I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The first FFA national convention was held in Kansas City in 1928. Kansas City would, by the way, host the FFA …
American Agriculture History Minute: First 4-H Clover Pin Given to Students
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Jessie Shambaugh is part of American Agriculture History. A farm wife, Shambaugh was very active in her community and very focused …
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State is celebrating its sixth annual Food, Family, and Farm Month with nearly 20 events showcasing the region’s agricultural ties. …
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
The Vineyard Team has unveiled the program lineup for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo, scheduled for November 11-13 in Atascadero, California. The event promises a comprehensive educational experience, offering attendees …
Students Encouraged to Apply for CME Group Beef Industry Scholarships
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) is now accepting applications for the 2025 CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. This scholarship is designed for students pursuing careers in the beef industry. Ten …
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has released a new educational resource called Food and Farm Facts, offering insights into where food in the U.S. is grown and who …
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
The Almond Board of California has introduced a new online platform called the Almond Learning Hub, offering continuing education opportunities and resources for almond growers and industry professionals. Announced at …
American Agriculture History Minute: Boone Teaches Farming Methods
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In the early 1820s, after the Louisiana purchase of 1803, the U.S. government decided to conduct agricultural experiments in what is …
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
Congressman Jim Costa, a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced a new grant of $690,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for California State University, Fresno. This funding …
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Set for January 2025
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Fresno County will host the annual San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the UC Kearney Research and Extension …
Pistachio Production Short Course
The 2024 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course, organized by UC Davis, offers a comprehensive three-day training from January 16-18, designed to educate pistachio growers and industry professionals. The event …
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
In 2025, California Table Grape Growers will celebrate forty years of helping high school seniors pursue higher education through scholarships. This year, they are offering three scholarship categories, benefiting students …
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancing American Agriculture from the Classroom
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. E.T. York is an example of a person helping American agriculture advance without actually farming or experimenting in a lab. York …
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
Student nutrition and school meals were front and center at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research. Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary …