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Trent Van Leuven discusses the impact of hands-on experiences in transforming agricultural education and shaping future farmers and ranchers.

In this episode, Trent Van Leuven shares insights on transforming agricultural education through experiential learning, fostering resilience, and building bridges between different facets of agriculture. Discover how hands-on experiences, community engagement, and inventive teaching methods are shaping the next generation of ag professionals. Key Topics: Trent's background growing up on a dairy farm and his journey into agricultural education Differences between urban/suburban and rural agricultural experiences The importance of vocabulary and foundational knowledge in agriculture Unique programs at Mackey High School, including fish hatcheries, greenhouse projects, and fish monitoring The role of community, authenticity, and passion in effective farm tours and field trips Strategies for teaching ag without traditional farm access, including creative lab solutions The significance of teaching financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career pathways in ag Cross-disciplinary collaborations between ranchers and fish biologists to promote sustainable practices The impact of experiential learning on students’ future careers and community involvement The "Keep Growing" philosophy…

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