Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
In the world of computers, a major upgrade to a software program receives a new number such as going from Windows 10 to Windows 11. In this Friday Footnote we will use that approach in exploring the evolution of the Continue reading The FFA Jacket 1.0 and 2.0 (3/3/2023)
In last week’s Footnote Dr. Connors explored the various lettering that has appeared on the back of the FFA jacket over time. This week we explore the inside of the FFA jacket. In other words why do young people wear Continue reading Why Do Students Wear the FFA Jacket? (2/24/2023)
During National FFA Week it is likely that FFA members will be wearing their jackets. The old saying “two peas in a pod” might be appropriate because the jackets will be consistent in appearance. However, that was not always the Continue reading What’s On Your Back? (2/17/2023)
I receive about one inquiry a week about the history of the FFA or Agricultural Education. Last week an agriculture teacher in Wisconsin wrote “My Quiz Bowl team would like to know Who created the FFA Motto. After asking teachers Continue reading Give Credit Where Credit Is Due: The FFA Motto (2/10/2023)
Since February is the month in which National FFA Week is celebrated we will start the celebration early. Each of the Friday Footnotes in February will be FFA related. I typically receive about one inquiry a week about the FFA Continue reading The FFA Eagle Award (2/3/2023)