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Microsoft Invests in the Future of Technology

As the agriculture industry continues to evolve, this FFA corporate partner pays it forward by equipping members and chapters nationwide.

By Kim Hill|2024-09-20T09:37:50-04:00September 20th, 2024|Categories: Corporate Partners, FFA New Horizons, New Century Farmer, The Feed|Tags: Agriculture Technology, farmbeats for students, Microsoft, national ffa teacher ambassadors, new century farmer, Wisconsin FFA|

Microsoft Invests in Digital Literacy for Students

Mary Snapp discusses the ways in which her company helps FFA members understand the intersection of technology and agriculture.

By FFA|2023-11-18T13:48:17-05:00November 3rd, 2023|Categories: 96th National FFA Convention & Expo, FFA New Horizons, Foundation, Technology, The Feed|Tags: 96th National FFA Convention & Expo, computer, digital, mary snapp, Microsoft, technology|

In Their Shoes: Workshop Facilitators

National convention workshop facilitators Hope Showalter and Colton Conley encourage FFA members to take a chance and to step out of their comfort zone for one hour.

By Adrian Schunk|2023-11-02T17:23:32-04:00November 2nd, 2023|Categories: 96th National FFA Convention & Expo, FFA New Horizons, Foundation, The Feed|Tags: 96th National FFA Convention & Expo, CHS, colton conley, facilitator, hope showalter, Microsoft, national convention, Nutrien Ag Solutions, workshop|

How AI Can Impact Agriculture

Microsoft’s Ranveer Chandra shares five areas where AI tools can help farmers be more efficient and sustainable.

By FFA New Horizons|2023-08-18T08:20:21-04:00August 18th, 2023|Categories: FFA New Horizons, Technology, The Feed|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, farmbeats, Microsoft, ranveer chandra|

4 Steps to Protect Your Digital Information

Discover the many ways you can practice cybersecurity hygiene and safeguard your online information.

By Jessica Walker Boehm|2023-01-31T16:37:24-05:00January 20th, 2023|Categories: FFA New Horizons, Technology, The Feed|Tags: cybersecurity, encryption, Microsoft, password, technology|

Microsoft Offers Precision Ag Exhibit

FarmBeats for Students and Minecraft: Education Edition provide national convention attendees with a hands-on look at precision agriculture.

By Lizzy Parks|2022-10-26T21:34:04-04:00October 26th, 2022|Categories: 95th National FFA Convention & Expo, FFA New Horizons, Technology, The Feed|Tags: 95th National Convention, ag technology, farmbeats, Microsoft, Minecraft, precision ag|

Reprogramming the American Dream

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott's new book details his early life, artificial intelligence and how agriculture could be one of its biggest beneficiaries.

By Gene Johnston|2020-09-23T10:34:00-04:00September 8th, 2020|Categories: FFA New Horizons, The Feed|Tags: artificial intelligence, Kevin Scott, Microsoft, reprogramming the American dream|

FFA supporter, Microsoft, is offering free resources through the end of June 2020 within Minecraft Education. There are lessons specific to agriculture sorted by the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Pathways. Check out the Remote Learning with Minecraft Educator Toolkit to better understand how you can use this and Minecraft Education lessons and activities for learning.