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Intern Spotlight: Sarah Jensen Shares Her Summer with Sleepy Eye FFA

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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Welcome Emily Liebl to Minnesota Teach Ag

Supporting the Future of Agricultural Education Minnesota Teach Ag is excited to welcome Emily Liebl as she joins the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) as Program Coordinator. Emily brings a strong connection to agriculture, youth development, and communications. Growing up on a small hobby farm outside of Northfield, Minnesota, she developed a love for

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Intern Spotlight: Holly Hughes Shares Her Teach Ag Experience at Glencoe-Silver Lake

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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INTERN SPOTLIGHT: KATIE KETCHUM KICKS OFF THE 2026 AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION INTERN SERIES

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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Meet the 2026 Minnesota Agricultural Education Interns

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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Why an Ag Ed Degree?

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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2026 Minnesota FFA Convention: Celebrating Future Agricultural Educators

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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Why You Should Teach Agriculture in Minnesota

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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Agriculture Teacher Shortage and the Growth of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Education is Growing in New Places Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) education is expanding across Minnesota and the nation. In cities, suburbs, and rural communities alike, students are exploring food systems, plant science, animal care, agricultural technology, and the environment in new ways. As communities recognize the value

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Minnesota Celebrates National Teach Ag Day on September 18

Statewide campaign highlights the impact of agricultural educators and encourages the next generation of teachers Minnesota is joining the nationwide celebration of National Teach Ag Day on Thursday, September 18, 2025, recognizing the critical role of agricultural education and the dedicated teachers who make it possible. While National Teach Ag Day is celebrated across the

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Intern Spotlight: Allison Offerdahl Reflects on a Summer of Growth in Agricultural Education

The final spotlight in the 2025 Minnesota Agricultural Education Interns series shines on Allison Offerdahl, a senior at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Throughout the summer, Allison brought her energy and love for agriculture into classrooms, gardens, county fairs, and community spaces as part of her agricultural education internship with Holdingford and Albany High Schools. From

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Intern Spotlight: Amy Jentges Builds Leadership and Community Connections

This summer, Minnesota Teach Ag welcomed University of Wisconsin-River Falls senior Amy Jentges as part of our 2025 Minnesota Agricultural Education Internship program. Amy split her time between Zumbrota-Mazeppa and Lake City High Schools under the guidance of cooperating teachers Nikki Flaaen and Haely Leiding. Her weeklong social media takeover gave followers an inside look

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