Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
As we continue our journey through the states learning about FFA in the early days, it is time for Alaska. Even though Alaska appears early in the alphabet it was one of the last states to affiliate with the national Continue reading “A” is for Alaska (08/25/2023)
During my tenure as a high school agriculture teacher I enjoyed looking at the back of the FFA jackets at the national FFA convention and wondering what it would be like to teach at those schools. What would it be Continue reading “A” is for Alabama (08/18/2023)
Back when I was in elementary school a typical start of the new school year assignment was to write an essay and give a report on what I did during the summer. I don’t know if this is a universal Continue reading This and That (8/11/2023)
In July I was speaking at the Chautauqua Institution in New York and had the opportunity to visit with MeeCee Baker who was attending the Chautauqua. If you are not familiar with Dr. Baker, she taught high school agriculture in Continue reading Nick’s Closet (8/4/2023)
Notice: This is the last Friday Footnote until August 4. I have long advocated for agricultural educators to practice work-life balance; so I am practicing what I preach. During early July my daughter and her family from Washington State are coming Continue reading Jason is Strong on “How” and Weak on “Why”! (6/30/2023)