Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
In last week’s Footnote we visited six of the twelve Ag Ed programs in New Hampshire. This week we continue by visiting the other six programs. Coe-Brown Northwood Academy in Northwood, NH – How many agriculture teachers teach at a Continue reading Agricultural Education Programs in New Hampshire – Part 2 (6/5/2026)
New Hampshire is the seventh smallest state by land area. Much of the state is forested. There are about 3,000 small farms averaging 166 acres in size. They are located primarily in the southern part of the state. The chief Continue reading Agricultural Education Programs in New Hampshire – Part 1 (5/29/2026)
This week the Friday Footnote arrives in New Hampshire. The history of education in New Hampshire goes way back. In the early 1800s academies were established in many New Hampshire villages. These academies were tuition based and/or had wealthy benefactors. Continue reading The Early Days of Agricultural Education and FFA in New Hampshire (5/22/2026)
In this Footnote we will examine various activities of the Nevada FFA over the decades. But first, how about a quiz? T or F. The 2026-27 Nevada FFA state officer team is composed of 6 individuals. T or F. The Continue reading Moving Forward With the Nevada FFA (5/15/2026)
Was Nevada represented at the organizational meeting of the FFA in 1928? That question is a mystery. An article in the Mason Valley News in 1928 identified two individuals from Yerington High school who were to represent Nevada at the organization meeting Continue reading The 1928 Nevada FFA Mystery (5/8/2026)