Employers struggling to fill entry-level jobs may be overlooking a ready-made talent pool — FFA graduates who've already logged real-world work hours across hundreds of career fields.
There are a variety of ways the Ag industry can speak to the next generation of producers and growers. Emily Ryder, the Washington FFA President says local fairs are also critical when it comes to connecting with farming's future.
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Skyrocketing production costs, especially for organic feed, have pummeled organic dairies for the past two years, forcing some to sell their cows and leave the business.
Trade talks continue between the U.S. and China. Officials from the U.S. traveled to Beijing two weeks ago and the two parties moved back to Washington D.C. last week.