AHS Blog Series

Jan 2, 2025

Why The Expansion of Online Agricultural Communications- Specifically Within Extension – Is Important

In the January blog post, AHS minor student Chloe Sharpe discusses the importance of online agricultural communications, especially within Extension. 

Nov 15, 2024

Raising Upstanders: Your Guide To Protecting Kids From Bullying

The Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences (AHS) publishes a monthly blog written by students, alumni, and faculty sharing important topics and helpful resources related to the fields of agriculture, extension, and… 

Oct 11, 2024

Pioneering Change: Women Agricultural Leaders Through the Years

In the AHS October blog post, agricultural science student Briana Beachboard reflects on women agricultural leaders who inspire her. 

Jul 2, 2024

AHS July Blog: Run. Hide. Fight. 

In the July blog post, YFCS graduate students Jessica Corn, Maris Jones, Rachael Landau discuss gun violence on college campuses and the mental health consequences for students. 

Sep 7, 2023

AHS September Blog: Out-of-School Time Programs: A Critical Resource for Families

In our September AHS blog, we explore issues that families are facing with out-of-school time care and the impact it can have. 

Feb 1, 2023

AHS February Blog: Understanding How Small-Scale Farmers Navigate Farm Stress

In the February blog post, AHS postdoctoral student Andrew R. Smolski, provides research on how small-scale farmers navigate farm stress. 

Oct 7, 2022

AHS October Blog: When Ties to Communities Go Beyond the Physical Environment

In the October blog post, AHS professor Dr. Sarah Kirby, discusses the complicated effects of disasters on individuals, families, and communities. 

Sep 2, 2022

AHS September Blog: When the Damage is Done

In the September AHS blog post, Cooperative Extension Agent Alyssa Spence discusses safety and health issues found within the farming industry. 

Jun 24, 2022

AEHS 537: Movements for Mental Health

In the June post of The Student Narrative blog, we will display an assignment from YFCS Graduate Student Sandy Batchelor from the AEHS 537 course. The assignment was to create an op-ed on a topic of importance to the student. 

May 2, 2022

AHS May Blog: The Secret to the Work-life Balance

In the May blog post, AEE doctoral student Taylor Jones, discusses how to achieve a work-life "balance" that works for you.