Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
“…really wonderful work is being accomplished by the boys and girls of the Treasure state through their agricultural clubs.” Dawson County Review, December 6, 1917 What types of agricultural clubs existed in Montana during the first few decades of the Continue reading Student Agricultural Clubs in Montana (2/6/2026)
The title of this Footnote “Ag Students Up in the Air” could have several meanings. What do you think this Footnote is about? Here are four clues The setting is Montana The time period is the 1960s Ag Teachers are Continue reading Ag Students Up in the Air (1/30/2026)
Last week Dr. Conners educated us about “County Poor Farms.” This week we start exploring agricultural education in Montana. Would you believe there is a connection between a county poor farm and the history of agricultural education in Montana? The Continue reading The Future Farmers’ Folly – or Was It? (1/23/2026)
What type of new year resolutions did you make? Many resolutions focus on weight loss or exercise, but some people may resolve to get their financial affairs in order. One hundred years ago if you were experiencing extreme financial difficulties, Continue reading County Poor Farms (1/16/2026)
in·sig·ni·a, noun, a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership in an organization, an official emblem (Oxford Languages) Footnote Preview: During the 1920s the leadership of the profession strongly believed there was a need for an insignia for Continue reading The 1927 National Vocational Agriculture Insignia Contest, and the Winner is … (1/9/2026)