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Why Do We Teach Agriculture at the High School Level? (4/10/2026)

Posted on April 9, 2026 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

As I travel around the country on speaking engagements people sitting next to me on the airplane often strike up a conversation. When they learn I work with agriculture teachers and county extension agents, they typically state “I didn’t know Continue reading Why Do We Teach Agriculture at the High School Level? (4/10/2026)→

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Does Your State Have These Awards? (4/3/2026)

Posted on April 2, 2026 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

Most agricultural educators are familiar with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. As we work with students and others, we should strive to help them move up the hierarchy. This footnote focuses on the fourth level which is Esteem. Esteem can be Continue reading Does Your State Have These Awards? (4/3/2026)→

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Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Red Tractors (3/27/2026)

Posted on March 23, 2026 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

In February of 2008, Clint Hostler, a FFA member at Northwest High School in Grand Island, Nebraska wore a shirt that said “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Red Tractors.” The occasion was a FFA week event where FFA members drove Continue reading Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Red Tractors (3/27/2026)→

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The John Deere Waterloo Boy Model N (3/20/2026)

Posted on March 17, 2026 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

How many songs can you name about tractors? The Keno Tractor dealership in Keno, Oregon lists what they consider to be the top five tractor songs. They are: Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean A Man on a Tractor by Rodney Atkins Continue reading The John Deere Waterloo Boy Model N (3/20/2026)→

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The Nebraska State High School Agriculture Contests (3/13/2026)

Posted on March 9, 2026 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

Today we have a special guest columnist, Dr. Troy White from the University of Nebraska. He will educate us about the various contests that have been held for agricultural students in Nebraska for over 100 years. Take it away Dr. Continue reading The Nebraska State High School Agriculture Contests (3/13/2026)→

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