Teachers can apply for a scholarship to the National Agriculture in the Classroom ![](https://files.ctctcdn.com/a28c4b5b001/27124ac8-45bb-4e40-b682-4461c467a69f.jpg?a=1119350727553) conference! Fifty-five teachers from across the country will be selected to receive a scholarship to the National Convention at the Galt House in Louisville, KY. June 16-20, 2015
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Other Possible Field Trip Locations
Carriage Shack Farm
Londonderry, NH
Ox-K Farm Discovery Center
Gilford, NH
Coppal House Farm
Lee, NH
Charmingfare Farm
Candia, NH
Beech Hill Farm
Hopkinton, NH
Canterbury Shaker Village
Canterbury, NH
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Calendar
Farm & Forest Expo
February 6th & 7th,
Raddison Hotel
Manchester, NH
April 10th
Southwick School
Northfield, NH
NH Science Teachers Spring Conference
April 11th
Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH
April 18th
Plymouth State College
April 20-22
Concord, NH
Merrimack County School-to-Farm Day
May 14th
Carter Hill Orchard in Concord, NH
National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
June 16-20, 2015
Louisville, KY
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Contacts
Debbi Cox
State Coordinator
[email protected]
(603) 224-1934
295 Sheep Davis Road
Concord, NH 03301
Deb Robie,
Grafton County Coordinator
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Introduction
Field trips are a tremendous way of bringing academic concepts to life. NH Agriculture in the Classroom takes advantage of this by offering annual field trips for fourth graders in several counties. Hosted by a working farm, agricultural professionals are invited to provide demonstrations and mini-lessons which immerse students in a multitude of agricultural areas. Contact us for more information.
Take advantage of other agricultural field trips offered at a variety of locations around the state. Here are some examples of farms which we found that welcome school groups. You can also check with farms near your location.
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Stonewall Farm
Keene, NH
Stonewall Farm's mission is to connect people to the land and to the role of agriculture in their lives. With a working dairy farm, gardens, greenhouses and other natural areas, they have developed school programs which bring agriculture, natural science and historical concepts to life. Not only are their programs aligned to Common Core and NGSS, they can be customized to meet your specific needs or adapted to outreach programs at your school.
Through inquiry and a hands-on approach, programs engage learners of all ages. Learn about biology and care
![](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs107/1102560151594/img/455.jpg?a=1119350727553) of farm animals. The Farm to Table program includes harvesting from the garden, collecting eggs, milking a cow and tasting their yogurt. Fall Harvest investigates plant cycles and making cider. Students become scientists and record their observations of wetland life and adaptations in the Wetland Ecology program or learn all about maple sugaring with a visit to the sugar house. |
Bethlehem, NH
The Rocks Estate is best known as a Christmas tree farm, but it is also home to the 1,400 acre North Country Conservation & Education Center for the Forest Society. "Beyond the neat rows of Christmas trees lined by perfect stone walls lies a world of history, wildlife and experiential learning". Take advantage of their award winning school programs including maple sugaring, fall foliage and Christmas trees. The Forevergreen Program is a unique approach which allows students to follow the growth of a Christmas tree for seven years, offering
a different lesson each year. This
curriculum is available online so that any school can follow the program.
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