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New FFA Ag Ed CDE grows as states tackle ag teacher shortages
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (649+ words) Across the country, a relatively new FFA competition is quietly gaining traction " one that's focus isn't specifically on livestock judging or ag mechanics but something even more foundational to agricultural education: teaching. The timing is no coincidence. Agriculture continues to…...
TSC raises over $1 M to expand FFA program access
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (324+ words) Tractor Supply Co. said today that its 11th annual Grants for Growing fundraiser raised more than $1 million. During the four-week event, Tractor Supply customers supported the effort by purchasing paper FFA emblems at checkout, which will in turn provide thousands of…...
After activist threats, WSU pulls the plug on equine surgery lab
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (920+ words) Washington State University's decision to cancel the equine portion of its large-animal surgical course has sparked a national debate at the crossroads of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and the burgeoning power of online activism. The College of Veterinary Medicine announced…...
FFA students to represent ag youth at National Ag Day in D. C.
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (772+ words) AGDAILY Four National FFA members will represent the voice of agricultural youth in Washington, D. C. , during the National Ag Day celebration on March 24. FFA members, supporters, and alumni are also invited to join the event, with activities taking place in Washington…...
What award-winning FFA chapters teach about impact
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1251+ words) A strong FFA Program of Activities is more than a calendar full of chapter events; it is a road map for turning ideas into impact. Built around the three pillars of Growing Leaders, Building Communities, and Strengthening Agriculture, a Program…...
Michigan FFA advisor turned tasty zoology lessons into national recognition
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) Kera Reterstoff's students at Ravenna High School in Michigan like to joke that FFA stands for "Free Food Always." "You can always motivate kids to do things by food, the agriscience teacher said the same day it was announced that…...
Study: Farm children develop earlier immunities to potential allergies
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (259+ words) Children who grow up in farming communities have long been known to develop far fewer allergies than their urban peers. A new study from the University of Rochester Medical Center, offers one possible reason why: Their immune systems may mature…...
Study: Swapping in plant-based 'meat' changes breast milk in days
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (575+ words) A new UT Austin clinical trial shows that replacing beef with an ultra-processed plant-based meat substitute changed the types of fats in breast milk. Swapping beef for a plant-based meat substitute changed breast milk composition in just six days, even…...
National FFA scholarships open for 2025-26 applicants
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (198+ words) The National FFA Organization has officially opened applications for its 2025-26 scholarship program, offering nearly $2. 5 million in financial assistance to FFA members pursuing their next steps in education. Whether students are headed to a trade school, vocational program, or a two…...
ASA and BASF invite seniors to apply for soy scholarships
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (306+ words) High school seniors pursuing ag careers can apply now for the ASA BASF Soy Scholarship to support their future in agriculture. Do you know an outstanding high school senior who is interested in pursuing a career in agriculture? Strong agriculture…...