PCSD Pulse Podcast- Growing the Future: Agriculture, FFA & AICE at Q.I. Roberts

Agriculture is about much more than farming—and students at Q.I. Roberts Junior-Senior High School are discovering just how many opportunities exist within the field. On this episode of The Pulse, we hear from agriculture teacher Ms. Rogers and five FFA students about their experiences in FFA, 4-H, livestock shows, hydroponics, and the new AICE Agriculture course. Students share how agriculture has helped them build confidence, develop leadership skills, explore careers, and prepare for life after high school. They also discuss hands-on projects, including growing lettuce through hydroponics and bringing that harvest to the school cafeteria. The conversation also explores the future of agriculture, from sustainability and food production to technology, precision irrigation, and artificial intelligence. These students are learning that agriculture isn’t simply about where our food comes from—it’s about innovation, science, leadership, and preparing to feed future generations.