48 credits. All of this for the low cost of $100 (after a $750 sponsorship from a generous donor) includes 4 nights lodging, all meals but one, and all the tours and sessions! Space is limited. For more information please contact the Program Coordinator, Leigh Ann G. Courtney at (717) 713-3556. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the eighth episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news and the voices of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Details of this episode: Teach Ag Essay Contest The annual Teach Ag Essay Contest is going on NOW and submissions are due April 2nd. The contest provides secondary level students who are involved in agriculture education classes an opportunity to teach a class in their agricultural education departments. After teaching, the students write a brief essay summarizing their experience. Any questions? Please reach out to Dylan Schoemaker (dus45@psu.edu) of the LEAD Society at Penn State. Information Packet and Flyers: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_QmiTAIONeZ5pTLRYn4Ye1dSftCIno5y Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU8W1fq9YaMoyIKZqd-2wL486xJZN-m8PyMbGjoq633Yip5w/closedform Teach Ag Chat via Twitter Join in on our next Teach Ag Chat, hosted by Cumberland Valley FFA on Thursday, March 22nd at 8:00 PM EST via Twitter where we’re discussing Science Literacy in Ag Education! Follow @TeachAgChat on Twitter and use the hashtag #TeachAgChat to participate. Scholarships and Awards American Degree and Proficiency applications are due this Sunday at SLLC. Honorary State Degree and Citation Awards are due April 1, 2018. Foundation Workshop at SLLC Stop in on Monday, March 19th at 8:00 AM while you’re at SLLC for a one-hour hands-on workshop focusing on the growth, processing, and use soybeans. Brought to you by the PA Soybean Board and the PA FFA Foundation. No registration necessary. SOCS (State Officer Candidate Schools) Do you have an FFA member running for state office? SOCS will be held in conjunction with the PAAE Regional Meetings. Eastern-April 10 Northern-April 4 South Central-April 12 Western-April 5 PSU Teach AG! CASE Scholarships Available Interested in attending a CASE Institute this summer? PSU Teach Ag has just the opportunity for you! We are providing scholarships to qualifying in-service teachers to attend the Ag & Power Technology Institute, hosted by Penn State this summer at Cumberland Valley HS. Interested applicants are encourage to apply quickly as applications are due by March 30, 2018. Detailed information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AgfsXELwbw9XwpPpsQXGCRxqP0KVNfDH/view Educator’s AG Institute July 8th - 12th, 2018 in State College, PA Participants will visit farms, attend classroom sessions and gain hands-on experience that focus on integrating agricultural concepts into your existing curriculum. You will become the student as you experience ag first hand and you will leave with plenty of resources, ideas and lesson plans! In addition, you can earn Act 48 credits. All of this for the low cost of $100 (after a $750 sponsorship from a generous donor) includes 4 nights lodging, all meals but one, and all the tours and sessions! Space is limited. For more information please contact the Program Coordinator, Leigh Ann G. Courtney at (717) 713-3556. Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the seventh episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news and the voices of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Details of this episode: Teach Ag Essay Contest The annual Teach Ag Essay Contest is going on NOW and submissions are due April 2nd. The contest provides secondary level students who are involved in agriculture education classes an opportunity to teach a class in their agricultural education departments. After teaching, the students write a brief essay summarizing their experience. Any questions? Please reach out to Dylan Schoemaker (dus45@psu.edu) of the LEAD Society at Penn State. Information Packet and Flyers: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_QmiTAIONeZ5pTLRYn4Ye1dSftCIno5y Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU8W1fq9YaMoyIKZqd-2wL486xJZN-m8PyMbGjoq633Yip5w/closedform Scholarships and Awards Proficiency and American Degree applications are due March 18, 2018 at SLLC. Honorary State Degree and Citation Awards are due April 1, 2018. This is a wonderful way to honor a person or a company who has contributed their time and resources at the state level. Awards will be presented at the Wednesday June 13, 2018 evening session of the State Convention. SOCS (State Officer Candidate Schools) Do you have an FFA member running for state office? SOCS will be held in conjunction with the PAAE Regional Meetings. Eastern-April 10 Northern-April 4 South Central-April 12 Western-April 5 The “Mechanics” Of Teaching Ag Workshop This Penn State Teach Ag workshop focuses on the power, structural, and technical systems AFNR content standards and is intended for any student interested in becoming an Agriculture teacher. The first 30 students registered will receive a Teach Ag Mechanics Essentials kit. There are still a few spots available! Registration has been extended until Monday March 5, 2018. