NACTA Teachers
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A professional society that focuses on the scholarship of teaching and learning agriculture and related disciplines at the postsecondary level. Members of NACTA are from two-year and four-year colleges, public and private.
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🎄 Happy Holidays from the NACTA Admin Team! We will be offline Dec 24-26 & Dec 31-Jan 2. Our usual business hours will resume on Jan 5, 2026.
Enjoy the festivities, and here's to 2026! ✨
Enjoy the festivities, and here's to 2026! ✨
🎄 Happy Holidays from the NACTA Admin Team! We will be offline Dec 24-26 & Dec 31-Jan 2. Our usual business hours will resume on Jan 5, 2026.
Enjoy the festivities, and here's to 2026! ✨
Enjoy the festivities, and here's to 2026! ✨
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎄 Happy Holidays from the NACTA Admin Team! We will be offline Dec 24-26 & Dec 31-Jan 2. Our usual business hours will resume on Jan 5, 2026.
Enjoy the festivities, and here's to 2026! ✨
Enjoy the festivities, and here's to 2026! ✨
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Across Asia and the Pacific, farmers are using nature-based solutions to cut chemicals, lower costs and boost yields.
An @fao.org project blends traditional agricultural knowledge with innovation to tackle the impact of the climate crisis.
Read more 🔗 bit.ly/456e5TN
An @fao.org project blends traditional agricultural knowledge with innovation to tackle the impact of the climate crisis.
Read more 🔗 bit.ly/456e5TN
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Across Asia and the Pacific, farmers are using nature-based solutions to cut chemicals, lower costs and boost yields.
An @fao.org project blends traditional agricultural knowledge with innovation to tackle the impact of the climate crisis.
Read more 🔗 bit.ly/456e5TN
An @fao.org project blends traditional agricultural knowledge with innovation to tackle the impact of the climate crisis.
Read more 🔗 bit.ly/456e5TN
🔔 Reminder: #NACTA26 Teaching Award Nominations Are Open! Submit nominations by January 15, 2026 at nactateachers.org.
Questions? Email [email protected].
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
Questions? Email [email protected].
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
December 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🔔 Reminder: #NACTA26 Teaching Award Nominations Are Open! Submit nominations by January 15, 2026 at nactateachers.org.
Questions? Email [email protected].
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
Questions? Email [email protected].
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
📣 You're invited! NACTA Teaching Awards Webinar on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Want to celebrate excellence and elevate your institution? In this session, Dr. Carrie Pickworth will do a walkthrough of the 2026 Teaching Award Submission process through updates, tips, and FAWs
Want to celebrate excellence and elevate your institution? In this session, Dr. Carrie Pickworth will do a walkthrough of the 2026 Teaching Award Submission process through updates, tips, and FAWs
December 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📣 You're invited! NACTA Teaching Awards Webinar on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Want to celebrate excellence and elevate your institution? In this session, Dr. Carrie Pickworth will do a walkthrough of the 2026 Teaching Award Submission process through updates, tips, and FAWs
Want to celebrate excellence and elevate your institution? In this session, Dr. Carrie Pickworth will do a walkthrough of the 2026 Teaching Award Submission process through updates, tips, and FAWs
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Urban soil sealing, pollution and fragmentation are affecting soil productivity and biodiversity, home to nearly 59% of Earth’s species.
Protecting living soils sustains soil productivity, nutrient recycling and water filtration, and pollinators.
#WorldSoilDay #GreenCities #SoilSealing
Protecting living soils sustains soil productivity, nutrient recycling and water filtration, and pollinators.
#WorldSoilDay #GreenCities #SoilSealing
December 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Urban soil sealing, pollution and fragmentation are affecting soil productivity and biodiversity, home to nearly 59% of Earth’s species.
Protecting living soils sustains soil productivity, nutrient recycling and water filtration, and pollinators.
#WorldSoilDay #GreenCities #SoilSealing
Protecting living soils sustains soil productivity, nutrient recycling and water filtration, and pollinators.
#WorldSoilDay #GreenCities #SoilSealing
Submit your abstracts for #NACTA26! 🌱 Join us in Starkville, MS, June 22-26, 2026. 🗓️ Selected works get oral presentation spots. Don't miss out! Register by April 25, 2026. Let's innovate in #AgScience together! #AgEd 🌟
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Submit your abstracts for #NACTA26! 🌱 Join us in Starkville, MS, June 22-26, 2026. 🗓️ Selected works get oral presentation spots. Don't miss out! Register by April 25, 2026. Let's innovate in #AgScience together! #AgEd 🌟
There's still time ⏰ NACTA is still seeking officer nominations!
