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October 25, 2021
FFA Advisor James Abbas teaches at AGWSR High School in Ackley, Iowa. Abbas was looking for a way to help his students see beyond their community and consider issues like global hunger that affect the rest of the world. “I wanted to raise awareness of the issues that exist outside of our classroom, connecting the […]
August 26, 2021
Growing Hope Globally is launching the SAE grant fund to boost the efforts of FFA chapters who are making a lasting difference through a community Growing Project. The International Agricultural Development curriculum gives students the opportunity to learn about global hunger and explore how they can make a difference. The curriculum culminates in a community […]
November 25, 2020
On November 11, the Diocese of Belleville joined together for their annual Harvest Blessing. Parishioners from across South Central Illinois gathered to thank God for a bountiful harvest and ask for continued blessing on those engaged in agriculture. This year’s event was hosted by the Kabat Family Farm in Scheller, IL. The farm house and […]
November 23, 2020
More than 690 million people around the world live in hunger. That is 9% of the earth’s population. Unfortunately, that number is expected to increase this year due to the economic and health impacts of COVID-19. The challenge of global hunger can be overwhelming. Many people find it easiest to just ignore it, or to […]
