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Youth Invited to Show Crop Scouting Skills
Resource for Educators Adds Agriculture to Every Day Lessons
Bug Catchers Can Master Their Craft with New Field Guide
Position Open for Crop Education Intern
The Integrated Pest Management Unit is looking for an intern to assist with educational programing for K-12 youth. This intern would work with Maya Hayslett, the Crop Sciences Youth Educational Specialist, as part of the Americorps program. The purpose of this position is to help create and disseminate educational materials for youth on crop science topics. This person would be provided with training to create interactive online modules and then create 2-4 modules as part of a crop science curriculum.
Youth Program Focuses on Agriculture and Biodiversity
4-H and FFA work for youth
Hear from the leader of Iowa 4-H and the executive director of Iowa FFA about the goals of these youth serving organizations, benefits for youth, and how the programs are complimentary and can work together to support youth.
Water Connects Us All
Jacob Hunter, Ag Ed teacher from North Scott, and Caitlyn Engelbrecht, high school student, talk about their involvement in the Ag Innovators Experience: Water Connects Us All program. This program provides opportunties for teen leadership and education about water quality.
Iowa Youth Crop Scouting Competition
Maya Hayslett, Crop Science Youth Education Specialist for Iowa State University, talks about the goals of the Iowa Youth Crop Scouting Competition, why it provides a unique and engaging educational experience, and how youth can be involved.