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX9bYBG1QviTnSHiDPRMifqct-rsOsswN5X0lU6ygbNqtwDg/viewform Annual Spring Livestock and Horse Judging Workout The Penn State Livestock Judging Team, The Penn State Horse Judging Team, and the Penn State Block and Bridle Club cordially invite you to the Annual Spring Livestock Judging Workout. The event will be held at The Penn State Snider Ag Arena on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Please see below for additional information and registration. The deadline to register is March 1, 2018 More information and registration: http://conta.cc/2EWNRt7 Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the sixth episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Details of this episode: Teach Ag Essay Contest The annual Teach Ag Essay Contest is going on NOW! The contest provides secondary level students who are involved in agriculture education classes an opportunity to teach a class in their agricultural education departments. After teaching, the students write a brief essay summarizing their experience. Any questions? Please reach out to Dylan Schoemaker (dus45@psu.edu) of the LEAD Society at Penn State. Read more about how to compete here: https://teachagpsu.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-annual-teach-ag-essay-contest.html Student Teacher We got to hear from George Dietrich (@TheGeorge4H), a 2018 Student Teacher of Penn State's Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE) Program, who is currently teaching at Cumberland Valley High School alongside Ms. Darla Romberger and Ms. Weyer. If you would like to follow George through his student teaching experience, be sure to follow his Twitter and his Blog: https://fromgreenblazers2bluecorduroysaged.blogspot.com/ Scholarships Available for Teachers and Students PAAE Scholarships are due February 26th! President's Environmental Youth Award: PEYA Student and Teacher Awards Application (Due March 1st) https://www.epa.gov/education/presidents-environmental-youth-award Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators: PIAEE Student and Teacher Awards Application (Due March 1st) https://www.epa.gov/education/presidential-innovation-award-environmental-educators Banquet Visits If you would like a State Officer to attend your spring FFA banquet, please submit all requests to Mike Brammer (c-mbrammer@pa.gov). The “Mechanics” Of Teaching Ag Workshop This Penn State Teach Ag workshop focuses on the power, structural, and technical systems AFNR content standards and is intended for any student interested in becoming an Agriculture teacher. The first 30 students registered will receive a Teach Ag Mechanics Essentials kit. Registration closes February 28th. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX9bYBG1QviTnSHiDPRMifqct-rsOsswN5X0lU6ygbNqtwDg/viewform Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the fifth episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Details of this episode: National FFA Week (February 12th - 23rd) We heard from Thomas Gabel (@gabel_thomas), Pennsylvania FFA’s Vice President, on the importance of the FFA and what we can do to support school based agricultural education. National FFA Week gives the opportunity for FFA chapters to show local, state, and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on its members every day. ACES Workshop with Penn State CPPD and CBF The last workshop is being held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM this Saturday at ACES, and all teachers and advisors are welcome to attend. The workshop is intended to explore how Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE’s) can be used to support student achievement in agricultural sciences as well as enhance and extend Supervised Agricultural Experiences for students across the state. More information on ACES: Reach out to John Ewing (jce122@psu.edu) More information on MWEE’s: www.baybackpack.com Banquet Visits If you would like a State Officer to attend your spring FFA banquet, please submit all requests to Mike Brammer (c-mbrammer@pa.gov). Meet Your State Officer The annual Meet Your State Officer at Hoss’s night will be held on Tuesday, February 20th. State officers will be at 7 convenient locations around the state: Elizabethtown, Huntingdon, Meadville, Lititz, DuBois, Enola, and Williamsport. Be sure to RSVP to Mike Brammer (c-mbrammer@pa.gov) with a location and number of guests by February 12th. SLLC The State Legislative Leadership Conference will be held March 18-20, 2018. This conference will teach over 400 students the legislative process. Teaching today's youth how government works is vital to the future of our industry and our country. The deadline to register is February 19, 2018. More Information: http://www.paffa.org/page.aspx?ID=343 The “Mechanics” Of Teaching Ag Workshop This Penn State Teach Ag workshop focuses on the power, structural, and technical systems AFNR content standards and is intended for any student interested in becoming an Agriculture teacher. The first 30 students registered will receive a Teach Ag Mechanics Essentials kit. Registration closes February 28th. