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Welcome to the Division of Agriculture Education, Farm Safety and Farmland Preservation
Contact us
Mobile Science Activity Center
Project Food, Land & People
Farm to School
Kids' Corner
Ag Links for Educators
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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
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How can today's students understand the critical role of agriculture and the delicate nature of the environment in their everyday lives?
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| 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.
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- 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
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| 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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