Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
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)
The Nevada Agricultural Education website lists 30 schools with agricultural education programs. The reason for this low number compared to other states is because: Agriculture is not important in Nevada. The climate in Nevada is not suitable for agricultural crops. More than Continue reading The Growth of Agricultural Education in Nevada (5/1/2026)
In last week’s Footnote we learned that many Nevada boys volunteered to serve in the U.S. Boys’ Working Reserve to help farmers during World War I. These boys attended a month long training course in agriculture at the University of Continue reading Turn Your Ford Car into a Tractor (4/24/2026)