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX9bYBG1QviTnSHiDPRMifqct-rsOsswN5X0lU6ygbNqtwDg/viewform Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the fourth episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. Details of this episode: ACES Workshop with Penn State CPPD and CBF We heard from Dr. Kevin Curry from the Center for Professional Personnel Development about the professional development workshop being held during all three weekends of ACES in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation titled, “Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences in Agricultural Science”. Workshops are held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM each Saturday of ACES, and all teachers and advisors are welcome to attend. The workshop is intended to explore how Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE’s) can be used to support student achievement in agricultural sciences as well as enhance and extend Supervised Agricultural Experiences for students across the state. More information on ACES: Reach out to John Ewing (jce122@psu.edu) More information on MWEE’s: www.baybackpack.com Banquet Visits If you would like a State Officer to attend your spring FFA banquet, please submit all requests to Mike Brammer (c-mbrammer@pa.gov). Meet Your State Officer The annual Meet Your State Officer at Hoss’s night will be held on February 20th. State officers will be at 7 convenient locations around the state: Elizabethtown, Huntingdon, Meadville, Lititz, DuBois, Enola, and Williamsport. Be sure to RSVP to Mike Brammer (c-mbrammer@pa.gov) with a location and number of guests by February 12th. SLLC The State Legislative Leadership Conference will be held March 18-20, 2018. This conference will teach over 400 students the legislative process. Teaching today's youth how government works is vital to the future of our industry and our country. The deadline to register is February 19, 2018. More Information: http://www.paffa.org/page.aspx?ID=343 The “Mechanics” Of Teaching Ag Workshop This Penn State Teach Ag workshop focuses on the power, structural, and technical systems AFNR content standards and is intended for any student interested in becoming an Agriculture teacher. The first 30 students registered will receive a Teach Ag Mechanics Essentials kit. Registration closes February 28th. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX9bYBG1QviTnSHiDPRMifqct-rsOsswN5X0lU6ygbNqtwDg/viewform Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the second episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachagpsu@gmail.com. Details of this episode: Article from Jaclyn Ryan Jaclyn Ryan is an Agriscience Teacher and FFA Advisor at Signal Knob Middle School in Strasberg, VA. Signal Knob Middle School was named the Number One Middle School FFA Program in the United States during the 2013-2014 school year by the National FFA Organization. http://www.advanc-ed.org/source/importance-agricultural-education-and-ffa ACES Workshop for FFA Advisors During all three weekends of ACES, an interactive workshop in collaboration with the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. The workshop is titled, “Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences in Agricultural Science”, and is intended to explore how Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE’s) can be used to support student achievement in agricultural sciences as well as enhance and extend Supervised Agricultural Experiences for students across the state. More information on ACES: Reach out to John Ewing (jce122@psu.edu) More information on MWEE’s: www.baybackpack.com SLLC The State Legislative Leadership Conference will be held March 18-20, 2018. This conference will teach over 400 students the legislative process. Teaching today's youth how government works is vital to the future of our industry and our country. The deadline to register is February 19, 2018. More Information: http://www.paffa.org/page.aspx?ID=343 Banquet Visits If you would like a State Officer to attend your spring FFA banquet, please submit all requests to Mike Brammer(c-mbrammer@pa.gov). Meet Your State Officer The annual Meet Your State Officer at Hoss’s night will be held on February 20th. State officers will be at 7 convenient locations around the state: Elizabethtown, Huntingdon, Meadville, Lititz, DuBois, Enola, and Williamsport. Be sure to RSVP to Mike Brammer (c-mbrammer@pa.gov) with a location and number of guests by February 12th. Calling for 2019 Cooperating Teachers! We currently have 10 candidates looking to student teach in Ag Ed in Spring 2019. We would like to provide them a list of possible cooperating centers in early February. We encourage students to visit programs until after Spring Break (March), interview candidates about placement in April and hope to finalize our 2019 placements by May 15th! Thanks for Your Consideration from Dr. Daniel Foster. New Century Farmer Conference July 8-14, 2018 in Des Moines, IA. All applications must be completed by Feb. 15, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST. More Info: https://www.ffa.org/participate/conferences/new-century-farmer The “Mechanics” Of Teaching Ag Workshop This Penn State Teach Ag workshop focuses on the power, structural, and technical systems AFNR content standards and is intended for any student interested in becoming an Agriculture teacher. The first 30 students registered will receive a Teach Ag Mechanics Essentials kit. Registration closes February 28th. