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Father Figures (9/30/2022)

Posted on September 28, 2022 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

A few weeks ago I received a text message from my son wishing me a Happy Father’s Day. My first reaction was “Huh?” Then I realized Micah, who is working on a movie in Australia, was following the Australian calendar. Continue reading Father Figures (9/30/2022)→

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The Patrons of Husbandry, Part 2 (9/23/2022)

Posted on September 22, 2022 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

It is not uncommon to find me on an airplane flying somewhere to speak at a conference or conduct a workshop. Typically, the person sitting next to me will strike up a conversation and ask what I do. My response Continue reading The Patrons of Husbandry, Part 2 (9/23/2022)→

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The Patrons of Husbandry – Part 1 (9/16/2022)

Posted on September 15, 2022 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

Have you ever heard of the Patrons of Husbandry? Typically this group is known just as the Grange and members may be called Grangers. Some of the readers of this Footnote may live in areas where the Grange is active Continue reading The Patrons of Husbandry – Part 1 (9/16/2022)→

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Who’s Your Daddy? Predecessors of the FFA Degrees (9/9/2022)

Posted on September 8, 2022 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

Toby Keith sings the song “Who’s Your Daddy.” This Footnote has a different message than Toby’s song, but the title of the song is appropriate for this Footnote. Before the FFA, there was the Future Farmers of Virginia and there Continue reading Who’s Your Daddy? Predecessors of the FFA Degrees (9/9/2022)→

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Is There a FFA Degree Higher Than the American FFA Degree? (9/2/2022)

Posted on August 31, 2022 by gmoore@ncsu.edu

At this time of the school year many agricultural teachers are teaching their first year students about the various FFA degrees that can be earned in the FFA organization. If you want to amaze your students with additional information beyond Continue reading Is There a FFA Degree Higher Than the American FFA Degree? (9/2/2022)→

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