Golden Slate Newsletter: Moving Forward | California Delta | YQCA Update | UTI Lounge | Hilmar Cheese

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Moving Forward
California Delta
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Platform Transition
Universal Technical Institute Teachers Lounge at State Conference
Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center: Fun, Educational and Delicious Stop for Valley Travels
EdSource: Geography, politics key factors in whether California districts will still require masking

Moving Forward

By: John Williams, CATA State Secretary

Rest, reflection, and rejuvenation are key terms used when a professional has some downtime. I think the definitions of these terms are of value to those in our profession, as being an agriculture teacher can be tiresome and wear on our abilities to meet the demands of everyday life. This article is written as I reflect on our profession as a whole; the meetings, the activities, and time we spend in the classroom or shop with students.

California Delta

California Delta will be unveiled August 1-5 in remote Humboldt County for an inaugural class. This iteration of Delta will be a year-long professional development experience designed to increase the competence and confidence of teacher-leaders.

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Platform Transition

By: Mike Francesconi, Branch Chief, Fairs & Expositions Branch, CDFA

The YQCA program has recently decided to update their certification program and website platform. The certification program represents the top-of-the-line training in food safety, humane animal care, and life skill development for youth. The new platform is expected to launch on March 23, 2022.

Universal Technical Institute Teachers' Lounge at State Conference

By: Tracy Kilby, Universal Technical Institute

We’re excited to let you know that Universal Technical Institute (UTI) will be attending this year’s FFA State Conference this month as an official sponsor! They will be sponsoring our teacher lounge were you will be able to relax and watch each session on a live video feed in the Golden 1 Center.

Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center: Fun, Educational and Delicious Stop for Valley Travels

Have you seen the “big cheese?” Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center has the only viewing windows in the world to watch employees package a 640 lb. block of cheese! Just 4 miles off of Highway 99 in Turlock, the Visitor Center is a great stop for traveling FFA Chapters and teams.

EdSource: Geography, politics key factors in whether California districts will still require masking

California returned the contentious issue of masking to school district officials to decide when Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the school mask mandate would end March 12. Now, district officials are trying to decide what is best for students and how to adapt when families are so sharply divided over Covid protocols.