Location: Cropsey Farm (New City, NY)
Audience: PreK-12 educators
Dates: 5/18/2023
New Engage in a day of interactive learning focused on teaching core standard concepts through the lens of agriculture. Educators will participate with lessons focused on food, fiber, and fuel systems, art and agriculture, and share in a round table discussion with community health and wellness professionals about the availability of resources for students, educators, families, and communities. Rockland Farm Alliance executive director Sue Ferreri will provide a tour and discuss the resources available at Cropsey Farm to be followed by a lesson on harvesting and cooking with students.
Lunch is included in the training. If you have dietary restrictions, please email dstudnitzer@rockteach.org. Participating PreK-12 educators will receive over $100 of books, kits, and resources.
This training is co-sponsored by the Rockland Farm Alliance, Ag in the Classroom, and Rockland County School Health and Wellness Coalition.
This training is facilitated by Sue Ferreri, Executive Director, Rockland Farm Alliance and
Jeremiah Best, Agriculture in the Classroom Educator, New York Agriculture in the Classroom.