Effective Fall 2011, the General Agriculture program has changed its name to Agricultural Sciences. The purpose of the change in name was simply to reflect more accurately the focus of the content in the program. The academic program has not changed at all, so all current participants and new participants will still have the same requirements. If any current General Agriculture students wish to change the name of their program to Agricultural Sciences, they should contact the department to find out how. Students admitted to the program Fall 2011 or later will automatically have the new program name.
Tami Kerr, Director of the Agriculture In The Classroom, received the Educator of the Year Award for 2009-2010 from the Linn Soil and Water Conservation District. Above is a picture of a Farm to Market school event where she shares an overview of Oregon agriculture, students learn about what is grown and produced in their area then get a road trip around the state, then they make a living necklace.
Jessica Budge, representing Clackamas County, was crowned the 2011 Oregon Dairy Princess-Ambassador during ceremonies January 15, 2011 at the 52nd Annual Coronation Banquet hosted by the Oregon Dairy Women.
Ms. Budge, 19, is a graduate of Sherwood High School and is currently attending Oregon State University, Class of 2014. She plans to obtain a degree in agriculture communications, with a goal to work in the public relations field. Her parents are Rebecca & Joseph Budge. While in high school, Ms. Budge won many 4-H and FFA awards with her dairy animals. In addition, Ms. Budge was a member of the National Honor Society and has been active in volunteer activities for her community.
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In September, 2011, we welcome two new faces to our department. Kristopher Elliott is joining us from sunny California as an Instructor, and Kellie Strawn, one of our very own graduates, joins us as the new Director of the CAS Leadership Academy. We are excited to be able to embark on new paths with our new department faculty.
On October 21, 2010, Dr. Tim DeBoodt was presented with the Excellence in Extension Education award by Dr. Greg Thompson. The award recognizes Dr. DeBoodt's commitment to excellence in service and education. Congratulations, Dr. Deboodt!
