Iowa Summer Agricultural Education Conference Page 1 Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators Professional Development Summer Conference 2012 Schedule of Events “Taste the Opportunities in Agriculture Education” "To foster professionalism and communication among agricultural educators who participate in developmental activities that enhance learning in Agricultural Education.” ** Designates requirement for AEA *Additional new teacher activities
(Business and/or casual dress, according to activity)
Time: Event: Location:
4:40-5:10pm IAAE Committee Workshops FFA Enrichment Center (all members to attend one meeting: brainstorm time, committee definition time, and future planning, etc.)
Facilitators: Board Members & Committee Chairpersons
o Administrative, Brad Taylor, Chair Meeting Room C
o Conf. Planning, Eric Weuve. Chair Meeting Room D
o Educational Development, Ron Zelle, Chair Meeting Room E
o Membership Services, Cathy Doorneweerd, Chair Meeting Room F
o Policy Development, Dan Pickar, Chair Meeting Room G
o Past Presidents, Barry Clough, Chair Committee Room 146
5:30-6:30pm Agricultural Education Reception Courtyard Marriott Fruit cups sponsored by 4 Seasons Fund Raising Courtyard Cafe
1:30-4:30pm Industry Tours – pre-register during registration Depart from Lobby
Kemin Industries – limit 50 people Kemin was founded by RW and Mary Nelson in 1961 in Des Moines where its worldwide headquarters
are still located today. Kemin has used science and research to enhance nutrition and health for humans
and animals. Using cutting edge molecular technology, Kemin manufactures more than 500 specialty
ingredients used by the feed and food industries and the health, nutrition and beauty markets.
Monsanto Research Facility – limit 40 – 60 people (two tours) One of the centerpieces of Monsanto’s R&D program in the state of Iowa resides in Ankeny. In 1998,
Monsanto created a multi-million dollar facility, which houses 80 full-time employees including over
50 scientists with 20 Ph.D.’s on site. The facility houses two main laboratory groups, both of which are
focused on providing very high throughput analysis of seed and grain products. The crop analytics
laboratory group uses state of the art methods to screen Monsanto’s extensive soybean and corn germ-
plasm to identify and develop new products with improved protein, oil and starch for feed and food
applications. A second laboratory group supports DNA-based genetic analysis capabilities. The
laboratory is unparalleled in its capability rivaling the very largest laboratories in human genetic analysis.
Principal Park/ I-Cubs – limit 40 people Join Head Groundskeeper and Director of Sports Turf Management, Chris Schlosser, on a customized
tour of Principle Park. The group will be escorted through the complex including onto the field to discuss
management and care of one of the top minor league facilities in the country. You might even learn a thing
or two as Chris reviews the basics of taking care of your own high school sports field. Topics will include
best practices, drainage, fertilizer schedule, chemicals and fungicide and will conclude with a lengthy Q & A
section to make sure you don’t leave still wondering about anything!
ISU Dairy Farm – limit 40 people The ISU Dairy Farm moved in 2007 to brand new site located south of Ames. The site is used for teaching,
research, and outreach. The farm currently milks 418 head. Through this tour, participants will gain insight
on modern dairy advancements. The tour will also show research that is currently being conducted to improve
overall dairy production.
6:00-7:15pm Fellowship Picnic & Recognition Program Sandpiper Rec. Area
Sponsored by Iowa State University College of Agriculture
and Life Sciences through the Iowa FFA Foundation
Invocation: Brett Spurgin, NC District OYM
Facilitator: Melanie Bloom, IAAE 2011-2012 President
National Agriscience Integration Institute
New Agricultural Educators
Teacher of Teacher Awards
Tenure Recognition
Cooperating Teachers Recognition
30-Minute Club Plus Award
Star District Advisors
NRCS Earth Team FFA Recognition
Outstanding FFA Alumni Affiliate Award
7:15-7:30pm IAAE Conference Planning Committee Meeting Sandpiper Rec. Area
o Utilizing Facebook to Teach Small Engine Parts ID Meeting Room H
o Dr. Ryan Anderson and Josie Rudolphi, ISU
Thursday, June 28, 2012
(Business and/or casual dress, according to activity)
Time: Event: Location:
11:35-12:15 ** Technology Workshops – Session III FFA Enrichment Center
o Community Orchards Meeting Room 208
o Tom Trapp and Ginny Wallar
o Biofuel Activities for the Classroom Meeting Room 209
o Eric Olsen, Indian Hills Community College
o 1:1 Schools 1st Floor Computer Lab
o Brittany Elmquist, Ben Booth, Amber Greiman
o CASE: Been there, Done That! Meeting Room D
o Doug Dodd
o Google and You Tube Meeting Room E
o Dan May
o Online Teaching Resources In Value-Added Agriculture Meeting Room 212
o Dusty Perry, Preston Byrd, Ray Hansen
Christa Hartsook, ISU
12:30-2:00pm ** Luncheon – Administrator Panel FFA Enrichment Center
Facilitator: Lindsey Peterson Large Conf. Room A
Invocation: Crystal Watters, NW District OYM
Panel:
TJ Dunphy – Griswold Community Schools
Dr. Jeff Gustafson – Linn-Mar Schools
Rusty Shockley – Central Lee Schools
Don Kearney – Iowa Western Community College
2:05-2:45pm New IAAE Committee Workshops FFA Enrichment Center (all members to attend one meeting: brainstorm time, committee definition time, and future planning, etc.)
Facilitators: Board Members & Committee Chairpersons
o Administrative, Brad Taylor, Chair Meeting Room C
o Conf. Planning, Eric Weuve, Chair Meeting Room D
o Educational Development, Ron Zelle, Chair Meeting Room E
o Membership Services, Cathy Doorneweerd, Chair Meeting Room F
o Policy Development, Dan Pickar, Chair Meeting Room G
o Past Presidents, Barry Clough, Chair Committee Room 146
2:50-3:50pm Final IAAE General Business Session FFA Enrichment Center
Facilitator: Melanie Bloom, 2011-2012 President Large Conf. Room B
