Tag Archives: GMO

What’s in a Label?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

Keep working on your BIG Idea – is it due October 19th!  Also, how is your progress coming on Leadership CDEs?  If in doubt, re-read the expectations here. We’re going to dig into the issue of GMO labeling.  I’ve found … Continue reading →

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Megatrends in Agriculture

Posted on April 27, 2018 by

Read this article After reading, choose three of the outlined trends that interest you most.  Do a little additional research about those three trends and write about it on your blog.  How do you think your chosen trends will impact … Continue reading →

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Dicamba – or no?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by

Read or view these two stories: Part 1 Part 2  On your blog – fill me in on what the big deal is. What is Dicamba? What are Dicamba Soybeans?  Why was the development of Dicamba beans necessary? Who produces … Continue reading →

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Arctic Apples

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

What are Arctic Apples? Visit this site Then, read this article. Finally, read this article. Visit the FAQ section of the Arctic Apple website, choose 8 of their FAQ’s and write about them on your blog. What are your concerns … Continue reading →

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How many GMO crops are there really?

Posted on October 7, 2015 by

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?

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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Food Fight!

Posted on September 23, 2015 by

  Read this article. What is the article about? Who is the sponsor of the bill?  From which political party do they come?  Is there companion legislation to this proposed bill? If so, what does that bill do?  What is … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

See info on the board and door regarding State FFA Convention.  The dates are Sunday through Tuesday, April 12-14.  Monday of convention week will be a Blue Day. Read this article. Then, read this article. Why are Kansas agriculturists working … Continue reading →

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Video Views Needed

Posted on January 26, 2015 by

One of our videos made it into the finals for the SD Soybean Contest.  All videos appear to be stuck at 301 views.  This is Youtube’s way of assuring that all views are actual views.  Please watch the video and … 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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