Mississippi State Agricultural Education

🚨LAST CALL🚨
Grab your gear before the store closes on Monday, May 13 at 9 am!

Ag Ed Merch Store If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may either return your order for a full refund or exchange it. You can return or exchange your purchase for up to 14 days. Returned or exchanged products must be in the condition in which they were received. Some customized products may not be el...

🚨🚨Teacher Intern Spotlight🚨🚨

Hannah Grace Childress is completing her teaching internship with Mr. Lucas at Thorsby High School (AL). Her favorite class is Intermediate Agriscience. Her favorite experience is helping students find their passion in agriculture and growing their transferable skills through hands-on activities, LDEs, and CDEs.


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🚨🚨Teacher Intern Spotlight🚨🚨

Levi Dial is completing his teaching internship with Mr. Daryl Behl at Cherokee High School (AL). His favorite class is Ag Construction. His favorite experience is forming connections with students in various school-based Ag Ed settings.


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🚨🚨Teacher Intern Spotlight🚨🚨

Skylar Campisi is completing her teaching internship with Ms. Johnson at Munford High School (TN). Her favorite class is Greenhouse Management. Her favorite experience was helping coach the Poultry Evaluation team and watching them compete at regionals.


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Don't forget to grab your merch! The store closes on May 13.

Ag Ed Merch Store If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may either return your order for a full refund or exchange it. You can return or exchange your purchase for up to 14 days. Returned or exchanged products must be in the condition in which they were received. Some customized products may not be el...

🚨🚨Teacher Intern Spotlight🚨🚨

Nathan Gifford is completing his teaching internship with Mr. Brandon Derrick at Alcorn Central High School. His favorite class is Animal Science. His favorite experience was assisting with Dairy Evaluation contest and raising quail as a class project.


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🚨🚨Teacher Intern Spotlight🚨🚨

Anna Frances Taffar (FCS) is completing her teaching internship with Ms. Brackin at Caledonia High School. Her favorite class is Child Development. Her favorite experience was a senior confessing how much they enjoyed her class and inviting her to graduation.

Anna has accepted a FACS teaching position at Scott City R-1 in Missouri.


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Earlier this month, we introduced you to Whitney Evans and Brandon Bixler, the two students we are following for our first ever documentary, which will premiere on National Day.

This week, let's meet the cooperating teachers who are mentoring Whitney and Brandon during their student teaching experiences.

Whitney Evans is finishing her student teaching experience at Western Hills High School in Frankfort, Kentucky. The district's agricultural education program is led by three agricultural educators:

Back row, from left to right:

Jeff Shaffer, who has been agricultural educator for 21 years, has taught at Western Hills High School for the past seven years.

Jenna Burke, who joined the WHHS teaching staff in 2020. Jenna is a graduate of Western Hills, and did her student teaching experience at Locust Trace Agriscience Center in Lexington, Kentucky, where she had Whitney as a student.

JR Zinner, who has taught at WHHS since 2000. JR specializes in animal science, agricultural mechanics, and aquaculture.

Getting excited for our first ever documentary? Be sure to follow our socials and bookmark https://www.naae.org/teachag/teachag_day.cfm for the latest and all the ways you can get involved in National Day!

You asked, we listened, and now... it's finally here! 🎉

👕🧢 Introducing Our Brand-New Merch Store! 🛍️🎁

That's right! You can now literally wear your support and love for MSU Ag Ed on your sleeves!

From ultra-cozy crewnecks to snazzy backpacks, our merchandise store is stocked with all sorts of goodies that not only look great but also let you carry a piece of our spirit with you wherever you go. 🌍💼

🔗 Shop Now: https://bit.ly/2024MSUAgEdMerch

The store will close on Monday, May 13 at 9:00 am. Orders can be delivered directly to you, or you can pick up your gear at the State FFA Convention in June.

We can’t wait to see you wearing your new MSU Ag Ed gear!


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Ag Ed Merch Store If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may either return your order for a full refund or exchange it. You can return or exchange your purchase for up to 14 days. Returned or exchanged products must be in the condition in which they were received. Some customized products may not be el...

Attention Rock Stars!

Developing your knowledge and skills shouldn't be limited to your program of study.

Our campus is full of wonderful professional development opportunities. There are several events this week focused on su***de prevention. Check the images for dates/times/locations and consider attending to add to your teacher toolkit!

MSU ag education major selected for national ambassador program An undergraduate Mississippi State University student is stepping onto the national stage as a National Ambassador.

Check out these scholarship opportunities from the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.

Young Farmers and Ranchers Scholarship Program Open for 2024 with 11 Competitive Scholarship Opportunities - Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee is excited to offer eleven competitive scholarships for college agriculture students for the 2024-2025 academic year. This year, the scholarship deadline has been moved to May 1, 2024, and all scholarship applications MUST be....

🚨🚨 Teacher Intern Spotlight 🚨🚨

Jackson Horton is completing his teaching internship with Mr. Chris Ramsey at Pleasant Valley HS (AL). His favorite class is Forestry and his favorite experience being immersed in livestock showing and helping students build their confidence in their own abilities through a variety of teaching experiences.


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🚨🚨 Teacher Intern Spotlight 🚨🚨

Lacy Raines is completing her teaching internship with Mr. Clint Young at Pontotoc Ridge CTC. Her favorite class is Vet Science. Her favorite experience is helping students discover their interests and opportunities in agriculture through hands-on learning!


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We had a great time at the MS Association of Agricultural Educators Winter Conference. Thankful for a supportive network that invests in it's members.

