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Category Archives: Agricultural Education
Video: California Strawberry Farmer Uriel Hernandez
Our California Strawberry Commission is doing some beautiful work introducing some of its farmers through videos, like this one on Uriel Hernandez and his journey coming from a hard-working family of 11 kids, his experience with FFA, and earning an … Continue reading
Posted in Agricultural Education, Specialty Crops
Tagged California Strawberry Commission, FFA, Strawberries
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Ag Leadership Program alums reunite at World Ag Expo to celebrate 50th class
CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt joined farmers, ranchers and leaders from throughout California’s agricultural community this morning at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, coming together as alumni of the famed California Agricultural Leadership Foundation program known simply as “Ag … Continue reading
CDFA Supports National Farm to School Month
When a child briefly holds a cherry tomato before biting down to enjoy its sweet taste, does the student wonder about the tomato’s origin? Who grew it? Is this a healthy treat for me to eat? The California Department of … Continue reading
Secretary Ross joins groundbreaking for Food Literacy Center’s future cooking school
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross participated yesterday in a groundbreaking event for the Food Literacy Center’s future cooking school at Leatatta Floyd Elementary School in Sacramento. Food Literacy works with school districts to inspire children to eat their vegetables while also … Continue reading
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Sacramento Farm Day puts kids in touch with Agriculture
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined in the “Sacramento Farm Day” festivities today, hosted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. The event, presented by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom, brings in about 1,000 students and teachers who rotate … Continue reading
Posted in Agricultural Education
Tagged @agsecross, @CAFarmBureau, @CoachJoerger, @davejoergerfoundation, @LearnAboutAg, @raleys
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Secretary Ross talks public policy with Coro Fellows at State Capitol
Young and emerging leaders participating in the Coro Fellows Program are in Sacramento this week to learn what they can, both personally and professionally, about a wide range of public policy areas, including agriculture and its important role in California. … Continue reading
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Californian heads FFA officer team elected at 91st National FFA Convention & Expo
Luke O’Leary, a Californian and agricultural leadership and development major at Texas A&M University, has been elected FFA national president at the organization’s 91st annual national event. He receives the gavel from 2017-18 National President Breanna Holbert, also a Californian. … Continue reading
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Secretary Ross on “Imagine If” podcast discussing climate change with young Northern California rancher
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross recently traveled to the Willows area in Northern California to participate in the “Imagine If” podcast, presented by the North American Association for Environmental Education and National Geographic. Secretary Ross met with 17-year-old Bailey Morrell at her parents’ ranch. … Continue reading
Posted in Agricultural Education, Climate Change
Tagged @imagine_if_pod, @NAAEEStaff, @NatGeo
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“Imagine If” podcast project pairs Secretary Ross with a promising young ag leader
Podcast to air this summer will feature a dynamic conversation between generations of ag leadership about climate change, drought, and how farmers and ranchers are overcoming challenges. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross spent a rewarding afternoon recently with young rancher, student, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bailey Morrell, Imagine If, Morrell Ranches, NAAEE
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Growing California video series – “Fairview Farm Camp” educates, inspires
Enjoy this encore from CDFA’s Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown. We visited Fairview Farms for a profile of this urban farm near Santa Barbara – a farm with an educational mission.
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