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'Agriculture Education Joins the 21st Century - Online Agriculture Classes'

There is no doubt, our world (and our students' world) is immersed in technology; so why should our educational programs be any different? The Nelson Academy of Agriculture Sciences Online offers over 20 different high quality online agriculture courses. Come see how you can strengthen your agriculture program by adding these classes to your course list.

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Kassi Simpson
Email: kassandra.simpson@k12.nd.us
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Person Type: Primary Presenter
State: New Mexico
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Main Phone: (575) 496-2451
Biosketch: Kassi Simpson is an educator through the Nelson Academy of Agriculture Sciences Online. In addition, she works for New Mexico State University at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Outreach Center as a Program and Fieldtrip Coordinator. Kassi has prior experience as a high school agriculture teacher, and a 6th grade science teacher.
Organization/Affiliation: Neslon Academy of Agriculture Sciences Online
Leroy Nelson
Email: leroy.nelson@k12.nd.us
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State: Montana
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Biosketch: Mr. Nelson grew up on a diversified farm and ranch in northeastern Montana, near the Canadian border. He attended school and graduated from the Peerless School in Peerless, Montana. Mr. Nelson attended UND Williston and began an associates degree in farm and ranch management. Mr. Nelson then decided to pursue a degree in Agriculture Education. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Agriculture Education in 1984. He spent the next 15 years teaching agriculture and advising FFA chapters in Scobey, Culbertson, Peerless and Opheim Montana. In 2004, Mr. Nelson began his administrative career as Superintendent of the Opheim School District. He obtained a masters degree from Montana State University in Educational Leadership. Mr. Nelson also obtained his superintendent endorsement from the University of Montana.
Organization/Affiliation: Nelson Academy of Agriculture Sciences Online