Winter Ag Workshop Series
Overview
We are excited to be hosting the Winter Ag Workshops again this year! The 2023 series of sessions will take place during the afternoons of February 6-9, 2023 via Zoom.
Attendees will be able to earn up to 8 Act 48 hours. Don’t miss the chance to learn how to bring agriculture into your classroom right from your computer! Registration will begin January 2, 2023.
Check back for more information in late 2022!
Registration will open January 2, 2023
Previous Sessions
In the meantime, you can watch the recordings of previous sessions on YouTube.
2022 Winter Ag Workshop Series
Project Based Learning for Agricultural Literacy (Secondary focus)
Andrea Gardner, Education Specialist, National Center for Agricultural Literacy
Cultivating Agricultural Literacy (Elementary focus)
Lynn Wallin, M.Ed., Utah State University & National Center for Agricultural Literacy
Growing Tomatoes and Cucumbers Hydroponically
Dr. Elsa Sanchez and Dr. Robert Berghage, The Pennsylvania State University
Beef’s Role in a Nutritious Eating Pattern from Baby and Beyond
Beth Stark, RDN, LDN, PA Beef Council/Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative
On the Search for Native and Invasive Species in Your Local Natural Areas
Amy Jewitt, Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program & Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Bringing Poultry into Your Classroom
Phillip Clauer, The Pennsylvania State University
2021 Winter Ag Workshop Series
Connecting with the Food System: The PA Farm to School Network
Kelsey Porter, The Food Trust – Pennsylvania Core Partner, National Farm to School Network
Building Outdoor Learning Opportunities: School Gardens
Diane Velozo, PA Friends of Agriculture Foundation
A Sweet Time with Maple Sugaring
Eric Rensel and Carey Huber, Parker Dam State Park Complex – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Building Employability Skills Through Agriculture Across Pennsylvania
Doreen Petri, Erie City School District
Natalie Barkley, Newport School District
Laura Fridirici, M.Ed., Pennsylvania Department of Education