A new USDA study shows the importance of Food Safety Education Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Tuesday released results from the final year of a …
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant initiative to support underserved, small-scale, and organic farmers in enhancing their farm risk management practices while promoting climate-smart agriculture. This …
Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management
A new program aims to help farmers manage phosphorus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A series of online training modules is now freely available to farmers, engineers, …
National FFA Membership Reaches All-Time High
The FFA reaches a milestone. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National FFA Organization Monday announced a record-high student membership of 945,988, an increase of 11 percent …
Land-Grant Universities to Receive More Than $33 Million
Several 1890 Land-grant Universities are getting significant funding support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). More than $33 million will be invested in an effort to support capacity-building efforts. …
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
The USDA is putting more money in the pot for school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is providing $2.7 billion …
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
There’s a new resource to help consumers learn more about GMOs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Feed Your Mind is an Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative …
Farm Bureau Foundation Fellows Launch Free Digital Skills and Ag Literacy Lessons
A chance to gain new skills. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The 2023 Farm Bureau Foundation Fellows have launched four free Applied Digital Skills lessons dedicated to …
Vilsack Announces School Lunch Actions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making another investment in school lunch programs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced several actions to expand support …
Education Gaps Between Rural and Urban Communities
The USDA says rural areas are lagging behind when it comes to education. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Formal educational attainment in rural America has grown, but …
New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation
A new children’s book about agriculture is coming soon. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The latest children’s book from Feeding Minds Press, the publishing arm of the …
FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways
Students prepare for careers with animals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Future Farmers of America (FFA) members from across the country this spring traveled to Denver, Colorado, …
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
A restaurant chain is honoring the FFA. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Advocating for the importance of agriculture and agricultural education has long been a commitment for …
John Deere Continues 80-Year Partnership with FFA
Continuing eight decades of support. That’s coming up on this line of ours. John Deere announced a donation of $1 million to the National FFA Organization. The donation will support …