education

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture awarded $9,500 in grants to ten communities that are creating new ways to educate the public about agriculture. The end goal of each grant is to help communities with the funding they need to help people of all ages understand agriculture and the important role it plays in their lives ...

Farm Progress will return to hosting live events with the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL, August 31-September 2, and Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, NE, September 14-16. A survey done by Readex Research indicated that 84% of past show attendees will go to the show in person or plan to attend if their schedule allows it ...

If you’re interested in learn more about Yakima Valley College’s new CAMP program, the school will host a series of on-line sessions throughout February. The YVC’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, ...

Tysen White says if consumers have questions about what's really taking place on the farm these days, they need to ask the farmer. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

National Ag Day may be a few months away, but the Agriculture Council of America’s annual essay contest is open right now. National Agri-Marketing Association CEO Jennifer Pickett said the theme of the 2021 essay is, “Food Brings Everyone to the Table.” “ remi ...

Many in the animal agriculture sector feel they’ve been the target of many attacks during the coronavirus pandemic. Hannah Thompson-Weeman, vice president of communications at Animal Ag Alliance, recently said animal agriculture and the food supply chain has risen to the challenges wrought by COVID-19 despite the continued attacks by activists opposed to animal agriculture. “ ...

This week, Craig Bell talks about how research and development done in Washington has benefited growers across the Northwest and beyond. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is reminding parents during the pandemic that their online resources offer quick and easy ways for children to learn about agriculture. “We wanted to make sure that we had resources available to them that cover topics in agriculture," said Foundation Education Outreach Director Julia Recko. "Ri ...

The Washington Apple Education Foundation launched its new scholarship resource website this week. WAEF Executive Director, Jennifer Witherbee, said they started this project in March and the onset of the pandemic. "The site is brand new to us ...

Understanding what motivates consumers, especially in 2020, requires complex research and analysis. Anne-Marie Roerink is a food researcher who has conducted “The Power of Meat” study for more than a decade. Before grocery store shelves were laid bare in the early days of the ongoing pandemic, she released findings from an annual study on meat-case trends and consumer behavior. She recen ... Re