Marlies Boyd – Escalon, CA
Market Poultry & Egg Judge
Marlies Boyd taught Agriculture at Modesto Jr. College for 28 years. She taught all the Poultry Science courses and maintained the MJC Poultry Unit and supervised the student interns working there. She also taught Ag Business and Animal Science courses and managed the MJC Sheep Unit.
During the summer, Marlies enjoy judging poultry meat-bird and turkey shows in California and Nevada.
Awards/Accomplishments:
California Ag Teacher’s Association: Honorary member
Pacific Egg & Poultry Association: Scientist of the Year Award
Coached many FFA Poultry Judging teams throughout the years
My biggest and favorite reward in life is seeing my students excel in their work and in their lives.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree: Animal Science – UC Davis
Teaching Credential: Ag Education – UC Davis
Master’s Degree: Education – UC Davis