Department of Agricultural & Technology Education, Montana State University

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Department of Agricultural & Technology Education, Montana State University Providing the technical and pedagogical training to educate in and about agricultural and industrial technology through formal and non-formal means.

The Division of Agricultural Education is dedicated to serving the needs of all students and agricultural professionals through a dynamic and comprehensive program of rural leadership, technological advancement, and proven scientific and educational practices. The program is grounded in basic and applied research aimed at improving professional and technical skills in the realm of Montana agriculture. We value
• Excellence in education; treating each person as an individual
• Creative thinking and problem solving skills
• Lifelong learning
• Hands-on learning and skill acquisition
• Utilizing research for the benefit of the public
Degrees Offered:
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education ~ Broadfield Teaching Option
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education, ~ Communications, Leadership and Extension Options
• Master of Science in Agricultural Education
• Online Master of Science in Agricultural Education

🌾 Ag Fact Friday! 🚜 Montana agriculture is a big part of our state, with about 57.3 million acres operated by farms and ...
10/09/2026

🌾 Ag Fact Friday! 🚜 Montana agriculture is a big part of our state, with about 57.3 million acres operated by farms and ranches! 🌱

We were excited to welcome back MSU Ag Ed Alum Saralyn Standley! 🎉Saralyn joined EDM 411 as a guest teacher, bringing he...
10/07/2026

We were excited to welcome back MSU Ag Ed Alum Saralyn Standley! 🎉

Saralyn joined EDM 411 as a guest teacher, bringing her classroom experience and insight to future agricultural educators. She currently teaches agricultural education in Frenchtown, MT.

We’re proud to see our MSU Ag Ed alumni making an impact in classrooms across Montana! 💙🌾

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🌾 Celebrate Ag Week is just around the corner! 🌾Mark your calendars for October 25–30 and get ready for a week of celebr...
10/05/2026

🌾 Celebrate Ag Week is just around the corner! 🌾

Mark your calendars for October 25–30 and get ready for a week of celebrating agriculture! 🎉

Visit the website for the full schedule of events and more information. More details and exciting announcements are coming soon—stay tuned! 👀

🔗 agriculture.montana.edu/celebrateag/

It’s Freshman Friday! 🎉We’re excited to spotlight two of our newest students! Swipe through to learn more about their co...
10/02/2026

It’s Freshman Friday! 🎉

We’re excited to spotlight two of our newest students! Swipe through to learn more about their college experience so far and their advice for future students.💙

A glimpse into AGED 222: An Introduction to Agritourism!🐐Students in AGED 222 recently visited Border Farms to learn mor...
09/30/2026

A glimpse into AGED 222: An Introduction to Agritourism!🐐

Students in AGED 222 recently visited Border Farms to learn more about their agricultural operation and explore the different ways they diversify their farm and connect agriculture with visitors. 🚜

A great hands-on opportunity to see agritourism in action and learn how agriculture can extend beyond the farm! 🌱

🌺 Research, recognition, and a little aloha!🌺🌺Our department had plenty to celebrate at the Western Region AAAE Conferen...
09/28/2026

🌺 Research, recognition, and a little aloha!🌺

🌺Our department had plenty to celebrate at the Western Region AAAE Conference in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi!🌺
 
✨Dr. Perry received the Western Region AAAE Outstanding Researcher Award
✨An innovative poster on the TEACH Trailer, ‘The TEACH trailer: A mobile model for agricultural education, research, and outreach” was recognized at a Top 10 Poster and earned the People’s Choice Award. This poster recognized the collaborative work between Shannon Arnold, Brett Griesbaum, Cooper McCan, Paul Nugent, Dusty Perry, Emily Sewell, Mike Walach and Kayce Williams
✨ Macey Aoki-Chance’s thesis work, “Understanding the factors of influence for the success of undergraduate Native American students at Montana State University”, was submitted as paper abstract and was recognized as a Distinguished Manuscript.
✨ Other conference presentations included “Examining the impact of a leadership development program on agricultural stakeholders’ understanding of agritourism” by Dr. Arnold; “Preparing youth tractor and machinery safety instructors for digital and hybrid instruction: Professional development needs of extension and agricultural education educators” by Dr. Perry; and Emmalee Rotlisberger’s Thesis work, “Bridging the gap: An exploratory study of employability skills development in agricultural education: Communications, leadership, and extension students”.

We’re incredibly proud to see the hard work, creativity, and research happening in our department recognized by our colleagues across the Western Region. Congratulations to everyone involved, mahalo! 🌴🤙

🌾 Fun Fact Friday!🌾Did you know Montana’s Golden Triangle is one of the state’s most productive agricultural regions? Lo...
09/25/2026

🌾 Fun Fact Friday!🌾

Did you know Montana’s Golden Triangle is one of the state’s most productive agricultural regions? Located in north-central Montana near Great Falls, Havre and Shelby, the region is especially well known for its wheat production.

From the Golden Triangle to farms and ranches across the state, Montana agriculture plays a huge role in feeding communities and supporting our rural way of life!

Happy Homecoming, Bobcats!💙💛
09/22/2026

Happy Homecoming, Bobcats!💙💛

Happy National Day! Teaching agriculture is about so much more than lessons, labs, and leadership activities. It's abo...
09/18/2026

Happy National Day!

Teaching agriculture is about so much more than lessons, labs, and leadership activities. It's about the journey of teachers and students, the life lessons learned along the way, and the community that is working toward the future of agriculture!

Today, we celebrate all current agricultural educators who invest their time, talent, and heart into their students. We are especially proud of our future ag teachers preparing to answer the call to teach and our graduates who are already making an impact in classrooms, schools, and communities across the profession!

Agricultural education doesn't happen by accident. It happens because passionate educators choose to show up, invest in students, and believe in their potential.
Thank you to everyone who has chosen to teach agriculture. The future of our industry is brighter because of you!

Tonight is the BART Farm Field Day from 4-7:30 pm, dinner included! Be sure to join us at the Bozeman Area Research and ...
08/27/2026

Tonight is the BART Farm Field Day from 4-7:30 pm, dinner included!

Be sure to join us at the Bozeman Area Research and Teaching Farm to see the great opportunities for students in the College of Agriculture!

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230 Linfield Hall MSU
Bozeman, MT
59717

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14069942132

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