Category: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
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August 12, 2025 - Susan Green at Owyhee Produce
During my externship with Owyhee Produce I was tasked with assisting with marketing materials, curriculum development, and preparation for events. The goals were to create a K-12 curriculum that Owyhee Produce can distribute to local schools. We developed these in the form of booklets geared to appropriate age levels as well as some additional materials. […]
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August 8, 2025 - Lisa Bengoechea at Boise National Forest- Engineering
Boise National Forest ~ EngineeringI was hired by the Engineering Department of the Boise National Forest for the summer of 2025 externship program. I was really excited and pleased about this position. My overall perspective of the Boise National Forest has changed drastically. There are multiple facets of the BNF. Such as, hydrology, botany, wildlife, […]
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August 4, 2025 - Colton Walker at Wild West Farms
As part of my externship, I was tasked with learning and overseeing the entire process of an agricultural commodity—from planting and growth to harvesting and final shipment. Throughout this experience, I gained valuable insight into each stage and observed how modern technology continues to transform the agricultural industry. From the initial seeding process to cultivation, […]
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July 31, 2025 - Randy Hawkins at United States Forest Service – Boise National Forest
During my time with the engineers in the Boise National Forest, I contributed to a vital effort in partnership with the United States Forest Service—whose mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of national forests to meet the needs of present and future generations. Our project directly supported the agency’s goal of ensuring […]
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July 29, 2025 - Suzy Palmer at Boise Urban Garden School
This is my second year working at BUGS, and I love it! I was assigned to assist in the garden by planting, harvesting, weeding, trellising, and fertilizing. I helped plant fennel, lettuce, kohlrabi, carrots, cover crop, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and other such vegetables. I harvested tomatoes, zucchini, fennel, elderberries, raspberries, onions, carrots, and potatoes. My […]
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July 15, 2025 - Lisa Osler at Franz Witte
Working in the garden center at Franz Witte was a valuable opportunity to connect real world industry practices with educational goals. In this role, I was able to learn the daily operational logistics and customer service aspects of the retail garden center including plant care, inventory, seasonal planting, and sales. The team lead and her […]
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July 11, 2025 - Erik Kendall at Owyhee Produce
From Database Design to Employee Lifecycle: A Summer Externship Journey with Owyhee Produce This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a STEM educator externship through the Idaho STEM Action Center. My host site was Owyhee Produce, a well-respected name in agricultural production. The experience not only expanded my understanding of workforce management […]
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July 2, 2025 - Greg Gissel at Project Learning Tree Sustainable Forestry Tour
I was selected to be an extern for the Project Learning Tree’s Sustainable Forestry Tour. The goal was to assist in interviewing presenters and capturing moments to be used on their website and social media posts. I am also tasked with reviewing recorded dialogue and transcribing that dialogue into text. I will be assisting in […]