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Yes! Magazine's 2009 Article and Poster "Everybody Eats: How a Community Food System Works"

In February 209, Yes! Magazine published a great series of pages about what makes a community food system.…Continue

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What is in this issue?Highlights, links and materials form the 5th Farm-Based Education ConferenceInformation about our 2011 Consulting engagement in Germantown, TNA Rockin' Pork and Prunes recipe…Continue

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FBEA Call In: Apprenticeships

February 15, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm – Telephone

MA Network of Farm-Based Educators Gathering at Fat Moon Farm

March 5, 2012 from 11am to 1pm – Fat Moon at Meadowbrook Farm

ABC's of Farm-Based Education- Project Seasons Workshop

March 9, 2012 to March 11, 2012 – Shelburne Farms

Massachusetts Farm-to-School Convention

March 15, 2012 all day – Old Sturbridge Village

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Sort by Sound seed activity from Project Seasons.This K-5 activity is a great interactive way to get into the discussion of garden and crop planning as well as a discussion of regional and seasonal crops.Project Seasons is a…See More

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FBEA Call In: Apprenticeships at Telephone

February 15, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm

We are excited to host our first FBEA Call-In from 3-4 EDT.This will be the first in the Farm-Based Education Associations series of phone gathering opportunities.Margaret Burke is the Work and Learn Coordinator at Shelburne Farms in Vermont. She will discuss Internships, Apprenticeships, and Residencies at farm-based education programs.RSVP on this page to the right. To RSVP, you must be logged in to the network. It is…See More

Morgan Carney and Joyce Henion might attend FBEA Administrator's event 9 hours ago

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MA Network of Farm-Based Educators Gathering at Land's Sake at Land's Sake

April 25, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm

Farm-Based Educators GatheringApril 25, 1-3Land’s Sake, WestonDiscussion topics for the gathering will include permaculture, small gardens, and relationships between towns and non-profits.Doug Cook has requested that when people RSVP they list any questions they might have related to these topics. RSVP to: doug@landssake.orgSee More

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FBEA Call In: Apprenticeships at Telephone

February 15, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm

Meredith Magin, Robert Leon Zimmerman, Bill and another member are attending FBEA Administrator's event 10 hours ago

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MA Network of Farm-Based Educators Gathering at Fat Moon Farm at Fat Moon at Meadowbrook Farm

March 5, 2012 from 11am to 1pm

Visit the Massachusetts Network of Farm-Based Educators Group page to see the 2012 Gathering Schedule.Fat Moon at Meadowbrook FarmMarch 5, 11-1 Potluck lunch & round-table discussion to share marketing and promotion ideasFarmer and owner Elizabeth Almeida will give a tour.Parking is behind the gray farmhouse and in front of the red horse barn.Meet in the Schoolhouse behind the farm house.RSVP to:…See More

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FBEA Call In: Apprenticeships at Telephone

February 15, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm

Andy Walton, Regina Fitzsimmons, Krista Gasper and 9 other members are attending FBEA Administrator's event yesterday

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MA Network of Farm-Based Educators Gathering at Land's Sake at Land's Sake

April 25, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm

Paul Bourdon is attending FBEA Administrator's event yesterday

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FBEA Call In: Apprenticeships at Telephone

February 15, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm

Phil Wilson and Becky Fahey might attend FBEA Administrator's event yesterday

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MA Network of Farm-Based Educators Gathering at Fat Moon Farm at Fat Moon at Meadowbrook Farm

March 5, 2012 from 11am to 1pm

Laurie Bragg is attending FBEA Administrator's event yesterday

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ABC's of Farm-Based Education- Project Seasons Workshop at Shelburne Farms

March 9, 2012 to March 11, 2012

Develop hands-on education programs for your farm that encourage school groups and visitors to learn and explore.Whatever your farming background and whatever your farm, these seasonal workshops are for you! Topics include marketing your farm program to schools and the community, creating a safe farm environment for the public, and meeting teachers’ needs.FEE: $200 includes materials & meals. Scholarships available.PRESENTED BY: Shelburne Farms, in partnership with the Farm-Based Education…See More

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Massachusetts Farm-to-School Convention at Old Sturbridge Village

March 15, 2012 all day

This full-day convention will feature leaders in the farm to school movement providing information on everything from creating school gardens to overcoming logistical barriers to local foods procurement to the growing partnerships between schools and community farms.There will be a track on ‘Models for Successful Agriculture-Based Education.” Erica Curry will sit on a panel, "Garden Curriculum Connections" and will lead a workshop with Wayne Castonguay on “Agriculture-Based Education…See More

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FBEA Call In: Apprenticeships at Telephone

February 15, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm

Event updated by FBEA Administrator Sunday

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Article: Intergenerational Environmental Education on a Farm Makes Learning More Meaningful, Fosters Appreciation of Diversity

Intergenerational Environmental Education on a Farm Makes Learning More Meaningful, Fosters Appreciation of DiversityResearchers explored the role of an intergenerational approach in inspiring stewardship in middle school children by integrating farming activities with the school curriculum. Mayer-Smith, J., Bartosh, O., & Peterat, L. (2009). Cultivating and reflecting on intergenerational environmental education on the farm. Canadian Journal of Environmental Education, 14, 107-121.Link: …See More

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MA Network of Farm-Based Educators Gathering at Fat Moon Farm at Fat Moon at Meadowbrook Farm

March 5, 2012 from 11am to 1pm

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Organization Name: Farm-Based Education Association

Current Position Title:: Administratvie Support

Website:: http://www.farmbasededucation.org

What is your favorite childhood farm or garden memory?: Hiding in the corn stalks in my father's garden- the warm sun, the smells, and being with my dad

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2011 Farm-Based Educator of the Year

Posted on November 26, 2011 at 11:30am 0 Comments 2 Likes

On November 5th, at the 5th Farm-Based Education Conference at Shelburne Farms in Vermont, the FBEA announced the 2011 Farm-Based Educator of the Year award. The award was given to:…

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Fall 2010 News from the FBEA

Posted on October 12, 2010 at 8:50pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

In May 2011, the FBEA will be five years old! In preparation, this April we initiated a

thorough analysis of our leadership and management structure. This exploration resulted in a reorganization that has

improved the efficiency and long-term sustainability of the FBEA as a resource

for farm-based educators.

The FBEA remains a collaboration of farm-based education organizations (see below). A Working Group of

organizational members provide leadership for the… Continue