{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65885e0cfa5a340016e3e287/67bb12f186a56284d0e2bede?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"R2Kast 308 - Craig Davidson & Jeff Miller on Ag Education in the UK & US ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65885e0cfa5a340016e3e287/1740313293108-c29cb082-2908-4442-878e-22d962b8a8d0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today we welcome Craig Davison and Jeff Miller onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ This episode dives into agricultural education, a topic that’s booming in the UK but has been well-established in the US for years. 🌾📚 With Craig’s experience in Scotland and Jeff’s academic leadership in Arkansas, we explore the contrasts and opportunities in ag education between the two nations.</p><p><br></p><p>Craig shares his journey from Scotland to the US, where he immersed himself in high school agriculture programs, FFA, and hands-on learning that shaped his career. 🐄🌱 His insights into education pathways and how early exposure to agriculture can create future industry leaders are fascinating!</p><p><br></p><p>Jeff brings the American perspective, highlighting the vast range of study options in the US, from ag communications to leadership and policy. 📢💡 He discusses how FFA and 4-H play a massive role in recruitment for the industry, and how the UK could benefit from a similar model to bring in more young talent.</p><p><br></p><p>We also touch on new micro-credential courses launching in the UK, designed to boost skills in agricultural communications, marketing, and journalism. 🎓📈 If you’re keen to see ag education expand here, this one’s for you!</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Howden Rural for the support.</p><p><br></p><p>#Agriculture #Education #Farming #AgEd #FFA #YoungFarmers #AgCommunications #FutureOfFarming #Leadership #RuralDevelopment #FoodSystems #AgTech #RegenerativeAg #Marketing #Policy #Sustainability #Livestock #FarmLife #Innovation #CareersInAg #FutureFarmers #Podcast #FarmingPodcast #UKFarming #USAg #SocialMediaMarketing #AgPolicy #AgStudents #FoodSecurity #AgCareer</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Wallace Currie"}