Dear Network Members and Friends,
Have you considered hosting a new program just for preschool-aged kids? Have you wondered about offering free admission to your farm? Are you exploring how your farm-based activities can connect to state learning standards?
We will explore all of these topics and much, much more on our farm-based educators tour September 9 -12 in New York State. We hope you'll consider coming along, and bringing your wisdom, stories and curiosities, too! See below for more information.
Aside from our big exploration in New York State, the FBEN has been busy planning programming for 2016, when we celebrate our 10th birthday. We hope you'll stay tuned!
Wishing you all the best,
Vera Simon-Nobes (Coordinator) and the FBEN team
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join farmers, educators on Tour
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Discover how each farm is helping its community connect with the land, food, and each other. Explore strategies for developing a strong mission, meeting audience's needs, financial models, customer experiences, safety, programming and events.
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growing table selected for World Record
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"Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table" is a favorite book among many educators and young farmers. It chronicles the former basketball star turned farmer, Will Allen, and his determination to bring good food to every table.
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farm-based educators gather in Amherst, MA
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Earlier this month, the FBEN partnered with two members to offer a workshop at the NOFA Summer Conference, entitled "Farm Based Education: Connecting Food, Agriculture & Place". Presenters Caroline Rouillard, agricultural educator from Appleton Farms, and Tierney Lain, formerly of the FARM Institute expanded participants' understanding of farm-based education and guided a discussion of why farm-based education is important.
"The most successful part of the workshop was the hands on portion where participants were able to act out activities with us," Rouillard said. "Being hands on helped people make some connections and adaptations, and allowed for open discussion." Attendees left with inspiration and tools for creating strong farm-based education programs of their own. Thanks for a great conference, NOFA!
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farm to school month seeks Outreach Partners
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The National Farm to School Network is seeking "Outreach Partners" to help build momentum for Farm to School Month this October! Join dozens of organizations, businesses and agencies as an "Outreach Partner," and commit to using your communications channels (blog, social media, website, newsletter, etc.) to promote Farm to School Month. Learn more...
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working with Learning Differences
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Below are a few reminders from this valuable training.
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social media Stories
| Did you notice a flurry of FBEN social media posts throughout July? The FBEN shared members' "Hopes and Dreams" for the future of farm-based education each day, including this one from a Assistant Education Coordinator in Goleta, CA.
"My vision for the fast-growing movement of farm-based education is to do away with long hours in school desks. To foster nature and food connection amongst our youth. To create a sustainable future."
Next up, we're seeking photos and accompanying quotes from kids or adults with whom you worked over the summer. Email us if you have one to share! |
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Resources
| Farm to Preschool Resource Library
Top 10 Myths about Seafood, Fisheries and Marine ConservationNiaz Dorry is the coordinating director of the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance. She has been working on fisheries and ocean issues for over 20 years and shared this list in an effort to shed light on the underlying problems, issues, and threats to healthy marine ecosystems. FarmHer A photography project that documents the important role that women play in our agriculture system.
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Cookbook
This newly released cookbook celebrates restorative farming, community building, ecological research, and amazing, earthy food.
Parents and teachers alike can draw on this list for strong resources on healthy eating.
The FBEN partnered with several groups in Vermont to author and adapt these resources to help farmers with agritourism and on-farm activities.
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job Opportunities
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Newark, NJ
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Muir Beach, CA
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Teacher-in-Residence
Muir Beach, CA
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