There’s a new resource to help consumers learn more about GMOs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Feed Your Mind is an Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative that was first launched in March 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
Florida USDA NRCS Seeks Proposals for Innovative Approaches to Urban Agriculture
Up to $1 million will be invested in Conservation Innovation Grants (NRCS-FL/GAINESVILLE, FL/May 9, 2023) — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida will invest up to $1,000,000 for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for urban agriculture, water conservation, carbon sequestration, and soil health. The deadline to submit a proposal for this CIG grant funding opportunity …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Awards Over $100K in Scholarships
Each year, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation awards scholarships to students from around the state. And last week, the 2023-2024 recipients received theirs. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they gave out the largest amount ever. Applications for 2024-2025 Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation scholarships will open September 2023. Call the ACA office to learn more at 334-265-1867. Beasley also wants reminds producers about the summer …
Florida Beef Council Attends School Nutrition Summit
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in the Florida School Nutrition Association Lead Summit held in Lake Mary. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples says it involved school leaders from districts across the state. For more information, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Starts Wednesday
The University of Florida’s Department of Animal Sciences will host the 72nd Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course May 10-12. The Short Course is considered to be one of the premier beef cattle educational events in the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions with significance nationally and globally. Producers, extension specialists and agents, researchers, students, and allied industry members are welcome to …
Farm Bureau Foundation Fellows Launch Free Digital Skills and Ag Literacy Lessons
A chance to gain new skills. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The 2023 Farm Bureau Foundation Fellows have launched four free Applied Digital Skills lessons dedicated to helping students learn about food, fuel, and fiber. The lessons were developed with support from Grow with Google to make digital skills and agricultural literacy more accessible to students across …
Possible Changes to North Florida Beef & Forage Field Day Schedule
The Florida Panhandle Ag Extension Team will host the 2023 Beef & Forage Field Day Thursday, April 13th at the North Florida Research and Education Center’s Beef Unit near Greenwood, Florida. There are six stops scheduled for the field tour and the event will conclude with lunch. But, organizers have received a number text messages and calls with questions about the …
Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Coming Next Month
The University of Florida’s Department of Animal Sciences invites those interested to their 72nd Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course on May 10-12, 2023. The Short Course, held in Gainesville, Florida, is considered to be one of the premier beef cattle educational events in the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions. Producers, extension specialists and agents, researchers, students, and allied industry members are welcome …
Florida Beef Council Presents Educational Programs to Students
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently attended the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Orlando. FCCLA is a personal growth and leader ship development organization through the family and consumer science, education arena. It is the only career tech student organization with family as their central focus. During the event, FBC presented two beef educational programs, one by …
Vilsack Announces School Lunch Actions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making another investment in school lunch programs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced several actions to expand support for and access to the school meal programs, including awarding $50 million in grants that will increase collaboration between schools, food producers and suppliers, and other partners to develop nutritious, …