Western Region Certified Crop Advisors (WRCCA) is offering scholarships to students who plan to enter the agricultural workforce. A total of four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduates. “Those…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
…directory on our page,” explained Bunger. “We’re hoping that we’ll give producers that maybe weren’t always in the traditional lane of crop insurance, but yet, they’re very interested in having…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
…for one of four $5,000 scholarships. Along with the impact animal agriculture has had on their lives, desired applicants have proven academic excellence, leadership skills, community involvement, and a clear…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…program here. Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag (USDA-DOE/WASHINGTON, D.C./Feb 26, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are launching…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
(Tulare, CA/Feb. 13, 2024) — World Ag Expo® and E.M. Tharp, Inc. have teamed up again for the 17th annual “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, supporting area high school students…
World Ag Expo® Kicks Off in Tulare, CA
Image courtesy of International Agri-Center®/World Ag Expo® (International Agri-Center®/World Ag Expo®/Tulare, CA/Feb. 13, 2024) – World Ag Expo® returns live for its 57th show on Tuesday, February 13, in Tulare, California….
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…NOx emission reductions in 2024.” The San Joaquin Valley has a history of successful collaboration among agricultural stakeholders, agencies, and legislators. Significant investments, exceeding $1.6 billion since 2015, accelerated the…
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
…another year to provide scholarships to undergraduate students passionate about agriculture. Over the past sixteen years, more than 80 undergraduate students have received scholarship funds to aid them in pursuing…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…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….
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
…up of more than 704,000 members today. FFA members may apply for the FFA Future Leaders Scholarship until January 11, 2024 at https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
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
…so when you purchase a permit, oftentimes through recreation.gov or even on the local forest web page, you’ll see special cutting areas. And so, forest health experts have identified those areas that…
Student Leaders Prepping for National FFA Convention
Students are gearing up for the National FFA Convention. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural…
