Ag careers

A movement looking to sweep the county, including the Northwest, is trying to promote farm and other plant based jobs.  The non-profit Seed Your Future is offering an upcoming event called Green Career Week.  The goal is to reach the next generation of professionals to increase awareness of green industry careers like those in agriculture, and build relationships with local schools, colleges and u

Earlier this month, FFA members from across the country traveled to Denver, CO, to explore careers in the animal systems industry.  The 73 FFA members attended the Next Gen Conference, which began in 2020 and focuses on specific pathways, from animal systems to biotechnology systems. Thr...

In an effort to strengthen the future of agriculture, Bayer Fund’s Grow Ag Leaders program will once again partner with farmers to award scholarships to students pursuing careers in any ag-related field of study.  Grow Ag Leaders Program Manager Erin Glarner said the program was developed to help encourage rural students to pursue the many eligible careers both on and off the farm.   “The a... Rea

John Deere recently announced an agreement with the U.S. Army Reserve to help service members and their families access career opportunities while transferring to civilian life.  The agreement allows Deere to provide active-duty soldiers transitioning to the Army Reserves with meaningful education and skills that will make them top candidates for future employment.  Deere s...

As YVC student Jose Rodriguez points out, if you're looking for a variety of options when it comes to careers in agriculture, the Northwest is just right for you.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The USDA's Rod Bain takes a look at all the ag career options for students drawn to STEM classes.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Celebrating 50 years, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, among other things, is creating educational resources to address ag literacy.  Foundation board of directors member Hilary Maricle said the Foundation works to build bonds of trust between consumers and farmers and ranchers   “We really just want to help connect people to farming, make farming real, help overcome those misc