Tag Archives: Agriculture

What’s COOL?

Today we’re going to talk about all things COOL! What is it? What’s the history of the issue?  What legislation has been discussed, passed, signed into law?  What states have been involved in the issue?  What government agencies, if any, … Continue reading

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True or False

It’s National FFA Week.  A time when we celebrate the history and traditions of American agriculture and leadership.  Part of that responsibility is to be sure that we are adequately educated and can speak intelligently about our industry. View this … Continue reading

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What are the facts?

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

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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Sharing “The Why”

  We’re going to get started right away this year with the discussion of ag advocacy and your role in speaking in a positive manner for our industry.  We’ll be taking a look at how advocacy can occur across different … Continue reading

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Antibiotics – should we use them or not?

We take antibiotics when we get sick.  We often use them on our livestock for the same purpose. Watch this video for a brief introduction to the use of antibiotics in livestock production. http://mrsjaybob.com/AgLeadership/video/antibiotics%20.mp4 Now it’s time for a bit … Continue reading

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A Merger of Mega Proportions

Read this article. What companies are merging?  Which company is one of the oldest in America?  When was it founded, and what was the first product it produced?  What do some blame for the downfall?  How much was total revenue … Continue reading

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Family Farms, not Factory Farms

All hard copy materials for State Leadership CDEs have to be mailed on Friday!  That means Market Plan, Ag Issues, Ag Comm, Job Interview, and Prepared Public Speaking. Fruit will come in on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.  Make plans to … Continue reading

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How many GMO crops are there really?

Announcements:  Our Chapter Picnic will be Monday, October 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Commons.  We’re starting later to accommodate the JV Football game at Tri Valley.  This will be CASUAL DRESS. Officers – we need to plan the program … Continue reading

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To Label or Not to Label?

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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