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Welcome to the Division of Agriculture Education, Farm Safety and Farmland Preservation

 

Contact us

Ag Education Programs




Mobile Science Activity Center


Project Food, Land & People

 

Farm to School


Kids' Corner

Ag Links for Educators

 

Teacher Training Workshops 

The goal of Kentucky Department of Agriculture Project FLP teacher workshops is to help teachers incorporate agriculture and the environment as a "theme" for teaching traditional subjects such as math, science, and language arts.

  • Finds new ways to implement the Kentucky Education Reform Act
  • Equips educators with the resources necessary to enhance classroom instruction
  • Involves community leaders and support groups in classroom activities
  • Facilitates student interaction

 

How can today's students understand the critical role of agriculture and the delicate nature of the environment in their everyday lives?

 
THE FACTS
Workshops are coordinated by the KY Dept. of Agriculture's Division of Agriculture Education, Farm Safety & Farmland Preservation.

Workshop Coordinator:

Elizabeth McNulty

502-564-4983

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Attend a resource and material session

  • Receive free materials
  • Become acquainted with various groups and agencies, their program and materials. Natural Resource Conservation Service, local commodity organizations, county extension services, local farm bureau chapters, many state environmental agencies.
  • Meet other teachers from grades K-12
  • Become acquainted with agricultural concepts and issues presented by environmental educators
  • Attend sessions featuring ideas and units developed by other teachers
  • Learn the economics surrounding economics and the environment
AFTER THE WORKSHOP TEACHERS ARE ASKED TO:
  • Tell other teachers about your wonderful experience!
  • Serve as agriculture and environmental resource people in their school/district

 

 

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