The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announces six awards to help military veterans pursue farming and ranching careers. Grants are made through NIFA’s Enhancing Agricultural …
“We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Applications Now Available
World Ag Expo® and E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up again to provide the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, created to support agricultural education. High school seniors from Madera, Fresno, …
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
Event in New Orleans Jan. 29-30, 2019, will give Producers a Leg Up in Cattle Industry Staying a step ahead in the cattle industry is no small challenge. Cattlemen and …
Agri View: BFTP-Choosing a Career with a Profitable Future
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about today’s high school graduate having the challenge of choosing a career with a profitable …
California FFA Partners with California Livestock Auction Marketing Association Benefiting Local Chapters
This week consignors at California livestock auctions can opt to donate some of their proceeds to the California FFA organization. The donations will go to several initiatives statewide at local …
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
Farms and ranches in Ventura County are welcoming community members to take the day exploring their farming operations. The self-guided tours provide the community a chance to learn about livestock …
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
Investments will help more than 4.5 million rural Americans Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is awarding grants for 128 projects to increase access to job training (PDF, 351 KB), educational …
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
John Deere and the National FFA Organization have been in partnership for the past 75 years. To commemorate that, John Deere is making a $75,000 contribution to the FFA Living …
President Trump to Speak at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo
The president will be attending the National FFA Convention & Expo on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, during the ninth general session at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and will address the FFA …
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
Next week, the city of Indianapolis will transform into a sea of blue jackets when the National FFA Convention & Expo kicks off for the ninety-first time. This time-honored tradition, …
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
Plans unveiled in “The Blue Room” at 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo Top technology and agriculture companies have announced a partnership with the National FFA Organization to empower and educate …
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) is now accepting applications for 2019-2020 beef industry scholarships sponsored by CME Group. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to outstanding students pursuing …
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue hosted a roundtable with local school officials to learn more about how USDA can best assist and enable their efforts to serve nutritious meals to our …
Garth Brooks Announces Private Concert for the National FFA Organization
Exclusive Show for the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo Garth Brooks, the reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, will take the stage in Indianapolis for a private show at this year’s …