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Cow pie bingo heifer donated in memory of Jersey leaders

05/09/2012 9:01:42 AM

Cow Pie Bingo begins when registration opens on Wednesday, June 27 at the annual meetings of the AJCA and National All-Jersey Inc. ... Full story.

Individual Giving Council to match FAA donations

04/14/2012 11:50:00 AM

Eight people from throughout the country that comprise a special advisory council for the National FFA Foundation are issuing a challenge to FFA and agricultural education supporters everywhere: Give to FFA and they will match the gift. ... Full story.

Calif. dairy families award $1.4 million to struggling schools

03/22/2012 12:46:09 PM

This week, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), representing California's dairy families, announced the award of more than $1.4 million in cash, books and school supply prizes to elementary schools in Southern California as part of the Real Seal Appeal! sweepstakes drawing. ... Full story.

New program brings agriculture to urban classrooms

03/19/2012 2:51:59 PM

Earlier this month six undergraduate agricultural education majors were able to test their teaching skills on a group of 7th grade students at Stuart-Hobson Middle School in downtown Washington, D.C. ... Full story.

Celebrate agricultural education on March 15

03/06/2012 9:50:00 AM

Celebrate the third annual National Teach Agriculture Day (NTAD) on March 15 with the University of Illinois's award- winning agricultural education program. ... Full story.

FFA shares farm bill ideas with USDA

01/19/2012 2:11:51 PM

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack challenged the National FFA Organization’s young leaders with developing recommendations for the upcoming Farm Bill that will encourage more young people to pursue careers in farming. ... Full story.

DFA annual scholarship deadline near

01/06/2012 3:47:35 PM

The Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s annual DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship is in its fifth year and dairy-oriented students have until January 13 to apply. ... Full story.

Video: Young dairy farmers express their pride, passion

12/27/2011 8:30:00 AM

A new YouTube video shows the passion of young dairy producers about their business and can inspire confidence among consumers for the dairy products they enjoy. ... Full story.

Proposed child farm labor rules prompt concern, debate

12/12/2011 10:56:41 AM

Proposed regulations to change child labor laws have raised much debate in the past few weeks, including questions regarding 4-H participation and an impact on future generations of agriculture producers. ... Full story.

Calif. teen stars in GOT MILK? ad

12/01/2011 12:51:59 PM

She joins the ranks of athletes, celebrities and models, starring in a new GOT MILK? ad sponsored by the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB). Fifteen-year-old Vanessa Gill won first place in the 2011 GOT MILK? Breakfast Photo Contest -- earning herself $1,000 and her very own billboard in her hometown of Glendora, Calif. ... Full story.

Wisconsin’s team effort leads to national 4-H dairy bowl win

11/10/2011 1:19:49 PM

At the 32nd annual North American 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest, held at the famous North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, November 5, 17 teams were in attendance. ... Full story.

Select Sires offers 2 summer internships for dairy students

11/03/2011 12:55:20 PM

Select Sires Inc. has announced plans to offer two summer internships at its headquarters facility in Plain City, Ohio, during the summer of 2012. Positions are available within the sales and marketing department, with applications due by January 1, 2012. ... Full story.

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