Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
Today, April 5, is the birthday of Booker T. Washington. If the New Farmers of America (NFA) still existed, we would be celebrating National NFA week. Just as the FFA celebrated National FFA week during George Washington’s birthday, the NFA Continue reading Booker T. Washington and the NFA (4/5/2019)
About a month ago many FFA chapters were celebrating National FFA Week which is celebrated during the week of George Washington’s birthday. So, what is the relationship between George Washington and the FFA? Our guest columnist for this week, Dr. Continue reading George Washington and the FFA (3/29/2019)
“Down on the Farm” could refer to the 1994 Tim McGraw hit song. It could also refer to the 200,000 boys during World War I who volunteered to serve in the U. S. Boys Working Reserve and go to work Continue reading Down on the Farm (3/22/2019)
If you own an Amazon Echo you might be familiar with the “Question of the Day” skill (app). Here is how the dialogue might go about this week’s Friday Footnote. Me: Alexa, what it the question of the day? Alexa: Good morning. Continue reading The Future Indian Farmers of America (3/15/2019)
The last act of the NFA-FFA merger occurred in Kansas City, Missouri on October 13, 1965. There was a dramatic and emotional ceremony during the opening session of the National FFA Convention to recognize the joining of the two groups. Continue reading The Final Act (3/8/2019)