Tag: ag education
Simon Says … another FFA convention in the books
What does 6,000 people playing Simon Says look like, and why does that matter? Reporter Chris Kick found out, at this year's Ohio FFA Convention.
Ohio FFA Convention begins today
SALEM, Ohio -- For the next two days, April 30 and May 1, thousands of FFA members and their parents will travel to the...
Remember to educate yourself, and your friends, about farming
As producers, we have many opportunities to share and educate.
Foundation releases new My American Farm app
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 22, 2014 – The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a new version of its popular My American Farm...
Ohio FFA encouraged to “grow” at 85th convention
Speakers and comedians challenged FFA members to build good character, prepare for a successful future.
AgBiz Masters opens enrollment for next class
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. -- AgBiz Masters, a learning series for young and beginning farmers, has opened enrollment for its next class that will be held...
Howard Leslie wants to be found in only one place: the...
ENON VALLEY, Pa. — For the first time in more than 40 years, Howard Leslie won’t be returning to the classroom in the fall....
Short course teaches cattle feeders ways to manage risk
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- The 2012 Great Lakes Professional Cattle Feeding and Marketing Short Course will be held Jan. 25 and Feb. 8 at the Wood County Junior Fair Building in Bowling Green Ohio.
Ohio State plans New and Small Farm College
COLUMBUS -- OSU Extension is offering a program targeted at the new and small farmer. The Southern Ohio New and Small Farm College is an eight- week program that introduces new farmers to a wide variety of topics. Seasoned farmers can also benefit.
Education and ag research grant programs taking applications
URBANA, Ill. -- Sustainable agriculture research and education grant awards up to $22,500 are now available to farmers, ranchers, youth and youth educators in the North Central Region.