Ag students head to the nation’s capital. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. For more than fifty years, FFA members from across the country have converged in Washington, D.C., in …
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Provides Resources for Educators
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has created educational resources for teachers and parents of all backgrounds across the county. The Executive Director of the organization, Daniel Meloy, works …
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
A Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems field day is coming up in Princeton on June 16. The free, in-person event is being hosted by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Registration is …
Agricultural Education Podcast Helps Foster Community of Teachers
Agricultural education is an industry built on connections, and this is made even easier through the resources gathered by agriculture education podcast, Here By The Owl. Co-hosts, Nikki Fideldy-Doll and …
4-H Encourages Community Engagement and Personal Development
4-H offers opportunities for growth and personal development to students of all backgrounds and does not require involvement in agriculture. Erica Hafkey, a senior at O’Neals Minarets High School, has …
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and Fresno State have officially unveiled a new facility to provide agriculture students with hands-on training. The tree nut processing laboratory is a new …
Community College Provides Students with Professional Training
Students at West Hills College Lemoore have the opportunity for career development, thanks to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs available to them. The Dean of Career and Technical …
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
The Center for Land-Based Learning advertised its FARMS program in the Education Pavilion of the 2022 World Ag Expo. Through their colorful booth and cheerful attitude, the representatives of the …
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
Avoiding the hot California sun in the Education Pavilion at the 2022 World Ag Expo, Cal Poly Pomona students promoted their university and programs to students visiting their booth. These …
FFA Students Compete in Sectional Speaking Competition
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 …