In Ag Leadership we are working on entering data into AET for our SAE Records. Seniors are working on their State FFA Degree Application and will soon be working on their National FFA Scholarship applications.
All Ag Leadership students will be working in AET to complete at least one Proficiency Application.
State Degree Applications will need to be complete o or before January 8, 2019!
We lock ourselves up in all sorts of “prisons”. These prisons lock us away from our accomplishments, relationships, achieving our goals, trying something new…..
What personal prisons have you built for yourself out of fears? What things are you afraid of that are keeping you from really achieving greatness? Do you fear not being good at something right away and that’s keeping you from even trying it? Does your fear of not being good enough keep you from playing basketball or going out for wrestling, or participating in some other activity or hobby? Does that fear keep you from having awesome experiences with teammates? Wouldn’t riding the bench at a state tournament be a great opportunity to support your teammates and learn more about the “game”? If you were too afraid to even go out for the team, you never would have had those experiences. Does the fear of rejection keep you from asking out that special someone? What do you have to loose – all they can say is yes, or no? Prisons limit our freedom and ability to do things. How have you limited your own ability to do something because of fear; or sheer laziness? What things are you afraid of that keep you from trying something? Conversely, do you have friends who can’t step over their fear of failure to try something new?
Your post is due Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
Read the following linked articles:
What’s the big deal? Read/watch the linked news stories above. Do some further research. What is Gene Editing? Who’s upset, who’s excited? What could Gene Editing be used for? Are there risks? etc. Is this type of research legal in the United States? What does CRISPR stand for, how is is used? What could the applications of gene editing and or CRISPR technology be for agriculture? How do you feel about it – should we our shouldn’t we?
Your post is due Friday, November 30, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
Many of you would be approaching the half way point in your lives. How would you change your life if you knew that 40 would be the end? I used to think of 40 as old, until I approached and passed that age. How would I live differently if I knew my end was nearer? What would you do differently? Who would you surround yourself with? What things would be more important to you? What bucket list items would you work on checking off? What things would become less important to you?
You post is due Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
Photo source – CNN
In order to complete this post – you will need to read the article AND complete some research of your own.
What is the article about? Who regulates what can be labeled as “milk”? How do they define milk? What other naming arguments does the article discuss? What steps will have to be followed in order for the regulating body to force name changes of soy and almond etc “milk” products? How is “milk” made from almonds, soy, or coconut? How much “plant based milk” is consumed in the United States? Which source (coconut, cashew, almond etc) makes up the largest market share of non dairy milk? Is there pending legislation that hopes to regulate this issue? What are your thoughts? Do you think all white liquids sold in the refrigerated case in the grocery story should be labeled as milk? Why or why not?
Your post is due Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
Today we’ll be doing a bit of research on GMO Safety.
Check out this site and do some reading and video watching. What parts of the world, if any, lean more to the anti GMO side of things? Find an online source that discusses the downfalls or safety issues of GMO products. List that site on your blog. What does the term Organic mean with regard to food production? Is there a group that oversees the labeling of Organic products? Following your research, what’s your opinion of GMO’s? Do you think they are safe for human consumption or animal feeding? Which do you feel is better, GMO or Organic? Why?
Your post is dueMonday, November 12, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
District Leadership Development Events are next week Tuesday. If you are competing – Are you ready?
On your blog, react to the above. What’s one opportunity you have now that you have not taken? Is it the ability to try something new, take an online or college class, go out for a team/club/activity? Or is it something less concrete? Tell me all about it. What’s been holding you back from stepping through the door that opportunity is presenting you?
Your post is due Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
Who is interviewed in the article? What does he think consumers need? What was the name of the panel referenced? At what conference did the panel take place? What is wrong with scientists who are creating these new products or technologies simply talking to each other? Identify a company that has changed their business practices based on USDA research? What did they do and when did they do it? What is an obstacle to learning referenced in the article? Name two recent ARS discoveries, what are they used for or ingredients in? Who have been some of the key players in agricultural research? Why is funding a problem? How long is the gap between discovery and implementation? How can that gap be detrimental to agriculture?
Your post is due Monday, November 5, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
What’s one bad habit we would all be better off without? Why? What habit does a friend or family member have that you wish they would break? Is there a way you could help them break that habit? What’s one habit that you believe you need to develop? What’s one you need to break? They say it takes something like 7 days to make something into a habit. Do you think that is true? How do you plan to break your habit you referenced above? Tell me all about it.
Your post is due Friday, November 2, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
How can you say Thank you without using any words? There are so many people that help us in big and small ways throughout our lives. In what ways can we show our appreciation for the efforts of others on our behalf? What people in your life do you take for granted, expecting that they will always be there to fulfill a specific need? How does it make you feel when you have done something for another and they either don’t seem to notice or don’t appear to appreciate the sacrifice you have made for them? Identify three people in your life and tell me what they have done specifically for you. Next – layout your plan for showing them your appreciation – without using words. How did their act of sacrifice change or improve your life or day?
Your post is due Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
