A business rooted in passion.
Believing strongly in the future of agriculture and the leaders produced through agricultural education, the Resource Barn was founded to be just that, a resource for the front lines. We are here for you, the educators, the ones in the classroom shaping young minds and growing the future of our industry.
With more than 20 years searching and developing the most reliable methods to enhance student potential, we bring classroom competence, program growth, and leadership values to the lives of students and teachers. The multifaceted challenges that Ag teachers face, yet are expected to overcome with unrealistic social pressures, are the driving focus that we strive to minimize for any teacher. Using our shared strength of creative organization and complimentary backgrounds in the rigorous classroom and in advanced event coordination, our vision is to provide tested ideas to improve the lives of students through teacher-centered resources.
Zana DeJong began her agricultural education teaching career in 2011. Through her classroom experience, she’s developed diverse and engaging ways to connect students to their curriculum. Zana served as a 2010 AFA Student Advisory team member and a National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador in 2015. Zana received the Horizon Award for First Year Teachers in 2012 and the Kansas Association of Career and Technical Education’s New Teacher of the Year award in 2015. She and her husband, Wyatt, live in Nebraska. They are actively involved in their church and on the family ranch.
Alyson Lister’s passion for agriculture and student development began as a member and officer in FFA. She served as the 2009-2010 Kansas FFA Reporter and completed a B.S. in Animal Sciences and Industry before changing gears and earning a M.S. in College Student Development from Kansas State University. Alyson worked in higher education, developing programming to enhance student experience and leadership opportunities. She continues to pursue her passions as Kansas FFA Convention Coordinator, President of the K-State College of Agriculture Alumni Board and Vice-President of the Alpha of Clovia Alumnae Board. Alyson lives in Manhattan, Kansas, with her husband Garrett and son Henry. They are active in their church and enjoy spending time with family and cheering on the Wildcats.
