Small things that have a big impact continue to be the focus of Wisconsin ag educators as they transition to in-person events following the pandemic.
Roger King, president of the Wisconsin Ag Educators Association, says that students and teachers were able to get through the pandemic because of overall community support. Wisconsin is still, however, lacking a strong ag education workforce.
As community members continue to be more removed from the farm, King says that the future of agriculture begins and grows in the public school system. Ag teachers and FFA advisors are connecting their students to more than just plants and animals – they are connecting them to nutrition, quality food and more, which community members value.
He says that ag educators need to continue to be an advocate for their programs because agriculture doesn’t stop when the school year does.
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