A restaurant chain is honoring the FFA. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Advocating for the importance of agriculture and agricultural education has long been a commitment for Culver’s – especially during National FFA Week (Feb. 18-25). This year, in its ninth annual FFA Essay Contest, the national restaurant chain is partnering with U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in …
Virtual Meeting of Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production is Thursday
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to virtually attend the fourth public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on Feb. 23 from 3:30-6pm ET.? The Committee will discuss recommendations it intends to submit to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to remove barriers to urban and innovative producers and …
John Deere Continues 80-Year Partnership with FFA
Continuing eight decades of support. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. John Deere announced a donation of $1 million to the National FFA Organization. The donation will support the growth of future leaders, feed agriculture’s talent pipeline, and honor the organization’s community service efforts. It also builds on the 80-year partnership between John Deere and National FFA. “We …
Improving Child Health through School Meals
The USDA is taking steps to improve child health through school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Friday announced major initiatives that support and enhance the health of America’s children through nutritious school meals. At the USDA Conversation on Healthy School Meals Roundtable, Vilsack says, “Our commitment to the school meal programs comes …
2023 Cattle Industry Convention Wraps Up
The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention took place this past week in New Orleans, Louisiana. AgNet Media’s Will Jordon was there and has this report. Cattlemen’s College Draws Big Crowd in New Orleans (NCBA/NEW ORLEANS/Feb. 1, 2023) — Cattle producers from across the country gathered in New Orleans for the 30th annual Cattlemen’s College, which was held prior to the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention …
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
It’s now easier to apply for an 1890 National Scholars Program. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week unveiled a new e-application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program. The program aims to encourage students at 1890s institutions to pursue food and agriculture career paths. For the first time, the new e-application for …
56th Florida Dairy Production Conference is Thursday
The 56th Florida Dairy Production Conference will be held Thursday, December 1st at the Straughn Center in Gainesville FL. The Conference started in 1964 and aims to create a program that brings together some of the newest research, innovations, recommendations, and ideas for improving the sustainability and profitability of the Florida dairy industry. The presented information provides practical take-home messages for dairy farmers …
CAB Awards $70,000 in Scholarship Funds
An ag organization helping students pay for school. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Certified Angus Beef (CAB) awarded an annual record of $70,000 in scholarships to 20 students pursuing careers at the ranch, in meat science, in a research lab, or supporting agricultural business and marketing. The Colvin Scholarship Fund recognizes students for the commitment and energy …
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
The USDA is investing funds for healthier school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched a new initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity. It will support collaboration with the food industry to develop nutritious and appetizing school meals for students. “We’re investing in innovative solutions and challenging …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Program Wraps Up 2022 Beef 101 Courses
The Alabama Beef Checkoff program has been busy this year sponsoring various Beef 101 courses. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, looks back at the year after wrapping up their final course for 2022 this past Friday. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded activities in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …