Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
I am not sure of the words to describe my feelings after reading an article titled “The Last Dance” from the Fall 1953 issue of the National Future Farmer. Perhaps sad or poignant fit. Better yet, I will let you read Continue reading The Last Dance (11/19/2021)
In the latter half of the 1800s, the Indian conflicts (skirmishes, wars) in America were at an end. The vanquished Native Americas were herded to reservations. But the question emerged about what to do with the Indian children. The American Continue reading The Carlisle Indian Industrial School (11/12/21)
When European explorers first set foot in North America, they were shocked to see what Native American women were doing. They were engaged in farming and other aspects of agriculture. They were hard workers. This was shocking to the Europeans Continue reading The Role of Native American Women in Agriculture (11/5/2021)
What do FFA chapters do special at Halloween? If you go back in time, you will find numerous references to Halloween activities. In the August 1931 issue of The Agricultural Education Magazine the Reidville, SC FFA chapter reported they (p. 29) made Continue reading Halloween Haunting: FFA Style (10/29/2021)
We are wrapping up our month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with one additional posting that has roots in Spain (and France). Most people are vaguely aware of the Basque ethnic group but really don’t know much about them. Since Continue reading Basque Sheepherders in the American West (10/22/2021)