HOW ARE WE EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GROWERS?
HOW ARE WE EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GROWERS?
And WHO is doing the teaching?
And WHO is doing the teaching?
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This station is about programs that teach and inspire. RATE IDEAS for new educational programs, and WEIGH IN on values that youth programs should uphold, the best ways to connect with adult students, and the barriers that keep some knowledgeable teens and adults from teaching.
Urban agriculture programs can provide...
๐พ useful skills in everything from seeds to self reliance, from crop planning to construction, and from biology to business skills.
๐ educational opportunities in science, mathematics, and technology, climate change, history, culture, and more.
Four sections invite your feedback:
We hope to hear from both young folks and adults - so tell us what you think!
Hands-on learning at Mill Creek Farm; photo courtesy of Soil Generation
Young folks working at Las Parcelas with Norris Square Neighborhood Project Photo courtesy of Soil Generation
Youth agroecology educational field trip hosted by Soil Generation; photo courtesy of Soil Generation
๐ซ Section 1: Young folks in K-12 schools
๐ซ Section 1: Young folks in K-12 schools
Schools are the one of the best places to reach as many young folks as possible in the practice and history of growing and raising food to nourish and feed their communities. Additionally, Philadelphia's schools already have a huge amount of land owned by the School District on which student gardens and farms could be located. Complete the survey and activities below, then keep scrolling to Section 2!
It is also important to support agricultural programming outside of schools, during after-school hours and over the summer - either at local gardens and farms, or in the spaces where young folks spend most of their time already, like rec centers and parks. Complete the activity below, then keep scrolling to Section 3!
๐ง๐ฝ Section 3: Programs for adults who want to learn
๐ง๐ฝ Section 3: Programs for adults who want to learn
Many adults who want to learn about growing donโt know where to turn or lack the time or resources. Philadelphia needs programs for adults who want to learn the basics of how to grow, as well as for those who need advanced training in things like soil testing, constructing a greenhouse, plumbing, administrative and business skills, and more. The most effective adult education programs will meet people where they are by finding the best way to fit into peoplesโ busy lives. Complete the activity below, then keep scrolling to Section 4!
Like learning, teaching can be a privilege of those who have time and resources to spare or connections to educational institutions. In order to inspire the next generation of growers, it is important that teachers look like the communities they are teaching - that they can share common life experiences and contextualize agricultural practices in a communityโs culture and history. Anyone with the skills and drive to teach should be able to do so, so it is important that we overcome whatever barriers you face to sharing your knowledge.
Thank YOU for YOUR THOUGHTS about THE NEXT GENERATION OF GROWERS!
Thank YOU for YOUR THOUGHTS about THE NEXT GENERATION OF GROWERS!
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