The bustling room filled with blue corduroy jackets was a change of pace for West Hills College on January 29. Future Farmer of America (FFA) students were competing in the …
Fresno State Prepares the Next Generation of Agriculture Teachers
Fresno State is known for being home to one of the most in-depth agriculture education programs and for being the source of many of California’s high school agriculture teachers. Dr. …
Discovery FFA Programs Provide Students With New Experiences
Middle school students in Fort Bragg, California have been fortunate enough to receive new agriculture classes as part of their available electives. Fresno State graduate and new agriculture teacher, Becca …
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
High school juniors receive professional skills and experiences from the Tulare County Farm Bureau. This is due to a youth leadership program started for high school students to be more …
Virtual Reality Paves the Future of Agriculture Education
Australian students partake in tours of agricultural operations without ever leaving the classroom. This is due to an immersive technology-based company called Think Digital. The founder, Tim Gentle, uses his …
Multi-Million Dollar Gift for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
The USDA’s multi-million dollar gift for students from diverse backgrounds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture …
Center Providing Plant Management Solutions for the Southeast Region
The center providing plant management solutions for the Southeast region. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center is one of a national network …
Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts
Fascinating facts about food in America – how and where it is grown and who produces it – are at your fingertips in a new resource produced by the American …
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
The Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day has moved to an online format this year as California continues to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, …
More than 1,000 Attend Cattlemen’s College
Education recognized by attendees as key element to improving operations (NCBA) — More than 1,000 cattlemen and women took advantage of educational opportunities at the 27th annual Cattlemen’s College in San …
CSU-Bakersfield to Establish Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business
A new ag business facility is coming to California State University-Bakersfield. The CSU Board of Trustees recently approved the establishment of the Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business at the …
FFA: Making a Difference in Agriculture, One Student at Time
(FFA) — Rev. Dr. Cathi Braasch shares with others how much of an impact FFA had on her late daughter Sara Braasch Schmidt’s life. Bob Funk, co-founder of Express Employment, …
Latest Report Highlights the Impact of UC ANR on California Communities
A new report highlights the value that the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) provides to the state. The new publication, Working for the Benefit of …
Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from DPR
A series of education videos have been made available to help engage Hmong farmers about the issue of safety. The nine-part video series in Hmong describes California pesticide rules and safety and …