Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
Tommy High was a sophomore at Reddick High School in Florida in 1950 when it happened – he contracted polio. Tommy fought for his life. He was in the hospital for seven agonizing months. When he was released from the Continue reading We Have Been Here Before (5/1/2020)
The phrase “Here by the owl” is repeated thousands of times across America during the opening ceremony for an FFA meeting. As FFA advisors, we probably never give much thought to this phrase that we could mumble in our sleep. Continue reading Here By The Owl (4/24/2020)
A few weeks ago we visited Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Texas. Today we will learn about a different type of agricultural school further west – the Idaho Industrial School. It is a pleasure to welcome back Dr. Jim Connors Continue reading Idaho Industrial Institute (4/17/2020)
The current pandemic is creating a good bit of stress for teachers, students, parents, and just about everybody. Today’s Friday Footnote is designed to take your mind off that stress for a few minutes. If you are a regular follower Continue reading Joe Scatterscrew Confesses (4/10/2020)
Since the founding of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Thomas Jefferson (and George Washington) have been associated with the organization. For decades a picture of Thomas Jefferson was listed in the FFA Manual as part of the paraphernalia for Continue reading Where Did Thomas Jefferson Go? (4/3/2020)