Tag: education

3SI blends inquiry, soybeans for science educators

Published by Josey Mestagh

Kansas professional educators take a class to learn more about soybeans and how to incorporate them into their curriculum. Thus increasing the knowledge of the very versatile crop, soybeans, for youth.

Ag Immersion sets foundation for dietetic careers

Published by Josey Mestagh

In October, ten dietetic interns and one PhD student from Kansas State University set out on a three-day journey to discover all that Kansas agriculture has to offer. The Kansas Soybean Commission and Kansas Farm Bureau partnered to immerse the…

Berryton farmer elected to Clean Fuels Governing Board

Published by Josey Mestagh

Clean Fuels Alliance America hosted their November Membership meeting in Washington, D.C. During this time Clean Fuels and farmers across the country met with law makers and their staff to educate them about agriculture. Bob Haselwood, Berryton, was elected to…

Checkoff grant advances community engagement

Published by Josey Mestagh

The Kansas Soybean Commission implemented a new engagement activity available for FFA chapters, 4-H members and teachers around Kansas called Beans Make Bacon. The hands-on activity allows participants to gain an understanding of how pigs rely on the amino acids…

Farm to Fork: Bridging Ag and Nutrition

Published by Amanda Manville

“What’s your favorite season on the farm?” “Is your farm sustainable?” “What’s the life cycle of a dairy cow?” These questions and more could be heard as dietetic students filled their bingo cards, ate food featuring crops and livestock raised…

K-State trio evaluates soy ingredient usage

Published by Amanda Manville

Multi-faceted project focuses on students’ perception changes Kansas State University students working their way through food science and bakery science studies are sure to know more about soybeans — and the ingredients that come from this versatile crop – before…

Summer calls for field days

Published by Josey Mestagh

KSC Research Consultant Ed Anderson attended several field days in Kansas. He discusses the benefits these events provide to farmers.