ag education

Educating those not familiar with farming can be a challenge. Making that more difficult are urban populations that rarely leave the bright lights of the big city.

The stakes are high for Oregon’s FFA as state funding hangs in the balance this legislative session.

Henry Bennett, the 2025-2026 Oregon FFA state Sentinel says most people don't understand what modern agriculture is, or is not.

Thousands of FFA members from across the U.S. will be in Washington, D.C. through July 11th.  The Washington Leadership Conference offers five week-long blocks that students can choose from.  The premier leadership experience for more than 1,600 high school students exposes them to the rich history of the nation’s capital.  WLC, which has been tak...

Tilth Alliance recently launched its Sustainable Ag Farmer Forum, a digital platform created to offer dynamic peer-to-peer engagement, resource sharing and community building.  Andrew Corbin, Farm Program Director at Tilth Alliance said the Forum also encourages open communication between producers.   “...

A city school district in South Carolina has taken ag education to a new level.  Over the last several years, Florence 1 Schools has introduced Farm-to-School concepts to students through gardens at many of the district's elementary schools and middle schools, but the Farm at Florence 1 expands that curriculum and provides more opportunities for students across the district.  So...

Oregon FFA Treasure Vivian Seaholm has tips and perspective when it comes to advocating for the farming industry.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

Washington FFA President Emily Ryder talks about how her hometown of Ellensburg is working to ensure the next generation is familiar with Northwest agriculture.       If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

In today's Wine Minute, we learn about efforts to educate the global marketplace about the wines produced in Washington.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

Over 65,000 FFA members and supporters from across the country are celebrating agriculture and ag education this week at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.