Sep 26, 2018
On today’s episode: the state of agricultural education in Kansas, including its teachers and curriculum; Fall Forestry Field Day will be October 16th at the Kickapoo Tribe Reservation; this week’s “Stop, Look and Listen” from Gus van der Hoeven…
Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.
00:01:30 – Agricultural Education in Kansas: K-State’s Jon Ulmer visits with Sarah Moyer about the state of agricultural education in Kansas, including its teachers and curriculum. He also highlights what’s ahead for himself and Kansas FFA members as they look towards the 2018 National FFA Convention and Expo in October.
00:013:00 – Fall Forestry Field Day: K-State foresters Bob Atchison and Jarren Tindle preview this year’s Fall Forestry Field Day being held October 16th at the Kickapoo Tribe Reservation.
00:24:30 – Ag News: Jeff Wichman covers the day's agricultural news headlines.
00:33:00 – "Stop, Look and Listen": K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.
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