In this episode, we sit down with Yesenia Ramirez, an Ag Mechanics teacher at Central High School (Fresno-Central) and Fresno State, where she teaches night classes. With roots in Kerman High School and a degree from Fresno State's Ag Mechanics program, Yesenia has dedicated her career to shaping the future of agricultural education. As a key contributor to FFA Field Day and deeply involved in various ag mechanics initiatives, she shares her journey, passion for teaching, and insights into the ever-evolving world of ag mechanics education. Join us as we explore how she is helping foster the next generation of leaders in agriculture.

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In this episode, we discuss the future of Ag Mechanics, exploring potential changes to state standards and the direction the field may take moving forward.

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In this episode we give you an update on the Fall 2024 semester, what we have been up to,  and some new opportunities that we have moving forward. We have set a schedule to record more often so we do not have a big break in-between episodes. 

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In this episode, we interview another current student of ours, Braden Fowler. Braden is from Auburn, CA. Braden was originally an education major but changed his major and is currently an Ag Education major with an emphasis in Agriculture Mechanics. He as been a part of our program for the past two years and has helped with multiple activities. This past year he took on the role of co-chair for the Small Gas Engines CDE.

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In this episode we give you an update on CATA summer conference, what we have been up, and we spend a little time honouring our mentor Ken Heupel.

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After over two months we are back. In this episode we talk about conferences. The best parts, the worst parts and what we hope to get out of any conference or workshops we go to. This episode was recorded while driving down so you may hear some background noise as a result.

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In this episode we talk about the California curriculum standards in Agriculture Mechanics. We discuss good standards, standards that need to be removed or changed, and what new standards we think should be added.

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It has been a while, but we finally have some new episodes. In this episode, we talk about shop organization and clean up. 

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It has been a while, but we finally have some new episodes. In this episode we talk about building partnerships and how to maintain them within your community. 

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In this episode, we interview another current student of ours, Elysabeth Gomez. Elysabeth is from Madera and went to Madera South High School and like our last guest was not involved in the FFA in high school. Elysabeth was new to the ag mechanics world when she decided last semester that she wanted to change her emphasis to ag mechanics. Even though she is new she has gained a lot of skills in the past year that are going to make her a great ag mechanics teacher.

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