Deadline: December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST
Deadline: December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST
📢 Officer Nominations Close December 1!
NACTA is still seeking nominees and self-nominees for key roles: President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs, and more. Nominate yourself or a colleague today.
⏰ Deadline is December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.
NACTA is still seeking nominees and self-nominees for key roles: President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs, and more. Nominate yourself or a colleague today.
⏰ Deadline is December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
There's still time ⏰ NACTA is still seeking officer nominations!
Deadline: December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST
Deadline: December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST
🦃 Feeling thankful this Thanksgiving! Huge thanks to everyone who's been part of our journey. Note: the Admin office will be closed on Nov 27-28, reopening Dec 1. Excited for 2026 and what’s to come! 🍂✨
November 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🦃 Feeling thankful this Thanksgiving! Huge thanks to everyone who's been part of our journey. Note: the Admin office will be closed on Nov 27-28, reopening Dec 1. Excited for 2026 and what’s to come! 🍂✨
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Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems offer time-tested knowledge & practices that help us tackle global challenges.
Listen to the people who keep this knowledge alive to understand why agrifood systems solutions are climate solutions.
#COP30
Listen to the people who keep this knowledge alive to understand why agrifood systems solutions are climate solutions.
#COP30
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Globally Important #AgriculturalHeritage Systems offer time-tested knowledge & practices that help us tackle global challenges.
Listen to the people who keep this knowledge alive to understand why agrifood systems solutions are climate solutions.
#COP30
Listen to the people who keep this knowledge alive to understand why agrifood systems solutions are climate solutions.
#COP30
📢 Officer Nominations Close December 1!
NACTA is still seeking nominees and self-nominees for key roles: President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs, and more. Nominate yourself or a colleague today.
⏰ Deadline is December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.
NACTA is still seeking nominees and self-nominees for key roles: President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs, and more. Nominate yourself or a colleague today.
⏰ Deadline is December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
📢 Officer Nominations Close December 1!
NACTA is still seeking nominees and self-nominees for key roles: President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs, and more. Nominate yourself or a colleague today.
⏰ Deadline is December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.
NACTA is still seeking nominees and self-nominees for key roles: President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs, and more. Nominate yourself or a colleague today.
⏰ Deadline is December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST.
NACTA Global Engagement Committee meeting on Thursday at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST!
Open to all NACTA members interested in global teaching, collaboration, and curriculum exchange.
Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and expand our impact 🌍
Open to all NACTA members interested in global teaching, collaboration, and curriculum exchange.
Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and expand our impact 🌍
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NACTA Global Engagement Committee meeting on Thursday at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST!
Open to all NACTA members interested in global teaching, collaboration, and curriculum exchange.
Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and expand our impact 🌍
Open to all NACTA members interested in global teaching, collaboration, and curriculum exchange.
Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and expand our impact 🌍
NACTA was proud to be represented in the Academic Programs Section at the 2025 APLU Annual Meeting in Philly! 🌟
President Elizabet Karcher and NACTA Foundation Director Al joined leaders advancing public higher ed through strategy, collaboration, and innovation.
President Elizabet Karcher and NACTA Foundation Director Al joined leaders advancing public higher ed through strategy, collaboration, and innovation.
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
NACTA was proud to be represented in the Academic Programs Section at the 2025 APLU Annual Meeting in Philly! 🌟
President Elizabet Karcher and NACTA Foundation Director Al joined leaders advancing public higher ed through strategy, collaboration, and innovation.
President Elizabet Karcher and NACTA Foundation Director Al joined leaders advancing public higher ed through strategy, collaboration, and innovation.
🌟 Ever thought about celebrating top-notch ag educators? #NACTA26 Teaching Awards are open for nominations! 🎓 From student teaching to tech innovation, we've got categories for all. 🎉 Dive in and nominate by Jan 15, 2026! 🌱 More info: nactateachers.org #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🌟 Ever thought about celebrating top-notch ag educators? #NACTA26 Teaching Awards are open for nominations! 🎓 From student teaching to tech innovation, we've got categories for all. 🎉 Dive in and nominate by Jan 15, 2026! 🌱 More info: nactateachers.org #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
📢 NACTA is seeking nominees for leadership roles!
President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs & more. Self-nominate or tap a colleague.
📆 Deadline: December 1, 2025.
