The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $17.7 million in grant funding to help train and educate the next generation …
National Farm to School Month
Highlights Benefits to America’s Students and Communities by Deborah Kane, Director, Office of Community Food Systems, Food and Nutrition Service It’s National Farm to School Month and USDA’s Office of …
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is currently accepting proposals for the 2016 California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. This program makes available an estimated $257,000 …
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
Everett Griner talks about educational opportunities for a veteran in today’s Agri View.
Beef Checkoff Education Webpage
Cathy Isom tells you about the new online tools designed to beef up your learning experience in the field and on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of …
Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that up to $5 million in grant funds is available to help schools create or strengthen farm to school programs this school …
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
Cathy Isom explains’s how “nudges” from a computer could help a child eat healthier. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours.
Lunch Packed with Nutrition
Cathy Isom checks out how to pack as much nutrition as possible in your child’s school lunch. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours.
Brown Bag School Lunch Myths
Cathy Isom fills us in on what the food safety experts say about some common myths for those so-called brown bag lunches. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
Packing Safe School Lunches
Back to school time for students means school lunch packing time for many parents. Cathy Isom has some tips to make sure that lunch you send with your child is …
Smart Snacks in School
Cathy Isom tells us why a new school year is also bringing on new changes for the types of snacks being offered on campus. That’s coming up on This Land …
New MyPlate Resources for Families
It’s that time again…back-to-school season is upon us. It’s an exciting time of year for kids, offering a new beginning with the promise of new friends and new experiences. It’s …
Funding to Train the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $3.1 million to train the next generation of agricultural leaders. This funding is …
Farm Bureau Urges Support for Education
Farm Bureau Urges Support for Legislation to Strengthen Technical Education The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging lawmakers to support the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century …