Agricultural Education
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agchat:
Guidelines for #agchat, 8-10pmET 1)intro w/ location & #ag ed interest 2)stay on topic 3)start responses w/ Q# 4)play nice, be professional
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agchat:
Let the games begin - doors are now open for our moderated chat on #ag ed. Join us and share your intros -don't be a window shopper #agchat
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SteakPerfection:
RT @agchat: Format for #agchat 1) Networking 8-8:15 pm ET 2) Moderated ?s 3) Executable idea 4) 9:55 Ask your own ?s, pitch your site...
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kmrivard:
Hi guys! Kelly Rivard in IL. FFA/4-H alum, ag ed volunteer, college kid, intern. #agchat
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sollmana:
Hey all! Amanda in East Lansing. FFA alumni and PSO, ag ed student, future ag teacher--excited for tonight's chat!! #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Hi #agchat. It's MPK in Indiana (for a month - woot!!!) in moderator's chair this eve. Extensive background with #4H, #FFA and on #farm ed.
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NYFEA:
Whitney with National Young Farmers Educational Association - we focus on leadership dev programs for the 18 - 40 ag crowd #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Good evening! Chris, PA, 4H alum, ag educational programs for youth and adults via Penn State Cooperative Extension, mostly meat! #agchat
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CastAgScience:
glad to see current ag students like myself participating in tonight's agchat #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
Hi guys! Jordan in Arkansas. FFA/ 4-H alum, ag ed student graduating this week! #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Hi everyone! Kellie from River Falls, Wis. #1 passion is agricultural education. Former #FFA member and future ag teacher. #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Hi all! First time here. I'm a NC-based ag PR girl and writer. Also a 4-H alum & have a Master's in Extension Ed. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Ryan Goodman. Grad from #OKState this week! Cattleman, going 2 work in TX cattle feedyards starting in June, in/out 2nite studying #agchat
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ezweber:
Emily dairy farmer in MN, also Exec Dir of MN Ag in Classroom FDTN #agchat
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TroyHadrick:
Troy from Vale, SD 4H alum and volunteer leader, also sit on the SD FFA Foundation Board. #agchat
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agchat:
@kmclaflin Glad to have a future teacher here. This may just be a record for students on one of our chats.
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JeffFowle:
Just finished repairing a wheelline mover that lost a battle with the elk over the winter. #agchat
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lmworden:
Lindsey from Southern VT - working in the dairy industry with some involvement in youth education. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Jeff, from CA. Former Ag Teacher & from a family of educators.
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agchat:
If you're new, we spend the first 15 min networking, so please extend a hand & chat away to connect. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Thanks all for being so welcoming! It's pretty exciting, plus what a better topic to get students acquainted with @agchat! #agchat
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agchat:
If you're lurking, there's no need to be, we're a friendly crowd and talking about beloved subject of #ag ed this fine May evening. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
#agchat Anita in Michigan--former ag teacher, past state officer, worked for FFA on local, state and national levels. Farm kid, 4-H member.
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agchat:
@follownathan No need to lurk. Please intro yourself and your background/interest in ag ed. Hi @AnitaStuever-good to see a MI person #agchat
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agchat:
Topic of tonight's convo isn't just #ag ed at secondary level, but rather all encompassing. Great Qs coming up. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Sorry #agchat but I'm going to have to catch the transcript. Have a great convo on ag ed
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agchat:
First question coming up in a couple of minutes - MPK is running out to grab it. #agchat
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A_Finnamore:
Hi, Allison here from Atlantic Canada. Ag editor, writer, comms. Will jump in and out tonight while I write a story. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
@kmrivard I believe in future of #ag with a faith born not of words but of deeds, in the promise of better days through better ways #agchat
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agchat:
Q1 is now up, my friends. Let's get this convo rolling... #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: Unbelievably tremendous. When MSU thought Extension was going to get cut last fall, thought entire college would go w/it. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
achievements won by present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, #agchat
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JeffFowle:
even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us through the struggles of former years. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q1 Some of us couldn't find a school that supported #ag AND Interactive Media....hmph. :/ #agchat
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AgriBlogger:
Chuck Zimmerman, Publisher, AgWired.com. Just ordered Shari's Berries for our Mom's for Mother's Day. Reminder . . . #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q1 Difficult to get people used to "free" or inexpensive programs to have to start paying more. Revenue enhancement is the theme. #agchat
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EddieMill:
oy, #agchat not for me tonight. You know what's the opposite of farming? (A: non-renewable resource rents) #finals
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sollmana:
Makes me so proud!: I believe in future of #ag w/faith born not of words but of deeds, in promise of better days through better ways #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q1 A lot of the learning at the college level takes place out of the classroom. Without funding this isn't possible. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q1 Diminishing $ results in a reduction of hands on learning & restricts to the classroom. Wrong direction. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Well, that's interesting way to moderate #agchat. Just had a glass of crystal light poured on my USB hub & side of computer. <sigh>
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NYFEA:
Q1: as the avg farmer age rises, recruiting others to the ag cause at the college level is certainly difficult without funding #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: Lower funding-->fewer faculty w/expertise. At MSU, we have 3 faculty. It's very hard. #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
so truu RT @kmclaflin Q1 A lot of the learning at the college level takes place out of the classroom W/o funding this isnt possible #agchat
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agchat:
Please remember to use Q#s in advance of any responses so that we can have the archives in good shape. Welcome all late joiners! #agchat
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pastorpatriot:
RT @JeffFowle: even as the better things we now enjoy have come 2 us through the struggles of former years. #agchat / Except BO messed it up
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courtneyhbeck:
