Have you ever thought about becoming an agriculture teacher? Maybe you enjoy your agriculture, food and natural resources classes, look forward to FFA activities, or like helping others learn something new. If any of that sounds familiar, teaching agriculture might be a career worth exploring. Agriculture teachers do more than teach students about farming. They
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The 2026 Minnesota Agricultural Education Intern spotlight series wraps up with Gracie Sellner, an Agricultural Education student at South Dakota State University. This summer, Gracie is interning with the Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart FFA program alongside mentor teachers Mrs. Jill Grams and Mrs. Cassidy Forst. Gracie is from Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, where she grew up on her
The 2026 Minnesota Agricultural Education Intern spotlight series continues with Chloe Hanson, an agricultural education student at South Dakota State University. This summer, Chloe is interning with Nikki Flaaen at Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School and Brad Novacheck at Humboldt High School in St. Paul. Chloe grew up in Hastings, Minnesota, and graduated from Hastings High School.
National Recognition for Supporting Future Agriculture Teachers Minnesota’s Future AgriScience Teacher Symposium, better known as FAST, has been featured in The Agricultural Education Magazine for its innovative approach to preparing and supporting future agriculture teachers. The article, “From Preservice to Profession: How FAST Cultivates the Next Generation of Agricultural Educators,” appears in the national magazine’s
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The 2026 Minnesota Agricultural Education Intern spotlight series continues with Ellie Hoffman, an agricultural education student at North Dakota State University. This summer, Ellie is interning at Hawley Public Schools with mentor teachers Laura Morken and Kaylee Rudolph. Ellie is from Brainerd, Minnesota, where she was actively involved in the Brainerd FFA Chapter throughout high
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The 2026 Minnesota Agricultural Education Intern spotlight series continues with Sarah Jensen, a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato. This summer, Sarah is interning with Sleepy Eye School District under Katie Emmett and gaining a closer look at what it means to be an agricultural educator. Sarah is from Amery, Wisconsin, and was a member
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The 2026 Minnesota Agricultural Education Intern spotlight series continues with Holly Hughes, an Agricultural Education student at South Dakota State University. This summer, Holly is interning with Rebekka Paskewitz at Glencoe-Silver Lake High School, where she is gaining hands-on experience in the classroom, through FFA, and at community events. Holly grew up in Winsted, Minnesota,
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The 2026 Minnesota Agricultural Education Intern spotlight series is officially underway! Throughout the summer, six Agricultural Education Interns will take over the Teach Ag Minnesota social media pages to share a look into their internship experiences, the programs they are working with, and the many ways they are growing as future agriculture teachers. First up
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Welcome to the 2026 class of Minnesota Agricultural Education Interns! These future agriculture teachers are spending the summer working alongside experienced Minnesota instructors to gain real-world insight into teaching, FFA advising, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) project support, summer programming, classroom preparation, and community engagement. Throughout the summer, the interns will also take over the Teach
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Choosing a college major is about more than picking a subject. It is about finding the best fit for your interests, goals, community, and future. For students who care about agriculture, food and natural resources, an Agricultural Education degree can open the door to meaningful career opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. At Minnesota
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The energy at the 2026 Minnesota FFA Convention was truly inspiring as we gathered to recognize the passion and dedication of students pursuing careers in agricultural education. From interactive booth activities to formal recognition ceremonies, the spirit of the profession was on full display throughout the event. Growing the Profession at the 2026 Minnesota FFA
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Thinking about your future and wondering where agriculture could fit in? If you enjoy working with people, problem solving, and hands-on learning, teaching agriculture in Minnesota might be a path worth exploring. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) education is growing across the state. In cities, suburbs, and rural communities, students are gaining new experiences
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