Courtesy of the National Agricultural Library U.S. Department of Agriculture The Roots of Agricultural Support The Department of Agriculture was first established in 1862, but it would take more than…
Lewis B. Schmidt and the First Agricultural History Course in America
…agricultural history deserved a place in education. Lewis B. Schmidt and the First Agricultural History Course in America Lewis B. Schmidt: A Pioneer in Agricultural Education In 1914, Lewis B….
Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Turning Point in American Agriculture
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Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
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California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…harmful bills from advancing. Urban legislators often lack understanding of farming realities, making direct education and personal engagement essential for protecting agricultural interests. Water Scarcity and Labor Costs Water management…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture Agriculture at the Heart of Stanislaus County Anna Genasci Stanislaus County’s agricultural roots run deep. The annual crop report places almonds as…
Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
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Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…Baby Wine, Marlena offers private tastings throughout California’s San Joaquin Valley. She brings a fun and educational approach with trivia, wine education, and a personal touch. 📞 Phone: 559-907-9114 📧…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
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Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
…her own interest in agriculture. Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo Since then, Lyla has been a strong advocate for agricultural education and hopes…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
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Stanislaus Farm Bureau Leads in Advocacy and Education: Anna Genasci
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The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
…agricultural and mechanical sciences. These institutions would become known as land-grant universities, designed to provide practical, research-based education to farmers and future agricultural leaders. Kansas Leads the Way in Agricultural…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…also sees education as key, especially for future generations. Through scholarships, FFA, and 4-H, Farm Bureau works to connect youth with agriculture. “They may not all stay in farming, but…