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Rural Georgia REACH Program Aims to Strengthen Connectivity During Disasters The Rural Georgia REACH Program is working to provide critical communication support to rural communities during times of natural disaster. The initiative was developed to address a major challenge faced by emergency responders and residents alike: the loss of connectivity when disasters strike. Reliable communication can be the difference between …
New “Innovation Never Stops” Series Showcases the Future of Agriculture A new educational documentary series is now available for teachers, 4-H leaders, FFA advisors, and other youth educators looking to bring real-world agriculture into the classroom. Titled Innovation Never Stops, the nine-part video series highlights different aspects of modern agriculture and the innovative technologies shaping the industry’s future. Produced by …
Georgia Milk Producers Fund Bulk Milk Dispensers for Schools Across Georgia The Georgia Milk Producers are investing in the next generation by helping bring bulk milk dispensers to schools across the state. The initiative is aimed at improving milk quality for students, increasing consumption, and reducing waste—while also supporting Georgia dairy farmers. We caught up with Bryce Trauger with the …
Ohio State University, one of the nation’s leading public research universities, has its roots deeply embedded in agricultural and mechanical education. Founded in 1870, the university was established as a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act of 1862. Originally known as Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College, it was designed to provide practical education in fields critical to Ohio’s economic growth, …
NCBA’s 2026 CattleCon Adds New Access to Cattlemen’s College The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is gearing up for CattleCon 2026, set for February 3rd through the 5th, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. One of the most notable updates this year is a new feature tied to Cattlemen’s College, a long-standing educational component of the annual convention. We caught up with …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Approves 2026 Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Checkoff Council has officially approved its 2026 Beef Checkoff marketing plan, setting priorities and budgets for the year ahead. The decision came during the council’s final quarterly board meeting of the year, a meeting traditionally focused on planning for the future of beef promotion and education in …
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Land-grant universities have played a defining role in shaping American agriculture, research, and education. As Mark Oppold explains in this American Agriculture History Minute, these institutions were established largely through the landmark Morrill Act of 1862. The Act provided federal land to states, enabling them to fund colleges focused …
A Pioneering Beginning During the Civil War Kansas State University—originally named Kansas State Agricultural College—was formally established on February 16, 1863, in Manhattan, Kansas. As described in Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, its founding took place during the American Civil War, a period marked by national upheaval yet also visionary public investment in education. Despite the challenges of wartime, …
The Land-Grant Origins of Ohio State University: How a New College Was Chosen to Lead Ohio’s Future The founding of Ohio State University is a defining chapter in both Ohio’s educational history and the broader story of America’s land-grant movement. Born from the Morrill Act of 1862, the institution began as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College—a school designed to …
A National Moment in Agricultural Advancement In the mid-1800s, agriculture was the driving force of American life, shaping communities, economies, and national expansion. Recognizing the importance of strengthening agricultural knowledge and innovation, the Iowa General Assembly made a landmark decision in 1856: it enacted legislation to create the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This initiative marked one of the …
