AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoAgriculture Education & Workforce: Montana educator Lauren Vick won a $1,500 scholarship to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom conference, aiming to bring fresh farming ideas back to Power Public Schools. Local Fundraising for Fairs: Three Ontario agricultural societies are running a joint 50/50 raffle to support the Cobden, Renfrew and Arnprior fairs, with tickets sold online and at events. Ag Training & Safety: Monroe County, Michigan first responders trained for grain bin rescues funded by a Farm Bureau grant, including new rescue equipment for two fire departments. Extension Investment: University of Missouri Extension is expanding farm tours and upgrading research and education centers to better serve producers statewide. Food Security: FAO reports global hunger fell to 7.8% in 2025, down from 35% in 1970, though 645 million people still face hunger. Plant Health Alert: California confirmed citrus yellow vein clearing virus in a Lodi residential tree, triggering quarantine and surveys. Water & Land Stewardship: Texas A&M AgriLife will host rainwater harvesting and turf training, plus a certified applicator academy focused on integrated pest management and watershed protection.
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