Ag ed teacher Harvey Burniston (right) saw program numbers spike when he added horticulture and aquaculture to his curriculum. (Progressive Farmer image by Mike Boyatt)
Ag Education's Near-Death Experience
Vocational Ag Programs Got a Facelift, Attract Many New Kinds Of Students
Mon Feb 8, 2010 10:50 AM CST
For all the progress it has made, agricultural education faces challenges in some areas.
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???As ag educators,??? says Forest Lake ag teacher Mike Miron (pictured with student Carter Lee), ???our opportunity is great and our challenge is huge.??? (Progressive Farmer image by Steve Woit)
The Best Places to Learn About Ag
Five Forward-Thinking Agricultural Education Programs
Mon Feb 8, 2010 10:49 AM CST
Agricultural education has seen a boom as enrollment skyrockets and educators adapt with the times. Here are five of our favorite programs.
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Fortunately, a little virus prevention goes a long way. (Progressive Farmer illustration: Liquidlibrary)
When Viruses Attack
Living in a Rural Area Doesn't Give You Immunity Against Computer Viruses
Mon Feb 8, 2010 10:51 AM CST
"Even in rural areas, local hackers and bad guys from the other side of the world will find and hack any unsecured computer system," says rural computer expert and technology columnist John Deans.
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In addition to getting news via an Internet connection, cell phones can help you make smarter decisions out in the field. (Progressive Farmer image by Claire Vath)
The Best Tool On Your Farm?
You Can Use Your Cell Phone for Everyday Farm Operations
Mon Feb 8, 2010 10:51 AM CST
Here are five uses for your cell phone that help you manage your operation. And it's just the beginning.
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Graham Utter (left) of Bloomington, Ill., a commodity risk manager with AgriVisor, discusses grain marketing opportunities with farmer Alan Dryer. (Progressive Farmer image by Jonathan Kirshner)
Market Makers
The Right Selling Strategies Reduce Risk and Protect Profit
Mon Feb 8, 2010 10:52 AM CST
Marcus Hess may not fit the mold of a typical young farmer. The 30-year-old Bushnell, Ill., native mixes his time on the tractor with time spent trading commodities in Chicago. He says it helps his farming business thrive through more solid marketing strategies.
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