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Big news for Colorado’s agriculture and education space! Colorado State University has officially opened its 10th Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station – the Metropolitan Agricultural Research Center (MARC) at CSU Spur in Denver. The center will focus on urban agriculture, organic growing, and cutting-edge agricultural technology to tackle critical challenges like food security and sustainability. At Monfort, we support initiatives that strengthen our rural and urban communities: they are interconnected. Investments that strengthen our state's agricultural landscape are vital and seeing these advancements at the intersection of farming and urban living is inspiring for the future of our state!

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for High Schools involved in Agriculture! 🌟 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), is thrilled to announce “The Regional High School Youth in Agriculture Video Competition! Why Participate? This is your chance to 🌟 shine 🌟 and show the world the vital role agriculture plays in your community, country, and the region. We want to see your creativity and passion for agriculture in a one-minute video that can inspire others and highlight the importance of this essential sector. Amazing Prizes Await! - 🥇 1st Prize:US$1,700 - 🥈 2nd Prize: US$1,300 - 🥉 3rd Prize:US$1,000 Submission Deadline: 2 December 2024 How to Enter: 1. Create a one-minute video showcasing the importance of agriculture. 2. Follow the guidelines provided in the attached Notice for the Competition. https://lnkd.in/eSAusP4H 3. Submit your video by the deadline, 2 December 2024. Need More Information? For detailed information, including background, objectives, video content guidelines, and prize details, please refer to the Notice for the Competition found at https://lnkd.in/eSAusP4H. Get Ready to Inspire! We can't wait to see your innovative and inspiring videos. This is your moment to make a difference and recognize future leaders in agriculture. 🌱 Please feel free to share!

Digital Ecosystems in Agriculture 🌾💻 🔍 The University of Almeria, our team, Lucas Olmedo, Cynthia Giagnocavo, and myself, as part of the CODECS project, has released a report on Digital Ecosystems in Agriculture, examining data from 19 Living Labs. This analysis is an interim result that highlights the factors that drive or hinder digital transformation. 📅 Join the Discussion The findings will be further explored during the CODECS Knowledge Accelerator Webinar on February 6th, 2025, where stakeholders will discuss actionable strategies for fostering robust digital ecosystems. 📖 The final report, incorporating additional insights, will be released in September 2025, paving the way for a more sustainable, resilient agricultural sector. 👉 Stay tuned for updates! https://lnkd.in/d35eAh_s #DigitalTransformation #SustainableAgriculture #DigitalEcosystems #CODECS

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Secondary Schools involved in Agriculture! 🌟 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), is thrilled to announce “The Regional High School Youth in Agriculture Video Competition! Why Participate? This is your chance to 🌟 shine 🌟 and show the world the vital role agriculture plays in your community, country, and the region. We want to see your creativity and passion for agriculture in a one-minute video that can inspire others and highlight the importance of this essential sector. Amazing Prizes Await! - 🥇 1st Prize:US$1,700 - 🥈 2nd Prize: US$1,300 - 🥉 3rd Prize:US$1,000 Submission Deadline: 2 December 2024 How to Enter: 1. Create a one-minute video showcasing the importance of agriculture. 2. Follow the guidelines provided in the attached Notice for the Competition. https://lnkd.in/eSAusP4H 3. Submit your video by the deadline, 2 December 2024. Need More Information? For detailed information, including background, objectives, video content guidelines, and prize details, please refer to the Notice for the Competition found at https://lnkd.in/eSAusP4H. Get Ready to Inspire! We can’t wait to see your innovative and inspiring videos. This is your moment to make a difference and recognize future leaders in agriculture. 🌱

