Tag: agriculture education
Pa. program shows children where their food comes from
For more than 20 years, Ag Encounter has been teaching Lawrence County fourth-graders about food and fiber from the people who know it best.
Foodpreneur Food School targets farmers
Foodpreneur School, set to take place Sept. 23 and 30, will prepare entrepreneurs to grow their farm's reach, and increase sales and profits.
Cleveland youth program digs in
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland's farm program has become one of the first to purchase a sustainable potting soil that would otherwise be wasted.
The value of vocational agriculture
Vocational agriculture promotes pathways to careers in agriculture and provides young people with practical skills and work ethic necessary for employment.
W. Va. and OSU Extension produce podcast
Listeners can tune into the Extension Calling podcast via podcast apps, WVU Extension Service and Ohio County's website and Facebook pages.
Ag equipment dealer recognized for apprenticeship program
During Agriculture and Food Careers Week in Pennsylvania, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recognized Messick's Farm Equipment in Lancaster County, Pa.
Virtual field trips connect students to dairy farms
Teachers can bring the farm to the classroom with American Dairy Association North East’s two new virtual farm tours this fall.
Is your farm prepared for the future?
Has your family discussed the future of your farm? The "Planning for the Future of Your Farm" series can help you develop a farm succession plan.
Growing ‘Better Together’ at the Ohio Produce Network conference
The Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association will hold the 2018 Ohio Produce Network conference, Jan. 15-17, in Sandusky, Ohio.
Free curriculum teaches students about agriculture
The Ohio Livestock Coalition's For Your InFARMation program is providing free curriculum to third-grade teachers to educate their students.
