Morningside University Applied Ag./Food Studies Department

09/02/2026

Reminder of the All Club Meeting tomorrow night. Upstairs in the Weikert.

08/26/2026

Student Activity Fair was today. We represented all of our clubs at one table.
Ag Club, Garden Club, Judging Club, Ag Ed Club and Grill Masters
We handed out watermelon and cantaloupe from the garden.

08/20/2026

08/17/2026

Hello! I’m Mia Heilman, and I am excited to be part of the Morningside AAFS Department as the Agricultural Facilities and Experiential Learning Coordinator. I started this summer and have been busy learning the ropes and taking care of the greenhouse and garden facilities. I am excited to meet all of the students in just a few short days and help provide a purposeful, hands-on experience for you at Morningside!

I grew up on a beef farm in Northeast Iowa, where my love for agriculture began. I became very involved in youth organizations, including FFA, where I had the opportunity to serve as the 2021–2022 Iowa FFA State President. Through that experience, I developed a strong passion for investing in and educating youth in agriculture. Which resulted in me receiving a degree in Agricultural and Life Sciences Education from Iowa State University. For the last two years I have been an Agriculture and Business Teacher and FFA Advisor. I am excited to bring those experiences with me as I transition into postsecondary education and begin this new chapter at Morningside.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, experiencing new places and cultures, and spending time on the farm. My husband, Trey, and I stay busy on our farm about 50 minutes east of Sioux City, where we raise crops, cattle, and hay and do custom work. I am a very hands-on person who enjoys taking on challenges, figuring things out, and learning along the way.

I am looking forward to getting to know each of you and creating opportunities for you to learn, get involved, and gain real-world agricultural experiences while you are at Morningside. I can't wait to meet you!

08/10/2026

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07/23/2026

We have Tilapia!!! The Greenhouse has been anxiously awaiting the arrival of these guys.

06/30/2026

Learning by doing is at the heart of a Morningside education.

We're excited to launch a search for a Director of Experiential Learning who will help strengthen internships, expand employer partnerships, and connect students with experiences that prepare them for career success.

If you know someone who is passionate about student success and workforce development, please share this opportunity.

https://www.morningside.edu/about/employment/director-of-experiential-learning?fbclid=IwY2xjawSwpOJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKchElf7Z8vlbyLm54s78sMjBHYCBYTYzv5M5uXnPEzEZ8MpdNrNHcHzyEDE_aem_Ee_iBAnmrtKa3oPWP4_dow

Morningside University is accepting applications for the position of Director of Experiential Learning. The Director of Experiential Learning provides leadership, coordination, and strategic support for employer-engaged learning opportunities within professionally-focused programs such as Agricultur...

06/26/2026

Earlier this week we were in Ankeny for the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators Conference.
Dan Witten shared with Iowa High School Ag Teachers what Morningside has been doing in the AgEd Department.
Our newest member of the AAFS family, Mia joined Jennifer and Haley in the trade show to share what Morningisde has to offer for Ag students.
We also took the chance to snap a picture with Dee and Melissa who are forever members of the AAFS family!

06/24/2026

The Hanging Baskets are walking out the door! Come down to Buhler-Rohlfs and get yours before they are gone. $15 cash or check please.
Thanks for supporting the Morningside Ag and Applied Food Science Program!