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Employers struggling to fill entry-level jobs may be overlooking a ready-made talent pool — FFA graduates who've already logged real-world work hours across hundreds of career fields.

The annual Feeding the Economy Report was released in conjunction with National Agriculture Day on Tuesday.  The report is a farm-to-fork economic impact study that estimates the direct and indirect economic contributions of the food and agriculture industries on jobs, wages, economic output, and business taxes.   ...

Many people talk about the disconnect between young people and the farming community.  Typically, that involves the question of where our food comes from, or what practices are taking place on the farm of the 21st century.  But in today's Future of Farming, Dale Nelzen, the Oregon FFA President says many young people also don’t understand the amazing career opportunities that exist in farming.    

As part of the National Ag Day Celebration this week, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture released its annual Feeding the Economy Report.  The data shows food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute over $8.6 trillio...

A special report from AgCareers highlights agriculture's workforce and compensation during the Coronavirus pandemic. The special report provides a hyper-focus on the most critical components facing agribusinesses during COVID-19. The topics include workforce planning, wellness/benefit programs and compensation practices related to salary administration for 2020 and 2021 ...

The Fertilizer Institute is urging state governors to follow federal guidelines and list the fertilizer industry as essential service and critical infrastructure. TFI said in a letter to governors, the declaration will “ensure that American agriculture can remain operable and continue to provide food security.” ...