[Author: INEDA Staff, 05.2020 | Keywords: CASE, Training, Ag Education] “CASE is the most powerful tool available for the advancement of agricultural education and enhancement of student learning of agricultural science subject matter.” The Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education (CASE) was started by the National Council for Agricultural Education in 2007 with the goal of implementing a national curriculum for secondary agricultural education that provides high-level educational experiences that enhance the rigor and relevance of agriculture, food and natural resources. CASE’s primary goal is to improve educational experiences for agriculture students by empowering agriculture teachers. The specific mission of CASE… Read More »
[Source: INEDA, 07.17 | Keywords: Ag Education, College] What is the average age of your technicians? If your shop matches the national average, thereís a good chance that many of them will be leaving soon. According to DieselTechJobs.com, as many as half of the mechanics working today are expected to retire within 10 years, which means now might be the perfect time to reach out and build a relationship with your local community college to help find replacements. Schools today rely on input from local industries to help make their programs better. And they value their relationships with local dealers,… Read More »
[Source: INEDA, 07.17 | Keywords: Ag Education, FFA] When Matthew Eddy first started teaching 19 years ago, he never thought it would become a career. “I always say I showed up teaching agriculture by chance but have stayed by choice,” said Eddy, Southeast Polk High School’s ag instructor and FFA advisor. “I discovered that I really enjoyed teaching because it not only allowed me to learn new things, but to help others learn new things as well. I guess the saying ‘When you do what you love, time flies by,’ is true!” Students from rural, suburban and urban backgrounds take… Read More »
