It's National Teach Ag Day, and here's my second Agriculture Educator sharing why she is Agriculture Proud. Kathy Novotney is an Illinois educator. Have you thanked and Ag teacher today? This is part of my month-long series highlighting the diversity of Agriculture. Are YOU Agriculture Proud? Growing with two parents as teachers, high school math … Continue reading AgProud: Illinois Agriculture Education
AgProud: National Teach Agriculture Day
Today is National Teach Ag Day! Have you given thanks for an Agriculture Educator near you? Robin McLean shares her thoughts with us in the first of my two posts today, continuing the showcase of Agriculture diversity, and how it is more than just cows, sows, and plow. It's part of my month-long series. Why … Continue reading AgProud: National Teach Agriculture Day
AgProud: Agricultural Law
Continuing with this week's theme, Agriculture is so much more than just farming. Elizabeth Burns Thompson is a law student who has a bright future influencing this country's law practices. We need more grounded people like her in these professions. This is part of my month-long series highlighting the diversity within Agriculture. Why are YOU … Continue reading AgProud: Agricultural Law
AgProud: Food Insecurity Among Us
As I began yesterday, agriculture is so much more than farming and ranching. It takes every day people to make things churn. Today Anthony Pannone, student at Texas A&M, highlights a very important food issue in our back yards. Farmers and Ranchers take pride in the food they produce, but it's up to every day … Continue reading AgProud: Food Insecurity Among Us
Angell One-Way Disc Plow and Family Roots in Agriculture
There is so much more to agriculture than simply farming. I plan to feature individuals who play a part in that as I continue this week with my month-long series highlighting the diversity of Agriculture. Today we hear from Daren Williams with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Daren did a little digging to find his … Continue reading Angell One-Way Disc Plow and Family Roots in Agriculture
I Am Agriculture Proud
National Agriculture Day - What does it mean to you? My role in Agriculture has changed a bit since this time last year. In 2011 I was staring down the nose of some rank Brangus momma cows as I tagged their newborn calves. Day in and out I found myself in the middle of a … Continue reading I Am Agriculture Proud
Vote: Top 5 Agriculture Proud Photos
As a part of celebrating for National Agriculture Day, March 8th, I asked you to submit photos describing why you are proud to be a part of agriculture. From gate to plate, many photos were entered and based on the number of 'Likes' and comments the Top 5 are below. Vote for your favorite in … Continue reading Vote: Top 5 Agriculture Proud Photos
National Ag Day – Celebrate Agriculture Diversity
Yeah I think it's THAT big of an event and I want to get everyone involved. March 8th is National Ag Day in America. A day set aside to celebrate the contributions and abundance of the agriculture community around us. This also begins the 3rd year behind my Agriculture Proud efforts. In 2010, I wrote … Continue reading National Ag Day – Celebrate Agriculture Diversity
Photo Contest – Agriculture Proud
March 8th in National Agriculture Day, which also begins the 3rd year of my blogging efforts for Agriculture Proud. To celebrate I have some things in the works, but I need your help. The first thing I need a hand with is photos. What makes you think of the diversity of Agriculture? Modern agriculture covers … Continue reading Photo Contest – Agriculture Proud
Ag Day: Share Your Story
It is National Agriculture Week and this means we are celebrating the American farmers and ranchers that work hard daily to produce food, fiber, and fuel for families around the world. As I told you yesterday, I am challenging everyone to share their story and tell others why they are proud to be a part … Continue reading Ag Day: Share Your Story