Why We Teach Ag

Mike Cooley (2021 - 2022 Golden Owl Finalist)
East Union / Adair-Casey
“Students may forget information — but never how you made them feel.”
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Matt Schroeder (2023 - 2024 Golden Owl Finalist)
Estherville (Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor)
“Find what you’re passionate about and make it work for your students.”
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Eric Kumm (2019 - 2020 Golden Owl Finalist)
West Sioux / HMS / South O’Brien
“Lead with purpose, patience, and people in mind.”
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Andrea Rouse (2024 - 2025 Golden Owl Finalist)
Professor, DMACC
“The small moments add up to bring me great joy.”
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Ryan Faught (2024 - 2025 Golden Owl Finalist)
Ag Teacher & FFA Advisor, Forest City Community School District
“Be on time and be a good person.”
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John Daniels (2024 Golden Owl Winner)
Ag Teacher & FFA Advisor, Belle Plaine High School
“Every human being has value and was created for a specific purpose.”
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Sept 1 – Dec 1
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