In this special episode of On the Subject, host Michael Vilardo travels to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to sit down with one of the state’s most innovative education leaders, Kim O’Byrne. Kim shares how she’s transforming agricultural education through hands-on learning, career and technical programs, and groundbreaking initiatives like hydroponic freight farms and student-run veterinary clinics. From teaching bilingual first graders about plant pH to instilling lifelong skills of critical thinking and delayed gratification, Kim’s story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven education. Tune in to hear how one educator’s vision is growing not just crops, but future leaders.