Tag Archives: Opinion

What’s new with the pipeline?

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

You’ll be doing a bit of research today.  We haven’t checked in on the Dakota Access Pipeline in several months.  What’s been happening with the pipeline? Read this article. Read this article. Read this article.   In your blog post – … Continue reading →

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What are the facts?

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

The Dakota Access Pipeline has been in the news. A LOT!  So – what’s fact and what’s fiction about the Pipeline? Read this article Read this article Read this article Finally, read this article. So – what’s fact and what’s … Continue reading →

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In the Future

Posted on October 19, 2016 by

If you are interested, the National FFA Convention sessions will be streamed online at ffa.org/convention.  It is also available on DISH and Direct TV on RFDTV.  Liz Renner will be on stage as a Star in AgriScience finalist on Thursday … Continue reading →

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Mistakes

Posted on May 10, 2016 by

We all make mistakes!  Some are larger and wider reaching than others.  What is the biggest mistake you’ve made?  What have you done to make up for that error?  Have you recovered your reputation or the hurt you caused?  On … Continue reading →

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To Label or Not to Label?

Posted on September 29, 2015 by

Keep working on your BIG Idea – is it due October 26th!  Also, how is your progress coming on Leadership CDEs?  If in doubt, re-read the expectations here. We’re going to dig a little deeper into the issue of GMO … Continue reading →

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Where I Live

Posted on September 15, 2015 by

Keep working, or START, on your BIG Idea and Leadership CDEs.  If you are interested on being on this year’s Ag Issues (7) or Ag Communications (3) teams, let me know!  Both teams need to get started very soon! If you … Continue reading →

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Food Inc. 2

Posted on May 7, 2015 by

Today we’ll watch Unintended Consequences and The Dollar Menu. Unintended Consequences: •Who is responsible for keeping our food safe? •Any ideas for ways to improve that system? The Dollar Menu: •The film gives the impression that food is either cheap … Continue reading →

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Semester Wrap Up- Food Inc.

Posted on May 5, 2015 by

We’ll be watching Food Inc. over the next four days.  Each day there will be a response to post on your blog.  This will be our Semester Post.  All posts must be done on time! Fast Food to All Food: … Continue reading →

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GMO labeling – Semester Post!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by

It’s research time!   Over the past few years, several states have introduced ballot initiatives that relate to the labeling of GMO products or crops. Which states have had such legislation? Which state/states recently had this issue on their ballot? … Continue reading →

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Be prepared…..

Posted on September 16, 2014 by

Continue working on your SAE records, BIG Idea, Soybean Video, Leadership CDEs, etc. Be prepared to back up your opinion with stats and resources.  Let’s start with some definitions of Organic, conventional agriculture and GMO. How do you feel about … Continue reading →

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