education

Formal educational attainment in rural America has grown, but still lags behind urban communities.  USDA’s Economic Research Service data shows the share of adults ages 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher increased in rural areas from 15% to 21%.  In the same time sp...

Despite fraternal organizations nationwide struggling to gain and retain members, the National Grange says it is bucking that trend.  During the organization’s 156th Annual Convention in Sparks, NV, last month, Betsy Huber, President of the Grange announced membership grew more than 3% between July 2021 and June 2022, despite pressures from the pandemic.   Huber ...

In today's Future of Farming, Oregon FFA’s 21-22 Reporter, Kylie Baldwin, talks about how education and advocacy in many ways needs to be a two way street between producers and consumers.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqua...

In today's Farmers Market Minute, Meridian Main Street Market Manager Cheree Eveland talks about the opportunity they have to educate consumers on a variety of topics.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

For 75 years, the CHS Foundation has helped develop the next generation of ag leaders for lifelong success.  In honor of the milestone, the foundation is awarding $75,000 in grants for K-12 teachers to implement a project at their school that will engage students in experiential agricultural education.  Fu...

Earlier this month, the Department of Agriculture announced funding for two outreach and education efforts for farmers and ranchers.  FSA is investing $10 million for agriculture-oriented taxpayer education as well as $4.5 million in outreach for the Conservation Reserve Program's Transition Incentives Program.  Bo...

In today's Farmers Market Minute, Colleen Donovan, with the Washington state Farmers Market Association talks about the educational opportunities that exist at your local market. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

As the farming world evolves and changes, a new mentorship program looks to address the changing face of Oregon’s Ag community. Bend-based High Desert Food and Farm Alliance recently launched the “Growing Together” program last month. HDFFA’s Annie N ...

In an effort to encourage more farmers to see the value of the organization and to join, the Washington Farm Bureau recently created the Promotion and Education Committee. Chairman Kady Porterfield said it’s vital, regardless of commodity or location, that farmers statewide work together. She ...

On Tuesday, the USDA gifted Texas A&M University $500,000 to establish international fellowship programs. The award is for the University’s Norman Borlaug Institute to establish and teach school-based programs in Guatemala through the International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program. Admin ...