Before joining Critter Barn, Tony McCaul worked with the Ottawa County ISD for 14 years as an Ag Tech teacher. Tony is a graduate of Michigan State University and Colorado State University with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Agriscience, Agriculture Education, and Biology. As the Executive Director of the Critter Barn, Tony says, “we serve children and youth from all walks of life and engage them in activities on our farm. We celebrate our farming heritage and share stories of days gone by. We teach that agriculture is a gift of nature and give people of all ages the opportunity to witness the wonder of new life. Together we study the impact of the seasons and the role that plants, animals and the environment play in our sustainability.”

With 36 Acres and thousands of visitors, Tony is busy leading and setting the course for his team. Vic Verchereau, goes down on the farm to hear all about this story on the Leadership Lowdown! It’s worth the trip to Zeeland Michigan to listen to the Critters!