Planting Confidence in the Lab: What Really Prepares Ag Teachers

What really prepares ag teachers to lead safe, engaging, and effective hands-on learning in the lab? In this episode, Planting Confidence in the Lab: What Really Prepares Ag Teachers, we explore how mentorship, industry experience, teacher preparation, professional development, and real-world experiences shape teachers’ confidence and readiness for laboratory instruction. Tune in for practical ideas for strengthening lab skills, building support systems, and creating meaningful hands-on learning experiences regardless of your program’s resources. Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/3303/2543 Authors: Kevin Sanders, Mark Hainline, Scott Smalley, and Joe Ramstad