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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Sorghum, Young Farmers, Sustainability, Ag Innovation, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

Young agri-entrepreneur shines in rural Zimbabwe

While agriculture forms an integral part of Zimbabwe’s economy, many young people still think of it as back-breaking labor that offers little economic benefit. However, things are slowly changing, …

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Young Farmers, Ag Africa, Coronavirus/COVID,

Young farmers take up challenge to increase Grenada’s food supply | NOW Grenada

Due to the demand for produce during the height of the Covid-19 lockdown measures last year, Andall understood the magnitude the lack of food security can have on Grenada.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Young Farmers, Economics, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Mvurwi farmer hails Command Agriculture Scheme

COMMAND Agriculture scheme has changed the life of Mvurwi farmer Prince Chipenda (42) who planted 100 hectares of maize in Mvurwi ward 26.Chipenda said he recei...

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TOPIC(S): Young Farmers, Ag United Kingdom,

01/12/2021 SOURCE: www.agriland.ie

'Wonderful to see young people in STEM' - Hackett congratulates young scientist - Agriland.ie

Minister Hackett has said it is "wonderful to see young people, particularly girls, involved in STEM", as she congratulates the winner.

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TOPIC(S): Young Farmers, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog,

01/08/2021 SOURCE: foodtank.com

Farming for the Future

Niman Ranch Farmers Cody and Morgan Wickerham are teaching their children and other young farmers about the importance of sustainability.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Young Farmers, Commodity/Trade Groups,

01/06/2021 SOURCE: norfolkdailynews.com

Nebraska Corn Growers Association looking for future Ag leaders

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Corn Growers Association is now accepting applications for the fourth class of the Future Leaders in Agriculture Scholarship Program.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crawfish, Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Economics, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), Government / Policies,

Young Fishermen’s Development Act approved by Congress - The Cordova Times

Bipartisan legislation similar to programs that provide training, apprenticeships and additional support in the agriculture industry has passed both houses of Congress, in support of the next generation of commercial seafood harvesters.

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TOPIC(S): Young Farmers, Alfalfa/Hay,

12/15/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

A first-generation farmer growing a niche farm business in a pandemic year

“I went from 800th of an acre my first year to now 40-50 acres today."

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.