Author Archives: mspetes

It’s My Life!

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

We talked last week or so about things we care about and don’t care about. What do you most care about in your personal and professional life right now? What things are important to you? What are your priorities? List … Continue reading →

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How Powerful are Your Words?

Posted on March 7, 2019 by

For today, take a look at this video: On your blog, react to what you saw.  How have words made a difference in your life?  Is there a time when a different set of words could have changed everything much … Continue reading →

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An Excuse For Everything…

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

What things do you wish people would stop making excuses for? I get frustrated when people’s priorities don’t line up the way that I think they should. In one breath, they’ll tell me that this one thing is very important … Continue reading →

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Someone I can count on

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

Hopefully you were able to make it to school today.  I spent the bulk of my weekend in the backhoe.  That was fun, said no one ever!  I’m “hopefully” in Brookings scoring Proficiency Apps.  I will hopefully have at least … Continue reading →

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Who Cares?

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

What’s something you don’t care about even though lots of other people seem to care about it? Are you not “into” politics? Could care less about Fortnight or the current game that everyone is playing?  Are your friends in a … Continue reading →

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Factory Farms???

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

This post will require you to do some research! What is a factory farm? How does the USDA classify the size of a farm? Read this How might you define a factory farm?  Which group or groups of society might … Continue reading →

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CDE Prep – Test Bank Creation

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

We’re going to begin developing CDE prep test banks today. You will be developing test banks of 25 questions each for your chosen CDE.  Those not preparing for a specific CDE will be helping with some of the other CDEs. … Continue reading →

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Proficiency Due Dates

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

State Degree Applications and their accompanying records (Seniors) are due January 8, 2019.  All Ag Leadership students must have their SAE records complete and up to date Here are the due dates for each part of your REQUIRED Proficiency Application. … Continue reading →

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Oh SNAP! The New Farm Bill

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

Read this article What is the Trump Administration hoping to do through the USDA’s responsibility in the new Farm Bill?  What is the SNAP program?  Who oversees it?  What is the value of the new Farm Bill?  How many Americans … Continue reading →

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AET/SAE Due Dates etc

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

In Ag Leadership we are finishing up State Degree applications for seniors.  Records and applications must be complete before January 8, 2019.  Please stop in and spend some time with me if you need help completing your records or the … Continue reading →

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