About Cultivating Classrooms: Insights from Ag Educators
Welcome to "Cultivating Classrooms: Insights from Ag Educators," with Emma Huber and Sammy Jurczykowski. The podcast where we delve into the rich and diverse world of agricultural education. In each episode, we'll be joined by experienced educators, industry experts, and thought leaders who are sowing the seeds of knowledge in classrooms across America.
In this episode of Cultivating Classrooms, we sit down with an ag teacher and SAE committee chair Nathaniel Nolden to discuss the upcoming changes to FFA’s SAE award system at both the state and national levels. We break down the transition from Proficiency Awards to SAE Awards, what’s changing, what teachers and students need to know, and how these updates may impact SAE development and recognition. Whether you’re an advisor trying to navigate the changes or an FFA member working toward an award, this episode provides helpful information to understand what’s ahead.
12 Oct 2026
1st Year Teaching Tips & Tricks with Katie Zimmer, Sydney Bender & Ben McMeeken
In this episode of Cultivating Classrooms, we sit down with a group of new ag teachers to reflect on their first year in the classroom. They share what helped them stay organized, the strategies and routines that worked, the things they would do differently, and the lessons they learned along the way. From navigating the many moving parts of an ag program to finding their footing as a new teacher, this conversation offers an honest look at the first year experience and plenty of advice for those just getting started.
More Questions? Email mcmeekenb@denmark.k12.wi.us (mailto:mcmeekenb@denmark.k12.wi.us), sabender@bigfoot.k12.wi.us (mailto:sabender@bigfoot.k12.wi.us), or zimmerk@indps.k12.wi.us (mailto:zimmerk@indps.k12.wi.us)
28 Sept 2026
DPI Updates with Missy Goers
In this episode of Cultivating Classrooms, we chat with Missy Goers, the new DPI AFNR Education Consultant and State FFA Advisor to learn a little more about her and welcome her into her new role at DPI. She shares updates, new initiatives, and opportunities for ag teachers, along with an inside look at how DPI and her role can support teachers, programs, and FFA chapters across the state. Make sure to check out this episode for resources, guidance, and to stay up to date on what’s happening in ag education and DPI.
More Questions? Email Missy at melissa.goers@dpi.wi.gov (mailto:melissa.goers@dpi.wi.gov)
Find information regarding the DPI Fall Inservices for Ag Teachers Here - https://www.wisconsinaged.org/fall-dpi-inservice (https://www.wisconsinaged.org/fall-dpi-inservice)
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