Cultivating Classrooms: Insights from Ag Educators

As you are gearing up for the Wisconsin State FFA Convention in 2 weeks, join us for this week's episode as we talk with Glenda Crook and Cheryl Zimmerman, Wisconsin State FFA Staff. They will share valuable information about major changes, opportunities for members, preparing students for competitions and tips and tricks to be successful whether this is your 1st or 40th FFA state convention. ...

Interested in learning more about the Wisconsin Association of Agricultural Educators? Join us for this episode with Aaron Kilsdonk, current WAAE President, and Mary Handrich, WAAE President Elect. Aaron and Mary share all things WAAE including what to expect when attending WAAE PDC (Professional Development Conference) next month in Oshkosh!  Want to know more? Visit https://wisconsinaged.org/abo...

As the weather gets nicer, many ag teachers are hard at work getting ready for greenhouse and plant sales. If you are looking to start a greenhouse sale or in need of some advice to improve your current sale, join us for this episode of Cultivating Classrooms. We are joined by Waupun Ag teacher and FFA Advisor, Tari Costello, as she shares all about her popular plant sale and provides tips and tri...

Join us in this episode as we uncover tools and methods to recruiting more FFA members. In this discussion, Whitney Barnes, Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor at Bay Port High School shares her innovative strategies and resources that her FFA chapter uses to recruit and engage members. Whether you are struggling with FFA member involvement and communication or you are just looking for a way to amp up your...

Do you struggle trying to give your students the best learning experiences while also staying within your budget? Are you finding yourself spending your own money on classroom supplies? Join us for a chat with Mishicot Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, Jamie Propson, as she shares extremely helpful money saving tips and ideas to stretch your classroom budget further.  More Questions? Email Jami...

In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Donnerbauer, Wisconsin Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor known for his great successes with FFA Career Development Events. Tune into our conversation with Jordan as he shares his wealth of knowledge about CDE recruitment methods, preparation and coaching tools, and tips and tricks that have made him so successful in the world of Career Development Events.  More Qu...

Supervised Agricultural Experiences are so important to each of our programs, but can be a daunting task to take on. In this episode, Wisconsin Ag Teachers, Nathaniel and Kori, walk us through how they implement SAE for All in their classrooms. Whether you’re new to SAEs or just looking to change up how you teach about SAEs, this episode is for you! More Questions? Email Nathaniel at nnolden@sdwd....

Are you new to proficiency awards? Are you looking for a way to make your life easier when it comes to submitting applications? In this episode, experienced teachers from Wisconsin, Sandy Dykes and Tim Heeg, share their resources, tips, and tricks that have helped their students reach success when submitting proficiency award applications. More Questions? Email Sandy at sandra.dykes222@gmail.com o...

Starting and maintaining a school farm can seem like a daunting task, but Rachel Sauvola, Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor in New Richmond, WI, shares how she makes it work. Feeding livestock, organizing volunteers, and applying for grant money are just a few of the insights Rachel shares through her interview. More Questions? Email Rachel at RSauvola@newrichmond.k12.wi.us

Are you looking for new ways to prepare your students for Leadership Development Events? In this episode, Melinda Goplin, Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor from Whitehall, WI, shares her tips and tricks for setting students up for success in LDEs. More Questions? Email Melinda at goplinm@whitehallsd.k12.wi.us

In this episode of Cultivating Classrooms , we interview National FFA Prepared Public Speaking Contest winner, Josie Roberts from Portage FFA, who shares the story behind her powerful speech on rural mental health and farmer suicide. In addition to discussing the impact and inspiration behind her topic, she walks us through her journey to the national stage, including the preparation process, prac...