🔗 Details + intro videos on our site ➡️
President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs & more. Self-nominate or tap a colleague.
📆 Deadline: December 1, 2025.
🔗 Details + intro videos on our site ➡️
NACTA Officer Nominations - North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
The NACTA Nominating Committee is seeking nominations and self-nominations for President-Elect, Canadian Regional Director, Central Regional Director, Educator Recognition Committee Chair, Global Engagement Committee Chair, Judging Contest Director, and a member of the Finance Committee from among t...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📢 NACTA is seeking nominees for leadership roles!
President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs & more. Self-nominate or tap a colleague.
📆 Deadline: December 1, 2025.
🔗 Details + intro videos on our site ➡️
President-Elect, Regional Directors, Committee Chairs & more. Self-nominate or tap a colleague.
📆 Deadline: December 1, 2025.
🔗 Details + intro videos on our site ➡️
Exciting news: Mississippi State University will host #NACTA26, June 22–25, 2026!
🎥Promo: https://nactateachers.org/news/708355/Save-the-Date-for-NACTA26-in-Starkville-Mississippi-USA.htm
📩 Registration details will be available early next year—stay tuned!
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
🎥Promo: https://nactateachers.org/news/708355/Save-the-Date-for-NACTA26-in-Starkville-Mississippi-USA.htm
📩 Registration details will be available early next year—stay tuned!
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Exciting news: Mississippi State University will host #NACTA26, June 22–25, 2026!
🎥Promo: https://nactateachers.org/news/708355/Save-the-Date-for-NACTA26-in-Starkville-Mississippi-USA.htm
📩 Registration details will be available early next year—stay tuned!
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
🎥Promo: https://nactateachers.org/news/708355/Save-the-Date-for-NACTA26-in-Starkville-Mississippi-USA.htm
📩 Registration details will be available early next year—stay tuned!
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
Last Call 🚨 NACTA 2026 Conference Call for Workshop Abstracts! Due November 1
🌾 NACTA 2026 Call for Workshop Abstracts
🧠 1.5 hr sessions | Hands-on, high-impact
🗓️ Due November 1, 2025
Details + rubric: nactateachers.org
📧 [email protected]
#NACTA26 #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
🧠 1.5 hr sessions | Hands-on, high-impact
🗓️ Due November 1, 2025
Details + rubric: nactateachers.org
📧 [email protected]
#NACTA26 #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
October 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Last Call 🚨 NACTA 2026 Conference Call for Workshop Abstracts! Due November 1
If you know a company or organization that aligns with NACTA’s mission, we’d love your insight. Your recommendation could help shape the future of agricultural education.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
📩 Check your email for the form link to submit your NACTA vendor suggestions.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
📩 Check your email for the form link to submit your NACTA vendor suggestions.
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
If you know a company or organization that aligns with NACTA’s mission, we’d love your insight. Your recommendation could help shape the future of agricultural education.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
📩 Check your email for the form link to submit your NACTA vendor suggestions.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
📩 Check your email for the form link to submit your NACTA vendor suggestions.
Help shape the future of NACTA! Our Strategic Planning Committee is surveying teaching faculty who are current, former, or potential members. Please share widely—responses due by November 7. 📩 Link to the survey in your email
October 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Help shape the future of NACTA! Our Strategic Planning Committee is surveying teaching faculty who are current, former, or potential members. Please share widely—responses due by November 7. 📩 Link to the survey in your email
Reminder 🔔 NACTA 2026 Conference Call for Workshop Abstracts! Due November 1, 2025
🌾 NACTA 2026 Call for Workshop Abstracts
🧠 1.5 hr sessions | Hands-on, high-impact
🗓️ Due November 1, 2025
Details + rubric: nactateachers.org
📧 [email protected]
#NACTA26 #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
🧠 1.5 hr sessions | Hands-on, high-impact
🗓️ Due November 1, 2025
Details + rubric: nactateachers.org
📧 [email protected]
#NACTA26 #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Reminder 🔔 NACTA 2026 Conference Call for Workshop Abstracts! Due November 1, 2025
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In southern Angola, solar-powered irrigation is helping farmers grow food all year round — even as the climate becomes less predictable.
With support from @fao.org & the European Union, they’re gaining the tools and training to secure their harvests.
More ➡️ bit.ly/4obvEJN
With support from @fao.org & the European Union, they’re gaining the tools and training to secure their harvests.
More ➡️ bit.ly/4obvEJN
October 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
In southern Angola, solar-powered irrigation is helping farmers grow food all year round — even as the climate becomes less predictable.
