Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute says One-room schoolhouses are an important part of American agriculture history. Early settlers knew the importance of education since a large portion …
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West with Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American agriculture history minute tells us today about how One-room schoolhouses are part of American agriculture history. The Eureka Schoolhouse in Springfield, Vermont, was one …
CDFA Urges Growers to Renew Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Certification
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding growers enrolled in its Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Program to complete their self-certification renewal before the fast-approaching July 1 deadline. …
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Move West
Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute relates that one-room schoolhouses are a part of American agriculture history. Early settlers knew the importance of education, and since a large …
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
The Almond Board of California is deeply committed to cultivating the future of agriculture through its Almond Leadership Program, which provides financial support to California FFA students. This initiative helps …
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
In his new book Land Rich, Cash Poor, author and fourth-generation farmer Brian Reisinger sheds light on the harsh realities facing American family farms today. Despite owning land of high …
Dairy Industry to Remove Artificial Colors from School Lunch Products
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has announced a new voluntary initiative to eliminate artificial colors from dairy products sold in K-12 schools. Under the “IDFA Healthy Dairy in Schools …
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will host a series of quarterly virtual training workshops on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) portal through fall 2025. These workshops, scheduled …
American Agriculture History Minute: One-Room Schoolhouses Built by Farmers
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. One-room schoolhouses are an important part of American agriculture history. Early settlers knew the importance of education since a large portion …
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2025–2026 Scholarship Applications
The National Sorghum Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 academic scholarships, aimed at college students pursuing degrees in agriculture. “The future of agriculture depends on strong, passionate leaders,” …
American Agriculture History Minute: Earliest Recorded One-Room Schoolhouse
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. One-room schoolhouses are part of American agriculture history, the Eureka Schoolhouse in Springfield, Vermont, one of the earliest recorded one-room schools …
American Agriculture History Minute Future Farmers of America Begins
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Henry C. Groseclose is an important part of American agricultural history. Groseclose was an ag education teacher at Blacksburg Virginia High …
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC/ANR) to conduct regional pre-harvest water assessment workshops for farms subject to the …
Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
The National FFA Organization has announced that its members, alumni, and supporters raised over $1.6 million during the tenth annual Give FFA Day—a record for the event. Last year’s fundraiser …