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Recent National FFA Premier Chapter Finalist, Brian Welch of Kentucky, shares his chapters project; Battle of the Sexes: Bedroom Build off. Listen to this episode for all the tips to implement this project into your own program. They also share some great national chapter, premier chapter, and application tips! Resources for this episode can be found: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QHfzcb...

Looking for new and exciting ways to teach the creed? Hosts Nikki Fideldy-Doll and Breanna Bregel share their Creed Chef and Banana Split activity along with so much more! Resources can be found: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U3tVbh2S-XPTaUgSgc7ihBmAPOuhdyqe?usp=sharing Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to Here by the Owl Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Like Here by the Owl Podcast on...

In this episode, we share the cool ideas that people have shared about how they plan to celebrate National FFA Convention. Hosts, Nikki Fideldy-Doll and Breanna Bregel share what some of their plans are for the week. The resources for this episode are gold! Resources can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1s1nJXWybo6Mf6WYqnNuelv5bjAPAro55?usp=sharing Like Here by the Owl Podcast o...

Teaching is hard. Teaching during a Pandemic is hard. All of it is hard, but we can do hard things. In this episode, we visit with Southeast Region Career and Technology Center School Counselor, Danielle Luebke, about how we can manage stress during this time. She shares amazing ways to cope for students and adults. She gives tips to set boundaries as well as build relationships. Resources for thi...

Looking for a fun way to showcase all the careers that is involved from getting a product from the producer to the consumer? Hosts, Nikki Fideldy-Doll and Breanna Bregel, share how they implemented this fun idea from a friend in their classrooms both in person and virtually. Resources can be found: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pN3AyX3GVK621RrhDfXHUbWdHA5YSgdd?usp=sharing Follow Here by...

How do you and your students help tell your programs story? Darla Romberger, National FFA Teacher Ambassador, shares how she uses the National FFA Advocacy and Literacy resources in her program. From planning for literacy events to preparing her leadership team to advocate during National FFA week, this resource will benefit any program. Resources can be found: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...

National FFA Secretary, Kourtney Lehman, shares how her and her team have stayed connected with members during COVID. She talks about how they are preparing for National FFA Convention and the opportunities that Virtual convention has to offer.  Follow Here by the Owl Podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Have a future topic idea or wish to be a guest? Message Here by the Owl Podcast on social m...

The end of October has always been a tradition to travel down to Indianapolis Indiana and attend the National FFA Convention. Although 2020 has placed some roadblocks in our way, Kristy Meyer, shares how you can make the 93rd Virtual National FFA Convention special back home. Hosts, Nikki and Breanna share some ideas of how they have began planning for the event. Resources for can be found: https:...

Looking for a way to share your Ag story? Maybe you are want to showcase the diversity of agriculture in your classroom. In this episode, Billie Lentz, shares about her Instagram Ag Faces and Places and how she is using the platform to advocate for agriculture.  Like Here by the Owl Podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Have a future topic idea or want to be a guest? Message Here by the Owl Podc...

Flipgrid, Plickers, Waklet, Oh My! In this episode, Robin McLean, shares her tips and tricks to use technology in the classroom. This episode with arm you with a variety of tools and resources to take your technology in the classroom to another level! Helpful books, social media pages, and the must follow hashtags will have you spending your day checking out all that education technology has to of...

The one, the only, Owl Tales Podcast hosts join Here by the Owl Podcast to discuss the Battle of the Podcast 100 Mile challenge. Owl Tales hosts Daniel, Lewis, and Matt share why they began their podcast, the process and their future goals. Listen to this episode for lots of laughs and the chance to say "I listened to Matt and Lewis before they became famous sports commentators". 

From streamers, balloons, cake, prizes, and ice cream, the celebration was nothing less than amazing. In this episode, hosts Nikki Fideldy-Doll and Breanna Bregel discuss how their Teach Ag Day celebrations went. Have an idea for a future episode or would like to be a guest on the podcast. Message Here by the Owl Podcast on Facebook or Instagram.  

Will Sutton, Ag Teacher in NC, submitted a video in hopes to be selected on NBC's The Titan Games. In this episode, Will shares all about the titan games, including his favorite obstacles. Be prepared to be inspired by his "can do" attitude and "what do I have to lose" spirit. This episode if for all ages! Like Here by the Owl Podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Have a future topic idea or want to...

