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WSU Working To Address Shortage Of Ag Teachers
WSU Working To Address Shortage Of Ag Teachers
WSU Working To Address Shortage Of Ag Teachers
Filling Ag teaching positions is becoming more and more difficult for school districts not just across the Northwest, but nationally as well.  And it’s not an issue of pay, or location, but a lack of young people pursuing a career as an Ag teacher.  But Washingto...
Idaho Looks To Expand Precision Ag Education Efforts Thanks to CHS Foundation Gift
Idaho Looks To Expand Precision Ag Education Efforts Thanks to CHS Foundation Gift
Idaho Looks To Expand Precision Ag Education Efforts Thanks to CHS Foundation Gift
Thanks to a recent gift from the CHS Foundation, the University of Idaho plants to promoted precision agriculture to the next generation of farmers. Nanci Lilja, President of the CHS Foundation says precision ag is going to be more important in tt he future as the farm sector focuses more and more on sustainability ...
Future Of Farming: Take A Look At What Ag Really Is
Future Of Farming: Take A Look At What Ag Really Is
Future Of Farming: Take A Look At What Ag Really Is
Washington FFA Treasurer Alissa Whitaker says it's important to take a step back and take a look at what agriculture in 2021 really is. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...
CHS Foundation Commits $4M To FFA
CHS Foundation Commits $4M To FFA
CHS Foundation Commits $4M To FFA
The CHS Foundation will commit more than $4 million over the next three years to support FFA, Ag teachers and Ag education. FFA Communications Manager Kristy Meyer said Ag teachers are pivotal in helping form the next generation of leaders ...
National Efforts To Recruit Retain Quality Ag Teachers Continues
National Efforts To Recruit Retain Quality Ag Teachers Continues
National Efforts To Recruit Retain Quality Ag Teachers Continues
It can be a struggle for small and large school districts alike across the Northwest and the nation; providing the best Ag education to ensure the next generation of farming.  Ellen Thompson is the director of the National Teach Ag Campaign, which she says is an effort to not only recruit, but also retain high quality Ag teachers.  ...
Future Of Farming: What Can Adults Say To Young People?
Future Of Farming: What Can Adults Say To Young People?
Future Of Farming: What Can Adults Say To Young People?
Kyle Johnson, the Washington FFA state treasure discusses what adults can say to encourage young people encouraging them to peruse a career in Agriculture.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...