Current Event-Due April 26th

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

This week, please find a agriculturally related current event and summarize the event in a blog post. Follow the same rubric as last time.

Your post should include the following:

-Nature of the issue-what is the issue?
-Where you found the article, story, or event
-Summarize the issue-Explain what the issue is, who it involves, who maybe for or against it. Be sure not to plagerize
-Your opinion of the issue-explain what you think, and why you think that
-What are the potential outcomes or consequences.    
 

Your current event is due 5pm on Friday.

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Complete Stranger

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

The world is full of people, and there is no way for us to know them all. Working with strangers is something that we will always have to face. Whether it is pushing a cart through a grocery store and moving out of the way of a stranger and their cart, or going for a walk and seeing a stranger walking their dog. Just because they are strangers does not mean that we can brush them off as if they don’t matter and be rude of unkind to them.

Complete Stranger

What is the nicest thing you have ever done for a complete stranger? Where were you? When did this happen? How do you think the stranger felt? How did you feel after helping them?

Your Blog is due Friday at 5pm.

 

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Current Event-Due March 22

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

This week, please find a agriculturally related current event and summarize the event in a blog post. Follow the same rubric as last time.

Your post should include the following:

-Nature of the issue-what is the issue?
-Where you found the article, story, or event
-Summarize the issue-Explain what the issue is, who it involves, who maybe for or against it. Be sure not to plagerize
-Your opinion of the issue-explain what you think, and why you think that
-What are the potential outcomes or consequences.    

Your current event is due 5pm on Friday.

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What Kind of People?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

The world population is set to hit 9 Billion by the year 2050. That is a lot of people, all of whom will have different backgrounds, life stories, dreams, goals, and perspectives.

Need more ofWhat kind of character traits and attributes in people does the world need more of? Do we need more scientists, teachers, lawyers, leaders, farmers, how about more inventors? What will make our world a better place? What can you do to develop those skills and attributes in yourself?

You Blog Post is due Friday, March 15 at 5pm.

 

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Current Event

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

This week, please find a agriculturally related current event and summarize the event in a blog post. Follow the same rubric as last time.

Your post should include the following:

-Nature of the issue-what is the issue?
-Where you found the article, story, or event
-Summarize the issue-Explain what the issue is, who it involves, who maybe for or against it. Be sure not to plagerize
-Your opinion of the issue-explain what you think, and why you think that
-What are the potential outcomes or consequences.

Make sure you are including all of these parts to receive full credit. Also, make sure you are proof reading your posts before you publish them. This will help you catch the little errors in your writing.

Your current event is due 5pm on Friday March 1st.

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One Person

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Are lives are filed with people. Some of them are in our lives for a lifetime, some of them are only in them for a little while. People teach us things about the world around us and ourselves.

One Person

Who is one person you will never forget? Why won’t you forget this person? How has this person changed the way you think, feel, and live? Has it been a positive change? Why or why not ?

Your Post is due 5pm on Friday.

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Super Bowl Commercial

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

Letter from Dwight Armstrong the Chief Operating Officer of the National FFA Organization and Rob Cooper Executive Director of the National FFA Foundation:

Dear Ag Ed and FFA Leaders,
 
As many of you may have seen, the National FFA Foundation and National FFA Organization cooperated with RAM Trucks on a two-minute Super Bowl commercial honoring the American Farmer that aired during the fourth quarter of the telecast.  The ad, which features a popular poem by the late broadcaster Paul Harvey, is being supported with a cover wrap of USA Today and a significant Web presence across other electronic media.
                                                                                                                                                                       
The ad serves as a call to action for the public to celebrate 2013 as the Year of the Farmer.  Individuals may do so by visiting a special Web page, viewing the positive messaging of the video and inviting others to do the same.
 
RAM will contribute up to $1,000,000 to the National FFA Foundation based on the views of the video and activity on the website.  The bulk of the new funding will be dedicated to supporting the FFA hunger initiative “Feeding the World–Starting at Home.”
 
The ad web page is not a sales site.  Individuals will only be asked to view the video and recommend it to others.  There is a link on the website for those interested in learning more about RAM products as well as a link for individuals wishing to learn more about FFA and agricultural education.
 
Please spread the word to view the commercial on line here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMpZ0TGjbWE
 
Supporting this positive messaging about the American Farmer will raise awareness of the National FFA Organization within the general public while providing significant support to a major FFA initiative.  We ask that you share news about the opportunity among members and supporters as appropriate.
 
Many thanks,
 
Dwight Armstrong                                                           Rob Cooper
Chief Executive Officer                                                  Executive Director
National FFA Organization                                            National FFA Foundation 
 

What is your initial reaction to the commercial? Why? What is your reaction to the agreement between the National FFA and Ram Trucks? How do you think the general publics view of Agriculture has changed or will change as a result of this commercial? How can we as agriculturist spread our story of Agriculture, and make a positive impact on the image of Agriculture.

Post is Due by 5pm on Friday

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Change…

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

We all change with time. I am not the same person I was a year ago and neither are you. Change and growth are a part of life. It is important for us to take time to reflect on how and why we have changed and grown over time. This will help us see the direction we are headed and make changes in our lives if we don’t like the path we are headed down.

Change

How have you changed from 5 years ago? Are you happy with the changes in your life? Why or why not? How do you hope to be different in 5 years from now. What are you going to do to get there?

Your blog post is due Friday at 5pm.

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Current Event

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Being aware or local, state and national events is critical to being able to make informed decisions as an agriculturist. For this reason we will be summarizing and discussing current events on a biweekly basis.

You are to select a current event from any reputable source. This could include newspapers, government or organization (ex. South Dakota Cattlemen) website or publication, Brownfield Ag Today, News Programs, Radio Broadcasts. Once you have selected an Agriculture Current Event and researched it you are to create a blog post summarizing it. Your post should include the following:

-Nature of the issue-what is the issue?
-Where you found the article, story, or event
-Summarize the issue-Explain what the issue is, who it involves, who maybe for or against it. Be sure not to plagerize
-Your opinion of the issue-explain what you think, and why you think that
-What are the potential outcomes or consequences.    

 

Here is the rubric that will be used to grade your current Event Posts. Current Event Rubric

A great reliable source for current event information in Agriculture is Brownfield Ag Today. Lets set up accounts so you have easy access to this information.

Begin by going to Brown Field Ag Today

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Enter your school email and a username. Click Subscribe.

You will now receive emails with daily current events in agriculture.

Your Current Event posts will be due the last day of the school week by 5pm.

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Finishing up Meat Processing

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Attached below you will find the PowerPoint presentation covering Meat Processing. Use this to finish up your notes. Once you have completed your notes please write 10 different meat processing discussion questions that will be used on Monday in class. These can be any question about the process, different types of meat, or something from the presentation that was confusing. Bring this list to class with you on Monday.

Meat Processing Presentation

Assignment recap:

Today: Blog Post due by 5 pm

Monday: 10 discussion questions over meat processing. If you are giong to be gone email your discussion questions prior to class time on Monday morning.

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