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Externships 2025: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

  • September 3, 2026 - Joelle Anthon at Three Island Crossing

    There were several goals for Three Island State Park: 1. Create and host camp activity days with a STEM emphasis for campers at the park on two Saturdays. 2. Create a curriculum for Idaho 4th Graders about Three Island State Park. 3. Create a contest for 4th grade students to do a biography about a […]

  • September 3, 2026 - Elizabeth Owens at Caldwell Night Rodeo

    During my externship at the Caldwell Night Rodeo, I had the opportunity to help with a little bit of everything. I measured new buildings and event spaces, helped prepare for rodeo events, organized supplies, ran errands, completed daily tasks, and jumped in wherever I was needed. It was really interesting to see everything that happens […]

  • September 3, 2026 - Jessica McGinnis at Boise Urban Garden School

    “Look under your stump!” When I give students at BUGS (Boise Urban Garden School) Sprouts Camp that simple direction, our shady circle spot under the trees is suddenly filled with cries of joy (and sometimes disgust) as students tip over the stumps they are sitting on to find worms, millipedes, beetles and earwigs- so many […]

  • September 3, 2026 - Colton Walker at Wild West Farms

    I was tasked with seeing the entire farming process from beginning to end in a small capacity or another. I worked to learn about the planting process and how it is determined what to plant and how government does various items to encourage or hinder farmers from planting specific products to help the prices and […]

  • September 12, 2025 - Bret Kindall at Idaho Career Technical Education & Idaho FFA Association

    I was tasked with reorganizing the resources available to the agricultural educators across the state, as well as the way the Idaho FFA Association and lateral organizations organize and communicate these resources to those agricultural educators. Years of staff changes in numerous capacities has, over time, allowed resources to be placed across the platforms of […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]