Professional Development in Agriculture

Professional Development in Agriculture
Virtual Field Trip

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Exploring Professional Development in Agriculture

There are many avenues both highschool and college students can take in building professional skills in agriculture. The videos in this virtual field trip will provide a look into the paths that successful members of the agricultural community have taken.

Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth

Learning with Lambs: Youth Livestock Showing Provides Experiential Learning
By Jared Hanson

Sheep have been a family project for several generations for the Gilbert family. It is more than an opportunity for the kids to learn and grow, but it's truly a family project. Watch how showing sheep at the county fair has provided the Gilbert kids with endless learning opportunities and how they care for their lambs in preparation for show day.

Story of a Showman
By Abby Penzenstadler

Showing livestock has the ability to ignite passion and dedication in youth and adults. Learn what an average day looks like in the life of a showman and what it offers in both person and professional development.

Excellence in Evaluation: Livestock Judging at the University of Minnesota

Livestock Judging is an opportunity available to students at the University of Minnesota to learn more about proper livestock evaluation and the importance of quality livestock. Past judging teams have had students from various backgrounds, both agricultural and non-agricultural. See why these UMN students chose to participate in Livestock Judging and what they learned during their time on the team.

FFA Roots
By Nicole Koziolek

FFA is a youth organization that provides great opportunities for professional growth amongst high school students. In this spotlight of the Koziolek's, you can see the life long impact FFA has left on them. Take a look into why they joined FFA in the first place and why they continue to support the organization as adults.

Studying for a Career in Agriculture

CFANS and Beyond: Studying Agriculture at the University of Minnesota
By Emma Nelson

This video profiles UMN students studying agriculture at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

Les Hansen Career Education Insight
By Eva Doornink

Les Hansen, professor at the University of Minnesota, discusses career development as a college student. Hansen provides insightful advice that is applicable to agricultural students. With loads of wisdom packed into this video, you’ll leave feeling inspired.