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2009 Farm-Based Education Conference
Well, That was Awesome!
The
2009 Farm-Based Education Conference has come and gone and is now
but a memory.
But wait! There is plenty here on this page and within the
other spaces of our website to sustain the energy and enthusiasm
from the conference whether you made it to Tarrytown or
not.
- Please contact phoebe at farmbasededucation dot
org to receive an attendee contact
list.
- The Conference Group Page is home to post-conference and presenter materials (if you are a presenter, see directions below).
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View video from the following conference proceedings:
Proving the Effectiveness of Your School Field Trip Programs
Engaging Youth in Green-Skills Training Through Urban Gardening
Farm-Based Education Business Planning
Awarding of the 2009 FBEA Teacher-Farmer of the Year Prize
Battle Road Farms: A National Model for Community and Educational Farming - Download the post-conference Press Release and FBEA Fact Sheet
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Conference participants tour
Muscoot Farm in Katonha,
NY
Directions for workshop presenters to add materials,
information and resources:
1. Make sure you have joined
the FBEA online network
2. Visit the 2009
FBEA Conference group page and join the group
3. One the conference group
page, under "Discussion Forum", click "Start a Discussion" (View a
sample)
4. Title the Discussion in the
workshop format: ex. E9: Successful Farm-Based Education Models and
Programs
5. Add the description of your
workshop along with your contact information in the "Post"
section
6. Add tags for your workshop
(single descriptive words)
7. Attach all workshop
documents
8. Click "Add Discussion "
button
9. If you have other resources
like links to websites, or pictures and videos that are pertinent
to your workshop, please include those as well.
10. You are finished!
Please contact: Mike Roman at network@farmbasededucation.org with
any questions or troubleshooting.
Conference Program (PDF download)
Please don't forget to honor the generous
businesses and organizations that suported the
conference:
The 1772 Foudation: Thanks to
its original benefactor, the late Stewart B. Kean, the 1772
Foundation provides financial support for targeted restoration
projects throughout the United States. To view their
2010 funding announcement for sustainable food systems and
agricultural endeavors,
CLICK HERE.
Gift and Product Sponsors
Carhartt Clothing
For 120 years, Carhartt has created and manufactured premium work
clothing known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of
construction, and fit that you can feel in the fabrics and see in
the performance.
School House
Kitchen
School House Kitchen was established in 2005 with the mission to
raise funds for educational organizations through the sale of their
gourmet chutneys, mustards, and salad dressings.
Applegate Farms
Applegate Farms antibiotic free products are made from minimally
processed natural and organic whole muscle meat. They offer a full
line of natural and organic meat: turkey, chicken, beef, pork, and
organic cheese. Applegate Farms has partnered with Fernbrook Farms to offer
farm-baed prgoramming in their New Jersey Community.
Trader Joes
Trader Joe’s is as much about value as they are
about great food so you can afford to be adventurous without
breaking the bank.
Chelsea Green
Publishing
For 25 years, Chelsea Green has been the publishing leader for
books on the politics and practice of sustainable living.
High
Mowing Seeds is
an independent, family-owned business dedicated to supporting
sustainable agriculture by providing organic growers with the
highest quality certified organic seed. They offer a great
selection of nearly 400 heirloom, open-pollinated and hybrid seeds
including 55 new varieties this year!
Gren Mountain
Coffee
At Green Mountain Coffee, their passion extends
beyond creating great coffee. They believe in the significance of
the world around us, and the impact we have on everything we
do.
© 2010 Network Administrator Michael Roman
