Beth Schaefer has been named the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Agriculture in the Classroom Coordinator.
“Beth’s experience working directly with education and promotion programs, engaging volunteers and collaborating with stakeholders will serve her well as she leads Wisconsin’s Ag in the Classroom program,” says Wendy Kannel, WFBF’s senior director of member relations.
Schaefer holds an undergraduate degree from UW-Madison in ag education and a Master of Sciences in agriculture and biology education from UW-River Falls.
Schaefer most recently served as a regional program manager for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Prior to that, she was an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor in Merrill and Oconto Falls. Beth is a graduate of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Leadership Institute, American Farm Bureau Communications Bootcamp and served on the WFBF Young Farmer and Agriculturist Committee.
“K-12 students are our future farmers, consumers and agriculture stakeholders,” she says. “AITC provides a platform to equip teachers and volunteers with accurate, meaningful lessons and resources to engage students in the amazing opportunities available to them in agriculture whether they are seeking a job or simply understanding how food, fiber and fuel are produced.”
Schaefer adds she’s excited to guide Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom and continue building its reputation as a trustworthy source for educators seeking unique and engaging lessons in agriculture.
Schaefer and her husband, Matt, live near Brandon and have four children. She began her duties on March 21.
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