With support from @fao.org & the European Union, they’re gaining the tools and training to secure their harvests.
More ➡️ bit.ly/4obvEJN
With support from @fao.org & the European Union, they’re gaining the tools and training to secure their harvests.
More ➡️ bit.ly/4obvEJN
Last Call 🚨 Murray Brown NACTA Leadership Award and Distinguished Educator Award! Nominations Due November 1, 2025
🎓 NACTA is on the hunt for nominees for two prestigious awards!
- For questions about the Murray Brown NACTA Leadership, please email Cheryl Wachenheim ([email protected]).
- For the Distinguished Educator Awards please email Don Mulvaney ([email protected]).
📆 Deadline: November 1, 2025
- For questions about the Murray Brown NACTA Leadership, please email Cheryl Wachenheim ([email protected]).
- For the Distinguished Educator Awards please email Don Mulvaney ([email protected]).
📆 Deadline: November 1, 2025
October 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Last Call 🚨 Murray Brown NACTA Leadership Award and Distinguished Educator Award! Nominations Due November 1, 2025
Key deadlines in preparation for #NACTA26:
🛠 Workshop Abstracts: November 1, 2025
🏆 Awards + Abstracts: January 15, 2026
📝 Registration: January 2026
🐦 Early Bird + Presenter: April 25, 2026
More updates soon—see you in Starkville!
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
🛠 Workshop Abstracts: November 1, 2025
🏆 Awards + Abstracts: January 15, 2026
📝 Registration: January 2026
🐦 Early Bird + Presenter: April 25, 2026
More updates soon—see you in Starkville!
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Key deadlines in preparation for #NACTA26:
🛠 Workshop Abstracts: November 1, 2025
🏆 Awards + Abstracts: January 15, 2026
📝 Registration: January 2026
🐦 Early Bird + Presenter: April 25, 2026
More updates soon—see you in Starkville!
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
🛠 Workshop Abstracts: November 1, 2025
🏆 Awards + Abstracts: January 15, 2026
📝 Registration: January 2026
🐦 Early Bird + Presenter: April 25, 2026
More updates soon—see you in Starkville!
#AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
NACTA Global Engagement Committee meets Thursday at 12:00 PM EDT!
Open to all NACTA members interested in global teaching, collaboration, and curriculum exchange.
Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and expand our impact 🌍
Open to all NACTA members interested in global teaching, collaboration, and curriculum exchange.
Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and expand our impact 🌍
October 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
NACTA Global Engagement Committee meets Thursday at 12:00 PM EDT!
Open to all NACTA members interested in global teaching, collaboration, and curriculum exchange.
Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and expand our impact 🌍
Open to all NACTA members interested in global teaching, collaboration, and curriculum exchange.
Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and expand our impact 🌍
Reminder 🔔 Murray Brown NACTA Leadership Award and Distinguished Educator Award nominations due November 1, 2025!
🎓 NACTA is on the hunt for nominees for two prestigious awards!
- For questions about the Murray Brown NACTA Leadership, please email Cheryl Wachenheim ([email protected]).
- For the Distinguished Educator Awards please email Don Mulvaney ([email protected]).
📆 Deadline: November 1, 2025
- For questions about the Murray Brown NACTA Leadership, please email Cheryl Wachenheim ([email protected]).
- For the Distinguished Educator Awards please email Don Mulvaney ([email protected]).
📆 Deadline: November 1, 2025
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Reminder 🔔 Murray Brown NACTA Leadership Award and Distinguished Educator Award nominations due November 1, 2025!
🌾 NACTA 2026 Call for Workshop Abstracts
🧠 1.5 hr sessions | Hands-on, high-impact
🗓️ Due November 1, 2025
Details + rubric: nactateachers.org
📧 [email protected]
#NACTA26 #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
🧠 1.5 hr sessions | Hands-on, high-impact
🗓️ Due November 1, 2025
Details + rubric: nactateachers.org
📧 [email protected]
#NACTA26 #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
October 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🌾 NACTA 2026 Call for Workshop Abstracts
🧠 1.5 hr sessions | Hands-on, high-impact
🗓️ Due November 1, 2025
Details + rubric: nactateachers.org
📧 [email protected]
#NACTA26 #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference
🧠 1.5 hr sessions | Hands-on, high-impact
🗓️ Due November 1, 2025
Details + rubric: nactateachers.org
📧 [email protected]
#NACTA26 #AgScience #AgEd #AgEdConference