…empowering the next generation of leaders. “AFA and FFA have similar goals and values regarding the role of school-based agricultural education,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization….
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-14-23
…disease this year and details on Wednesday’s State of the Basin Workshop in Tulare. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…in helping raise money for the California FFA Foundation. One aspect of the program that Bailey explained can often be overlooked is the job shadowing element. “This is meant to…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…Ours program here. Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway Tractor Supply Launches Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship Fundraising Drive Donations will fund scholarships for FFA students pursuing…
Quarantine Boundaries Updated for Multiple Pests
…boundary in the Santa Paula area of Ventura County in grids 436 and 437 has been expanded. A full map of HLB quarantines is available online. Portions of Ventura and…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization. “We appreciate the Secretary’s dedication to agricultural education and FFA, which is why we were honored to present him with an…
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
…available online at recreation.gov. “For each forest that does offer Christmas tree permits, they actually have specific areas where Christmas trees can be cut by folks. It’s really with a permit,…
Student Leaders Prepping for National FFA Convention
…explore various career pathways in agriculture and attend leadership workshops. FFA members and advisors can also take their skills to the next level in student and teacher workshops. They’ll hear…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…appraisers based on fair market appraisal. Applications, competing nationally for funding, are accepted year-round, but decisions for Fiscal Year funding are expected by December 22, 2023. Importantly, landowners maintain title,…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…and in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, a 112-square-mile zone surrounds Redlands. A link to both quarantine maps is available online. Residents in quarantine areas are advised against moving homegrown…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…to domestic ag employers meeting federal employment criteria with grant applications sue November 28. More details are available online at www.ams.usda.gov/FLSP. Ron Bain reporting for the US Department of Agriculture in…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…will be a series of virtual sessions covering the same content discussed during the in-person sessions and you are welcome to login and attend online. We will also record these…
Conditions ‘Too Good’ for Fast Farm Bill
…Foundation online forum, Dr. Outlaw stressed that farm bills have a hard-fought history. “We’ve done this 90 plus years and they’ve never been easy. That’s the one thing I really…
DWR Taking Public Comment on California Water Plan Update 2023
…for in-person and online attendance. The comprehensive plan is meant to guide water managers such as water districts, cities, counties, and Tribal communities. Updates to the plan are based on…
