LINCOLN, NEB. – The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation held its fifth annual Grower’s Gala on Dec. 7, as a virtual event. The event celebrated the Foundation’s mission to promote an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans. The virtual event included program highlights, testimonials, and a tribute to retiring President Steve Nelson.
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Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Returns to School with Reimagined Learning
LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC), a program of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, headed back to school this fall with reimagined learning. During these unprecedented times, the program’s free resources promote socially distanced, hands-on activities suitable for the classroom or at-home learning.
Awards Aim to Keep Agricultural Education Teachers in Nebraska
LINCOLN, NEB.– The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded 18 teachers with funds in support of agricultural education and FFA programs in Nebraska.
Trey Schulz Awarded Hall County Farm Bureau Scholarship
LINCOLN, NEB.– The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded the Hall County Farm Bureau Scholarship to Trey Schulz of Cairo.
Agricultural Education Students Receive Scholarships
LINCOLN, NEB.– The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded 10 scholarships to students enrolled in the Agricultural Education Teaching Program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL).
Collegiate Farm Bureau Leaders Receive Ron Hanson Scholarship
LINCOLN, NEB.– The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded the Ron Hanson Collegiate Leader Scholarship to two members of Collegiate Farm Bureau at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln who are pursuing degrees from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR).
Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation Announces 2020 FFA Advisors of the Year
LINCOLN, NEB. – The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation selected two recipients for the FFA Advisor of the Year award. Gary Maresh from Central City High School and Dan Mowinkel from Logan View High School in Hooper were honored during a Facebook LIVE ceremony on the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation’s Facebook page on Thursday, April 2. The winning advisors received a plaque and a $1,000 donation to their FFA chapter.
Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Offers Virtual At-Home Learning and Online Resources
LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) program is offering virtual at-home learning resources for teachers, students, and parents during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Chase County Teacher Named Teacher of the Year for Bringing Agriculture into the Classroom
LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation has selected Arlys Cupp for the 2020 Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year honor. The Teacher of the Year is awarded to outstanding teachers that incorporate agriculture into their classroom through innovative ideas and lessons.
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