Young Farmers
First round of annual grant funding to support 21 local FFA chapter activities and operational needs.
Keeping pigs and people healthy is vital as youth continue to travel for swine exhibition shows. The detection of influenza A in dairy cattle earlier this year elevates the focus on diligent biosecurity for all livestock producers.
Unique show-pig experience offered to youth with disabilities.
Parents train, supervise and provide proper protective equipment to ensure their working children’s safety, and likewise, need to take precautions for the well-being of their younger, non-working kids.
Activist groups continue to seek out large gatherings as opportunities to garner attention for their messages against animal agriculture, and fairs and expos are no exception.
Every day, 33 serious injuries involving children occur on a farm or ranch in the United States, according to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety.
Sign-ups are now open for the 2024 College Aggies Online Scholarship Program Last year, $20,000 in scholarships were awarded.
I wanted to be defensive. I wanted people to understand why it’s important and why it matters. I wanted to find a way to explain “our side of the story.”
Franklin FFA students aren’t the only ones benefiting from the swine show ring.
It looked like a bunch of run-down pig pens to most people, but not Nick Adams. All he could see was opportunity.
From a pragmatic approach to purchasing new technology to making more of the buying decisions on the farm, there are some interesting trends transpiring as more Next Gen farmers identify as an owner/operator on their farm.
What happens after you step foot out of the show ring with a market animal for the final time?
There’s a serious lack of communication between generations, and procrastination and conflict avoidance are killing agriculture, says Elaine Froese, a farm family transition expert.
“Proving you can do the small things well makes you that much more ready to take on the big things.” World Pork Expo was not only buzzing with pig farmers, it was also full of interns exploring the pork industry.
New research from National Pork Board shows there are more air fryers in homes across America than there are coffee makers, which means younger generations cook meals with appliances baby boomers may not even own.
Immeasurable passion for pigs, significant career opportunities and impactful mentors are just a few of the reasons why these young people say the pork industry is their future.
Challenge accepted. Eight college students from across the country will gather at the World Pork Expo for their first meeting to foster the next generation of leaders in the swine industry.
Cora Key says the health of pigs and people is always a top priority when she’s organizing national and regional pig shows across the country. NJSA is adding new biosecurity components into youth programming this year.
In 2009, Ohio State began studying influenza transmission at county fairs. In 2016, they started studying transmission at national shows. The results of the surveillance project have been interesting, says Clay Zwilling.
How can next-generation boar sperm analysis address the current shortcomings in sperm quality assessment? Iowa State University grad student Ian Shofner is exploring how artificial intelligence can help.
Aryeri Bardales knew graduate school in the U.S. wouldn’t be easy, but she believed it was the best chance for her to find her niche in the pork industry. Here’s how she’s working to improve pig livability.
“This is how we’ve always done it.” This is just one of the many excuses Nate Huntley hears about why farmers are skeptical about cover crops, trying new manure application or lowering carbon emissions.
As a new pig show season fires up in many parts of the country, the last thing anyone wants is to get left out of the fun of evaluating livestock and chasing banners because of a case of influenza.
A third-generation pig farmer, running coast-to-coast chasing dreams and supporting kids, Jesse Heimer of Heimer Hampshires, is proof that hard work, determination and passion can lead to great success.
Summer Doty hasn’t saved anyone from a burning building or led an army into battle. She hasn’t jumped into the path of an oncoming train. Still, the work she does at Islercrest Farms is proof not all heroes wear capes.
As a college student, Ella Thome often thinks about her future. Should she work in the industry after graduation or return to the family farm? Should she further her education or seize an internship opportunity?
Some say he’s single-handedly changed the Brazilian beef industry. Others say he’s changed their life. No matter how you look at it, Professor Zequinha is a game-changer.
It’s easy to make assumptions about what others think, but recent research funded by the Indiana Pork Producers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance proves it’s always better to go to the source itself.
When Cameron Swallows heard his sister crying, he knew he had a big problem to solve.
It’s a bond that’s hard to put into words. Not only do these four young leaders share an unmistakable connection and friendship that ties directly to purpose, but they have a way of selflessly putting each other first.