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In a world of remote opportunities,
Krista Arntzen has stepped out of her rural
classroom to connect children near and far
with ranch life lessons.
"I create 'agtivities,'" explains Arntzen
of Christina, Mont., who has taught
elementary and special education for the
past 11 years in central Montana schools.
"I creatively coordinate agriculture-related
ideas and put them into kid-friendly, hands-
on activities."
Arntzen began her agricultural education
activity box business to incorporate her
passion for teaching into her family's ranch
life. e Artnzen family raises registered
black Angus near Winifred, Mont.
"I needed to take a break from teaching
because I was missing time with my own
kids while they are still lile," she says.
"So, I decided to take a step back from
the classroom."
Shortly aer her last day of school,
Arntzen aended a workshop designed to
help agricultural women connect, network,
and develop marketing strategies for their
BY SHANNON RUCKMAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANNON RUCKMAN
Central MontanaTeacher
Offers Taste of Ranch Life
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Krista Arntzen with her husband Kevin, son Knox,
and daughter Knealy, on their Christina, Montana
ranch. Arntzen says she is taking a break from
teaching so she can spend more time with her
family and young children.
Photo by Kim Heller, Soulful Lighting Photography.