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Our students have an ambitious semester ahead; they are planning to host hundreds of high school students on campus, facilitate essential leadership development workshops for FFA members across the state, and engage in targeted professional development for their future careers. These events offer crucial learning experiences for both our current students and prospective students/FFA members but also require financial resources to make them successful.

To offset the costs of these endeavors, we are hosting a fundraiser by selling customized LED signs. These eye-catching LED signs would make a great addition to your classroom, serve as a fantastic gift for program supporters, or even function as an officer gift.

Product Features:
Each LED sign comes with an LED base offering a choice of 16 LED light colors.
A USB power cable is included for your convenience.
A remote for easy operation.
The signs can be powered by the supplied USB cable or by 3 AA batteries (not included).

Special Offer:
Orders of 5 or more of the same LED signs will receive a $5 discount on each sign.

How to Order:
Follow this link to place your order: https:bit.ly/CFFAOrderForm

By purchasing one or more of these LED signs, you are directly contributing to the enrichment of our students' lives, as well as the many high school students they will positively impact through their educational and leadership programs.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our students in their quest to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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MSU Ag Ed & Collegiate FFA LED Sign Order Form MSU Ag Ed students & Collegiate FFA members have a busy semester ahead. They will host hundreds of high school students on campus, facilitate leadership development workshops for FFA members across the state, and engage in targeted professional development for their future careers. These events cost...

So proud of one of our Rockstars, Hannah Grace Childress!

Congratulations to Hannah Grace Childress for being selected as a National Ambassador!
13 exceptional preservice agricultural educators were selected from a national pool of applicants based on their proven leadership abilities and demonstrated passion for agricultural education, their chosen profession. Join us in celebrating this outstanding accomplishment!

Proud of one of our own

2023 TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!!

Being the only guy on the team, this week's team member is truly unique.

"Hi! I'm Ross Neles from Sonoma, California. I am majoring in Agriculture Education, Leadership, and Communication with a concentration in Education. My path to Livestock Judging was not traditional as I grew up raising Dairy Cattle. Throughout my 4-H career, I also showed pigs for several years. I plan to become an Agriculture Teacher and share my knowledge and passion for the industry with others!"

We are thankful that we could talk Ross into joining a team of all girls and competing this year. His passion and talent is growing and we cannot wait to see what the fall has in store for him!

Proud of one of our own Rockstar, Ross

2023 TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!!

Being the only guy on the team, this week's team member is truly unique.

"Hi! I'm Ross Neles from Sonoma, California. I am majoring in Agriculture Education, Leadership, and Communication with a concentration in Education. My path to Livestock Judging was not traditional as I grew up raising Dairy Cattle. Throughout my 4-H career, I also showed pigs for several years. I plan to become an Agriculture Teacher and share my knowledge and passion for the industry with others!"

We are thankful that we could talk Ross into joining a team of all girls and competing this year. His passion and talent is growing and we cannot wait to see what the fall has in store for him!

Proud of one of our Rockstars, Ross Neles!

2023 TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!!

Being the only guy on the team, this week's team member is truly unique.

"Hi! I'm Ross Neles from Sonoma, California. I am majoring in Agriculture Education, Leadership, and Communication with a concentration in Education. My path to Livestock Judging was not traditional as I grew up raising Dairy Cattle. Throughout my 4-H career, I also showed pigs for several years. I plan to become an Agriculture Teacher and share my knowledge and passion for the industry with others!"

We are thankful that we could talk Ross into joining a team of all girls and competing this year. His passion and talent is growing and we cannot wait to see what the fall has in store for him!

Billie Patterson & Anna Grace McKinney sharing info about and the workshop this afternoon at the 90th Mississippi FFA Association State Convention.

🚨🚨Teacher Intern Spotlight🚨🚨

Morgan Cole is completing her teaching internship with Dr. Karen Cook at Houston CTC. Her favorite class is Food Science. Her favorite experience was seeing how excited her students were after winning the district tractor driving contest.


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🚨🚨 Teacher Intern Spotlight 🚨🚨

Anna Grace McKinney is completing her teaching internship with Ms. Millie McKinney at Pine Grove Schools. Her favorite class is Principles of Agriscience and her favorite experience is seeing those 'lightbulb' moments from her students.


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🚨🚨 Teacher Intern Spotlight 🚨🚨

Catherine Cleckler is completing her teaching internship with Mr. Cleckler at Shelby County High School (AL). Her favorite class is Fundamentals of Ag. Her favorite experience is building relationships with the students and watching them get excited for Ag and FFA.


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🚨🚨 Teacher Intern Spotlight 🚨🚨

Emily Marszalek is a Human Development and Family Science major. She is completing her teaching internship with Ms. Acker at West Point CTC. Her favorite class is Early Childhood Education. Emily's favorite experience so far is learning who she is as an educator and developing ideas to implement in her own classroom!

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Five of our Rockstar preservice teachers were selected for the Future Agriscience Teacher (FAST) Symposium held last week in Las Vegas!

The FAST Symposium is a professional development experience for preservice Ag Ed majors with customized PD, networking, and mentoring with current and future agriculture teachers from across the US.

Thanks for a great week National Association of Agricultural Educators!



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🚨🚨 TEACHER INTERN SPOTLIGHT 🚨🚨
Katherine Berryhill is completing her teaching internship at Alma Bryant High School (AL). Her favorite class to teach is Fundamentals of Ag. She enjoys seeing students apply what they are learning in class to raise and market their own hogs for a show/auction.

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🚨🚨 TEACHER INTERN SPOTLIGHT 🚨🚨
Kallie Wallace is completing her teaching internship at Sumrall High School. Her favorite class to teach is Principles of Agriscience. She enjoys building relationships with students and watching them enjoy the results of their hard work.

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