--- title: Meghan Jones brings agriculture communication expertise to Dordt University date: 2024-08-07T09:26:00-05:00 author: Sarah Moss canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/news/meghan-jones-brings-agriculture-communication-expertise-to-dordt-university" section: News --- [ View Dordt News](https://www.dordt.edu/news) [Academics](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=academics) Aug 7, 2024 # Meghan Jones brings agriculture communication expertise to Dordt University Meghan Jones joins Dordt University as Instructor of Agriculture, bringing experience in agriculture education and communication in the dairy industry and a passion for mentoring students. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/MeghanHettinga-2024.jpg?mode=crop&pos=0.4905-0.3875&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=f486eed1&v=a0ccc40b17c69f43dd16d2df36f0313ea55689bfb019683178b6fbafe6ab95f5) ![]()Meghan Jones has accepted a position at Dordt University as Instructor of Agriculture. Jones received a master’s degree in agriculture education from South Dakota State University and served as a graduate teaching assistant during her time there. She has a wealth of experience with agriculture education and communication in the dairy industry, and her family owns a dairy outside of Orange City. Jones looks forward to teaching agriculture at a Christian university and having the opportunity to mentor her students. “Teaching them not only how to excel in their field but also how to live out their faith in every aspect of their lives is what I am most excited about – helping them connect their calling with their purpose as a Christian,” says Jones. Dr. [Holly De Vries](https://www.dordt.edu/people/holly-de-vries), Agriculture Department Chair, is grateful for the experience and leadership Meghan has in agriculture communication. “Dordt has recently approved an emphasis in [Agriculture Communication](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/agriculture-ba/communication), and I see her as taking a lead role in promoting and guiding that major,” says De Vries. “Meghan is a hard worker and visionary. Her faith is very evident, she has a heart for missions, and her positive can-do attitude will be a great addition to the Dordt community.” **About Dordt University** As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by the Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review. --- [Previous Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/MAT-page_2024-08-12-135922_bdzs.png?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=b12f2eda&v=779446a6db63ef2d1030fdff17ee116a8602e458174d904022231ed32fea5f84) Academics Education Graduate Programs Aug 08, 2024 ## Dordt University now offers Master of Arts in Teaching with STEM focus Dordt University's new Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers an accessible, flexible, and affordable pathway for students and professionals seeking initial teaching licensure in STEM fields. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-university-now-offers-master-of-arts-in-teaching-with-stem-focus) [Next Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2023-09-19_002901.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=743837cb&v=0c998d6ba74d9ec2ab76e27f74f13a88c530ded7d8b494bdc675b371a081c911) Campus Aug 06, 2024 ## Dordt University located in Iowa's second safest town The city of Sioux Center was recently ranked as the second safest town in Iowa. Dordt University playing an essential role in maintaining this safe and nurturing atmosphere through its commitment to campus safety measures, collaboration with local law enforcement, and contribution to the overall quality of life in the community. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-university-located-in-iowas-second-safest-town) [ ![]() ## View All Dordt News View News ](https://www.dordt.edu/news) Aug 19 General #### [International Student Orientation ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/international-student-orientation-2026-08-19) Aug 20 General #### [International Student Orientation ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/international-student-orientation-2026-08-20) Aug 20 Athletics Men's Soccer #### [8/20 8:00 PM Dordt University Men's Soccer at Carroll - Nelson Stadium ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/8-22-100-pm-dordt-university-mens-soccer-at-carroll) ![A picture of campus behind yellow prairie flowers](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2021-22/Buildings-and-Campus/2021-09-23_001574-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&f=webp&c=3d670641&v=d2bdb7cbdc83e5be46d3a10afe8a1214a0e770536697eb0ddbe29e017d2e9577) <![CDATA[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END]]>