Daniel Bolen, an agricultural science and technology instructor in Elgin, a small town east of Pendleton, has advocated for his program. His district received $250,000 from the Oregon Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education Revitalization Grant. Bolen has brought in additional funding to strengthen his district’s program and help kids receive more hands-on learning in livestock management.
Bolen was also named the Oregon Agriculture Teacher’s Association Outstanding Teacher this year. We hear more from Bolen on Elgin’s agriculture program and why he hopes to create more opportunities for his students.
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