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Bringing ag into the classroom starts with 2008 Teachers AcademyIowa Chocolate milk doesn't come from chocolate cows, and nobody's eating field corn off the cob. Most students learn these simple truths, but the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is helping teachers take agriculture education a few steps further by hosting four "Teacher's Academy: Experiential Learning About Agriculture" courses. The three-day events, sponsored by IFBF's Ag in the Classroom Program, encourage the integration of agriculture into school curriculums by demonstrating agriculture's importance--locally, nationally and globally--and by arming teachers with local resources, tours and contacts. In addition, teachers can receive a Professional Development Credit (issued by the Area Education Agencies) or graduate level credit. To register, teachers should contact the AEA issuing the credit. Three of this year's sessions are planned through the IFBF: June 10 to 12 at Western Iowa Tech in Denison; June 17 to 19 at Heartland Acres in Independence; and July 8 to 10 at Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. The fourth session is sponsored by the Dickinson County Farm Bureau on June 16 to 18 at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds in Spirit Lake. "It is important that people understand the impact agriculture has within Iowa and outside our state," said Melissa Brooks, IFBF Leadership Programs Coordinator. "Not only will teachers receive educational material for their classrooms, they will also learn about agriculture in their communities. As a result, students' knowledge of agriculture will be increased." Registration, locations and times vary. For more information, log on to www.iowafarmbureau.com or call Melissa Brooks at 515-225-5425.
Date: 3/27/08
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