Today, Virginia Tech's VALOR program class VI fellows led by Megan Seibel, PhD, RN embarked on an enlightening visit to Egerton University hosted by the Center of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management(CESAAM) and AgriFuture Africa, sparking vibrant discussions on the evolving agricultural landscape in Kenya and the United States. From enhancing access to markets to fortifying agricultural value chains and delving into innovative financing mechanisms, the dialogue encompassed crucial facets shaping the future of farming in both nations. Key highlights included: 🌾 Insights into overcoming market access hurdles and fostering robust market linkages. 🔄 Strategies for bolstering agricultural value chains, driving value addition, and reducing post-harvest losses. 💰 Exploring diverse financing options tailored to support farmers' needs, from microfinance to public-private partnerships. 👩🌾 Empowering the next generation of farmers, emphasizing the pivotal role of young agricultural enthusiasts in pioneering innovation and sustainability. As we chart the course forward, let's harness the synergy generated by such exchanges to propel agricultural prosperity, foster global partnerships, and cultivate a resilient, vibrant future for farmers worldwide. Together, we sow the seeds of progress! College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech Virginia Cooperative Extension (Official)

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for High Schools involved in Agriculture! 🌟 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), is thrilled to announce “The Regional High School Youth in Agriculture Video Competition! Why Participate? This is your chance to 🌟 shine 🌟 and show the world the vital role agriculture plays in your community, country, and the region. We want to see your creativity and passion for agriculture in a one-minute video that can inspire others and highlight the importance of this essential sector. Amazing Prizes Await! - 🥇 1st Prize:US$1,700 - 🥈 2nd Prize: US$1,300 - 🥉 3rd Prize:US$1,000 Submission Deadline: 2 December 2024 How to Enter: 1. Create a one-minute video showcasing the importance of agriculture. 2. Follow the guidelines provided in the attached Notice for the Competition. https://lnkd.in/eSAusP4H 3. Submit your video by the deadline, 2 December 2024. Need More Information? For detailed information, including background, objectives, video content guidelines, and prize details, please refer to the Notice for the Competition found at https://lnkd.in/eSAusP4H. Get Ready to Inspire! We can't wait to see your innovative and inspiring videos. This is your moment to make a difference and recognize future leaders in agriculture. 🌱 Please feel free to share!

🌱 Exciting News from the BOOST Project! 🌟 We're thrilled to share that the Agricultural University of Plovdiv, a key partner in the BOOST project, has published an insightful paper titled "The Demand for Digital Services in Bulgarian Agriculture: Determinants and Challenges in Front of Digital Agriculture" in the Journal of Management Sciences and Applications. 📖🌍 This study delves into the factors shaping digital adoption in agriculture and the challenges faced by farmers in embracing technology. It aligns perfectly with BOOST's mission to revolutionize agribusiness by fostering digital transformation and sustainable Precision Agriculture. 🚜💻 BOOST continues to connect Higher Education, Vocational Training, and Research institutions with farmers and agribusinesses, driving innovation in Agriculture 4.0. 🌾✨ 👉 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dtBrq88P 👉 Learn more about BOOST: https://lnkd.in/dxK8a3Fa #PrecisionAgriculture #DigitalFarming #BOOSTProject #AgricultureInnovation #Sustainability

The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture at Virginia Tech enrolled over 1,300 farms representing more than 202,000 acres in the first year of a landmark project incentivizing four state agricultural producers to adopt climate-smart practices. 👏 We are #VTagecon proud to have some of our faculty, along with other Virginia Tech faculty, helping lead the research: · Elinor Benami, assistant professor · John Bovay, associate professor and Kohl Junior Faculty Fellow Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFxk5yde

Learn about saving #soil with perennial groundcover, the next generation land cover, in this short video https://lnkd.in/gxspfuXi from RegenPGC graduate student and FFAR Fellows Program: Future Leaders for Food & Agriculture Fellow Oluwatuyi (Tuyi) Olowoyeye (Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering)

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Young Agricultural Activities of the Year award at the prestigious Sprinkle Awards! These exceptional young individuals have demonstrated outstanding passion, innovation, and dedication to agricultural excellence. Their contributions to the field are truly inspiring! *Special thanks to our judges, sponsors, and nominees for making this year's awards unforgettable!* Stay tuned for more updates on these rising stars in agriculture! #SprinkleAwards #YoungAgriculturalChampions #AgriculturalExcellence #FutureOfFarming"