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX9bYBG1QviTnSHiDPRMifqct-rsOsswN5X0lU6ygbNqtwDg/viewform Student Teacher We heard from Ms. Cheyenne Myers, one of The Pennsylvania State University’s 2018 student teachers currently teaching at Kennard-Dale High School in York County. Follow Cheyenne of Twitter: @MyersCheyenneM Read Cheyenne’s Blog: http://gallopingintoaged.blogspot.com/ Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the second episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you would like to be added to the Thursday Teach Ag Topics email blast, please send us an email at teachagpsu@gmail.com. Details of this episode: Check out the presentations from these outstanding leaders in global learning: Krista Pontius (@KristaPontius) Greenwood High School “Making Global Connections with Skype” https://voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/10218936/59307365 Skype in the Classroom: https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/overview Billye Foster (@Billyef) ‏ Tennessee Technological University “Making International Agriculture “Real” for YOUR Classroom or Presentation” https://voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/10216905/59297295 #GLAG18 On-Demand Presentation Links: http://aese.psu.edu/teachag/global/global-learning-in-agriculture-conference/2018-conference-agenda Pennsylvania School for Excellence in the Ag Sciences: PSEAS will operate as four-week residential program of intensive study in the agricultural sciences at the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) at the University Park campus. To be eligible, students must have completed the eleventh grade during school year 2017-18 and be headed to attend twelfth grade in the fall of 2018. The deadline is February 15th, but will consider an extension upon request. Application: http://agsci.psu.edu/school-for-excellence Bridging Horizons PA Competition: The Bridging Horizons PA Contest provides an opportunity for the Pennsylvania FFA Association to make a positive impact by completing a project that helps to enhance independence and promote success for farmers with a disability or long-term health condition. More Information: http://bridginghorizonspa.org/ The Mechanics of Teaching Ag Workshop: This Penn State Teach Ag workshop focuses on the power, structural, and technical systems AFNR content standards and is intended for any student interested in becoming an Agriculture teacher. The first 30 students registered will receive a Teach Ag Mechanics Essentials kit. Registration closes February 28th. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX9bYBG1QviTnSHiDPRMifqct-rsOsswN5X0lU6ygbNqtwDg/viewform New Century Farmer Conference: During this intensive five-day conference, July 8-14, 2018 in Des Moines, IA, you will network with industry experts, presenters and other aspiring farmers while attending a series of workshops and sessions discussing topics ranging from the global marketplace to farm financing, consumer trends and managing risk. The application process for the 2018 program will open Dec. 15, 2017 at 8 a.m. EST. and all applications must be completed by Feb. 15, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST. More Info: https://www.ffa.org/participate/conferences/new-century-farmer Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Thank you for listening to the first episode of #TeachAgTalks, the podcast bringing you the news of Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Details of this episode: The #GLAG18 Conference (Global Learning in Agriculture) is this week! Be sure to tune in all week to the FREE live sessions, and get your $25 registration for Friday's live conference. Registration: http://bit.ly/2hV6wrl Schedule: http://bit.ly/2rfj6ZQ Follow @GlobalTeachAg on Twitter! We heard from Ms. Angela Becker, a 2018 Student Teacher of Penn State's Agricultural and Extension Education (AEE) Program, who is student teaching at @ManheimCentral. If you would like to follow Ms. Becker through her student teaching journey, be sure to follow her on Twitter @BeckerAngelaM. There are lots of things going on in Pennsylvania Agricultural Education! Check them out: New Century Farmer: http://bit.ly/2mOifdp PAEE Scholarship Information: http://bit.ly/2BbZBkL 2018 Western PA Annual Spring Grazing Conference: http://bit.ly/2mMJnJH The "Mechanics" of Teaching Ag Workshop: April 28th, 2018 Register Here: http://bit.ly/2DonBH6 Please contact John Ewing (jce122@psu.edu) if you have any questions! AG MECHANICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES: http://bit.ly/2BcHqvl FFA Affiliate Fees are due February 1st, 2018! Follow our friends of @TeachAgPSU on Twitter! Hunter Kauffman, Host of #TeachAgTalks: @kaufhu Kaitlin Liszka, Global Teach AG Intern: @KaitlinLiszka Ms. Angela Becker, 2018 Student Teacher: @BeckerAngelaM Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 https://soundcloud.com/kevin-9-1/android-sock-hop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/