Articles tagged under: Education
Promoting Agriculture Year Round
Published January 25, 2020
There are a variety of resources available to showcase agriculture in your community, classroom and more. "We are working on an online resource that anyone can use from any state, featuring ag games, presentation resources and more," says AFBF Promotion…Ostby Relieves Vet Tech Teaching Award
Published August 6, 2019
North Dakota State University veterinary technology program co-director Stacey Ostby has received the Elsevier Award for Teaching Excellence. The Larimore, North Dakota native has been with the NDSU vet tech program since 2009 and co-director since 2012. The award was…Walz Highlights Gas Tax and Healthcare During MN State of State
Published April 4, 2019
During his first state of the state address, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz focused on education, the gas tax and infrastructure. The importance of healthcare was also highlighted. Walz shared stories of Minnesotans, including Lake City, Minnesota farmer Debra Mills. "Even…NDSU to Hold Ag Teacher Recruitment Event
Published April 2, 2019
Each year, there are 10 to 15 agriculture education positions open in North Dakota. That’s why the ag education department at North Dakota State University is hosting a high school recruitment event on April 12. The day’s events will be…CattleWomen Moving Digitally Forward
Published December 14, 2018
Consumer education remains a top focus for the Minnesota CattleWomen’s Association. Past President Royalee Rhoads says there is a disconnect between consumers and where their food comes from. "The consumer has a lot of questions. Some are so removed from…State Officer Looks Back on FFA Experiences
Published June 6, 2018
Despite a busy week at the North Dakota FFA State Convention, former State Vice President Cierra Dockter enjoys connecting with fellow FFA members. "I encourage them to reflect on what they've done in the FFA; to look back at how…NDSU Ag Center Proposed
Published May 16, 2018
The State Board of Higher Education budget committee has given its support to North Dakota State University for a new agricultural products development center. This proposed facility would include research and teaching areas for crops, livestock and food science. This…