Happy Ag Teacher Appreciation Day!
Today, all around the country, FFA members are showcasing what their “wise old owls” mean to them. Let’s hear from our National FFA Western Region VP, Abigale Jaconsen, who shares her ag teacher story.
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The $221 million will help farmers and ranchers cover losses from Hurricane Helene that USDA programs didn’t cover. They’ll focus on infrastructure, markets, timber, and future economic losses.
The trustees’ 2025 annual report, released June 18, cited a law enacted this year as the primary reason why the funds are projected to run out a year earlier than previously projected.