Ellen Thompson, Teach Ag Project Director, spills the tea about the 2020 Teach Ag Celebration! Listen to this episode for more fun Teach Ag ideas and advice for implementation. Ellen shares her passion for Ag Ed and even from a distance, she will 'fill your cup'. Resources for this episode can be found: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CXhjeI2Ve70SldegrotzKPw4GyEASdEI?usp=sharing Like Here...

Its time to start preparing for Teach Ag Day! Hosts, Nikki Fideldy-Doll and Breanna Bregel, share some great ways to make the celebration extra special in your programs! We should out some great ideas from other Ag Teachers, share our own, and give you ways to celebrate face to face or at a distance. We wrap up this episode with some Ag Teacher shout outs in honor of Teach Ag Day! Resources for th...

Looking for a way to show your students just how much impact Ag businesses have in your community? Molly shares her state winning ideas unlimited, the Ag Impact Map. This idea is sure to fit every program and wow your students. This can easily be modified for virtual and hybrid! Get a pen and paper before listening to this episode! Resources for this can be found: https://drive.google.com/drive/fo...

Hosts Breanna Bregel and Nikki Fideldy-Doll recap the 100 mile challenge they did with the Owl Tales Podcast. Looking for a way to do those SAE visits and continue to build relationships during hybrid, face to face or distance learning? Nikki shares her fun Flat Fideldy Bitmoji SAE project, the tips to implementing it and how you can modify it for this school year! Resources for this episode can b...

Ag Ed Discussion Lab, a Facebook group created to support ag teachers, began with a simple idea and now serves over 11,000 members. Riley Hintzche and Cari Butcher, share how the AEDL admin team continue to provide support to teachers through their monthly AEDL professional development. Resources for this episode can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eR6NwF73YuF2f5Ll9KddMTYGyJFi...

With a 'new normal' school year, your FFA chapter may be looking for ways to still host a fundraiser. Ashley Rodgers shares how you can modify the KAAE Rising Sun Run to meet the needs of your chapter and community. If you are looking for inspiration to modify your fundraisers in this crazy time, she brings the fire!  Like Here by the Owl Podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Want to be a guest...

Looking for fun ways to start the school year off right? Hosts, Breanna and Nikki share a long list of fun engaging activities to use in person or virtually. Get your favorite notebook and teacher pens to take notes during this one! Resources for this episode can be found: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CjvDG51XuAklp6Lzbg6Hk2Agbl7JtgfR?usp=sharing Like Here by the Owl Podcast on Facebook...

Mystery in the classroom is always a great engagement tool! Macey shares a fun mystery lab that is sure to get kids excited about the school year. We discuss how it can easily be modified and how to include more inquiry. Resources from this episode can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uYKQZkKvd_eYmQztDNGh1xWbKIlq8_W6?usp=sharing Like Here by the Owl Podcast on Facebook and Inst...

What does peanut butter M&Ms, green olives, and a coffee grinder have to do with feeding livestock? Whitney Landman, ND Ag Teacher, shares her engaging lab to make teaching about animal nutrition way more fun! Shes also our biggest fan! Resources from this episode can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h1TM_c19B-W3nBLm338V8sw4Bix4mNwM?usp=sharing Like Here by the Owl Podcast...

Looking for great officer retreat ideas? Hosts Nikki and Breanna share some of their favorite ideas inspired by amazing Ag Teachers. Lots of shout outs in this episode! Resources can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vaKXyA_yxZrHFqVybiqOCRABWTuaxvx0?usp=sharing Follow Here by the Owl Podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Have a future episode idea or want to be a guest? Message Her...

Here by the Owl Podcast hosts vs. Owl Tales Podcast hosts will participate in an epic battle. Listen to this podcast to hear all the tea about the KAAE Rising Sun Run and the 100 mile challenge. Who will win? Follow Here by the Owl Podcast and Owl Tales Podcast on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on the banter and trash talking! Sign up to run here: https://www.letsdothis.com/us/e/the-ris...

No matter if you are going back to school face-to-face or digitally, this episode is for you! Games are great tools to use in the classroom to increase student engagement. In this episode, hosts Nikki and Breanna share some of their favorites! Resources from this episode can be found at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13o-2WIHYiPMOE7rHXq5n0NHXDiAjjJ8O?usp=sharing Like Here by the Owl Podca...