Black farmers from around the state rallied at the capitol this week for a series of bills that would increase the amount of food purchased by state operations to be from socially disadvantaged farmers and to finally bring $5 million in funding to a disadvantaged farmer grant program. State Rep. Sonya Harper says in the past when agriculture policy has been discussed at the state house it’s been large commodity crop farms that often get the attention.
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Results from the Heifer Show Angus Summer Yearling Heifer- Jackson Smith (4-H and Jr Champion) Simmental Senior Heifer Calf- Jolie Johnson Summer Yearling Heifer- 1. Michael Gipe; 2. Michael Gipe
Dairy Billie 0-6 months: 1. Addie Haynes 4-H Champion Dairy Billie: Addie Haynes Junior Champion Dairy Billie: Addie Haynes Doe 4-8 months: 1. Addie Haynes 4-H Grand Champion Doe: Addie
Hampshire Ewes Class 1: 1. Graham Kelly 2. Lance Jones 4-H Champion Hamp Ewe: Graham Kelly 4-H Reserve Hamp Ewe: Lance Jones Jr. Champion Hamp Ewe: Graham Kelly Jr. Reserve
Henderson County 4-H and Jr. Breeding Show Class 1: 1. Jolie Johnson Class 2: 1. Cora Livermore Class 3: 1. Wyatt Michael Class 4: 1. Jolie Johnson Class 5: 1.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Beginning August 24, 2026, USDA
National FFA hosted a panel discussion in our nation’s capital on Wednesday, July 22, focused on the importance of agricultural education and career and technical education in preparing the next generation.
