Matt Fisher
Matt Fisher
Area Extension Educator — Agriculture, STEM
Evergreen Building, Suite B60
208-736-3627
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Falls Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Matt focuses on agriculture literacy with an emphasis on STEM to increase youth access to agriculture and STEM education throughout Idaho.
M.S., University of Iowa, 2003
B.A., Providence College, 1998
Languages spoken other than English
- Spanish
- 4-H youth development
- Agricultural literacy education
- STEM education
- Collaborating with agricultural entities
- Community engagement
Matt Fisher works for University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development. Fisher was hired in a newly created position, focusing on Ag and STEM throughout Idaho. Fisher believes strongly in fostering relationships with commodities, creating curriculum focusing on ag literacy and STEM to expand programming throughout the state. Fisher was an elementary teacher for 21 years in his previous position working to increase youth exposure to STEM and agriculture.