FFA members play integral role in upcoming Farm Bill
Celeste Laurent Harned | 08/30/2011 |
What do crop subsidies, school lunches and water conservation all have in common? They are all part of the Farm Bill.
About every five years, Congress passes a bill commonly known as the “Farm Bill,” because it deals with food production, food safety, agricultural trade, food assistance and environmental concerns. Because of changing worldwide food needs, new technologies available, and changes in federal administration, the Farm Bill is under constant review, and many groups offer input on what should be included.
Celeste Laurent Harned
Learn more about corn, the foundation of the FFA emblem
Darryal Ray | 08/30/2011 |
You can eat it, fill your car’s gas tank with it or feed it to ol’ Bessie.
You can freeze it, can it or gnaw it right off the cob. You may even want to cook with it.
It is, of course, corn – the foundation of both American agriculture and the FFA emblem.
Darryal Ray
Eight ways to get yourself organized for the school year
Jessica Mozo | 08/30/2011 |
Gone are the lazy days of summer, when most students stay up late and sleep until noon. School is back in session, and there’s no better time to get organized.
You’ll find that organization benefits every area of your life, from home and school to your FFA involvement and community service.
Jessica Mozo
Do your back a favor - lighten your load
Jessica Mozo | 09/21/2010 |
Next time you sling that backpack over your shoulder on your way out the door, you might want to think twice about how it’s affecting your back – and the rest of your body, for that matter.
Jessica Mozo
Check out these tips for a healthier, greener lifestyle
Jessica Mozo | 04/29/2011 |
These days, the “go green” trend is everywhere you look – from stores encouraging reusable shopping bags to water bottles changing shape to use less plastic. Summer is a great time to commit to a greener, more environmentally conscious lifestyle, partly because it’s the perfect time to get outdoors. Best of all, green living is healthy living, so you’ll get in shape while reducing your carbon footprint.
Jessica Mozo
5 Ways To Stay Healthy This Summer
05/10/2010 |
This summer, keep your eating habits in check and balance out what you eat with physical activity.
Turn That Down! How Earbuds Harm Your Hearing
01/27/2010 |
You know how before the days of iPods and MP3 players, parents were always harping on their teens to turn down the music? Well, Mom and Dad may have been right.
MP3 players are causing hearing loss among young people, and the main culprit is the music’s high volume.
“Prolonged loud noise causes high-frequency hearing loss. Teenagers have a tendency to expose themselves to loud noises from iPods, MP3 players and other devices with headphones,” says Dr. Herbert Silverstein, president of the Silverstein Institute, a group of four ear, nose and throat specialists in Florida. “If played too loudly, the music from headphones causes increased vibration of the inner ear fluids, which in turn produces damage to the hair cells of the cochlea. The hair cells transmit sound to the hearing nerve and the brain, and when they’re damaged, they don’t function as well.”
Be Responsible, Respectful With Your Cell Phone
Jessica Walker | 01/27/2010 |
Jessica Walker
Don't Stay Angry: 6 Ways To Resolve Conflicts
01/25/2010 |
There’s no avoiding it – now and then we all face conflicts. Whether within your FFA chapter, among your friends or in your own mind, conflict is a natural part of life. And the sooner you learn how to handle it, the better off you’ll be.
“Everyone has conflicts, no matter how smart or cool they are,” says Annie Stanfield-Hagert, a psychotherapist and social worker based in Philadelphia. “Smart people accept this, learn what they can about themselves, and then control how they act. It is hard to do, but it’s the secret of many successful people.”
Common conflicts with teens include external things such as physical and verbal fights among friends or arguments between teens and their parents. Inner conflicts are also common among teens – maybe you’re struggling to fit in, you don’t feel attractive enough, or you’re stressed about schoolwork or making college plans.