Q 1 Diminishing funding = diminishing #ag educators. No motivation for students, especially if dim job outlook coming out. #agchat
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A_Finnamore:
Q1. Provincial college in New Brunswick, CAN trimmed back ag pgm due to lack of students. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q1 Even fewer students will be able to receive advanced education they can take back to the farm/ranch. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: Low funding makes it hard to show u have a good program to future recruits. Kids go elsewhere. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q1 Reduction in $ also eliminates extracurricular activies such as the judging teams & enterprise projects. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q1 Is Q1 about actual Ag Ed curriculums or ag education in general? #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @agropinion: Q1 Even fewer students will be able to receive advanced education they can take back to the farm/ranch. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Institutions seem to have forgotten quality prog while chasing grant $s. Have seen #ag comm program at MSU destroyed, ag ed hurt. #agchat
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ezweber:
RT @sollmana: Q1: Low funding makes it hard to show u have a good program to future recruits. Kids go elsewhere. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q1: Getting $ 4 things outside of class is hard, like campus orgs. There are a lot of great programs that students can't afford #agchat
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JeffFowle:
RT @agropinion: Q1 Even fewer students will be able to receive advanced education they can take back to the farm/ranch. #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
Q1 Low funding makes it hard to recruit quality ag professionals teach students #agchat
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agchat:
Welcome to everyone who has just joined us. Glad to see you. We're on Q1... #agchat
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agropinion:
Q1 Reduced funding sure doesn't show committment to the industry or that people see ag as a profession. #agchat
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sollmana:
RT @mpaynknoper: Q1 Instit. seem 2 have forgotten quality prog while chasing grant $. Have seen ag comm at MSU destroyed, ag ed hurt #agchat
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NYFEA:
RT @agropinion Q1 Reduced funding sure doesn't show committment to the industry or that people see ag as a profession. #agchat
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agchat:
ABSOLUTELY! RT @agropinion: Q1 Reduced funding sure doesnt show committment to the industry or that people see ag as a profession. #agchat
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NYAgriWomen:
Q1: In New York, Cornell University is really being affected by budget cuts - when ansci profs retire they aren't being replaced. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q1 If upper education doesn't see #ag as a serious industry, the rest of the world will follow. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q1 From an An Sci student-reduced funding limits lab/hands-on learning experiences for students #agchat
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sollmana:
@mpaynknoper Haha, u and I should have a conversation then. It would go on FOREVER, including lots of ranting/raving lol #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q1 greater consolidation and "restructuring" of county and regional Extension systems, fewer people (that means some lose jobs) #agchat
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agchat:
Sorry for slow draw on Q2...moderator is trying to getting sticky stuff off of computer, wristpad, mouse, etc... #agchat
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PennyFull:
Penny from TX, coming on late. Giggles caused our podcast setup to go overtime. Returning to ag, much to learn! .. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q1: Livestock producers in New York are very concerned about budget cuts, particularly Cornell University, School of Ag #agchat
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sollmana:
Q1: Low funding leads to restructuring to lower costs, which basically destroys programs. At least at MSU, that's what happens. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q1: Universities are hiring agriculture prof's with research focus - some with little teaching experience. Research generates $$ #agchat
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agchat:
Q2 now up to bat, Q1 is closed. Thanks for continuing to use Q# in advance of your response. Really helps all those who follow later #agchat
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sollmana:
Hear that Dean Armstrong??? RT @kmrivard: Q1 If upper ed doesnt see #ag as a serious industry, the rest of the world will follow. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
@kmrivard Q1 remember that it's not really the University doing the cutting, it's the source of the funding that's causing the cuts #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q1, the demand that industry has will create the demand for the type of Ag education that we see. ex. Horticulture emphasis today #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q2 Easy way for producers to get promote #ag literacy is to get involved with Ag in the Classroom #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Partner with local Farm Bureau to facilitate Ag in the Classroom. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Have an "open barn" like my friend in Indiana did when he built new hog facilities.
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kmrivard:
Q2 In our county we have a great program called Kids Day on the Farm. Kids learn about #ag, parents see efforts, gets promoted a lot #agchat
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ABCRural:
Hello from ABC Rural in Australia - dropping in - the national broadcaster's rural arm... #agchat
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ezweber:
Q2: Through r Farm Bureau we do a pen pal program w/ local school #agchat
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kmrivard:
@ABCRural Great to have you, even with the time difference. I'm glad you could join us this evening...or whatever time it is ;) #agchat
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ezweber:
Like 2 hear this RT @kmclaflin: Q2 Easy way for producers to get promote #ag literacy is to get involved with Ag in the Classroom #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q2 stay up to date on current events and simply pass on that knowledge, amazing what simple word of mouth can do #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q2 Work w/local programs 2 stimulate idea of providing #farm tours/days to local school youth. Sometimes it's not thought of by orgs #agchat
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lmworden:
Q2 Write letters 2 the editor, start a blog and do press release 2 local papers about it, give ppl e-"inside view" of local farm. #agchat
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sollmana:
@kmrivard They should! It'd be nice if admin would stand up for their students when budget cuts role around. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q2 - Get involved w/ other ag folks in your area.. power in numbers. for college grads, connect w/ your alumni. #agchat (sry 4 typo)
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RinckerLaw:
Q2: Ag in the Classroom is a fantastic program; however, there are other ways to reach consumers (e.g., convo at church, grocery st #agchat
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KSagJournalist:
Q2: Local Farm Bureau just had an ag day at our state fairgrounds with 400 third graders. Teachers loved it and learned a lot, too. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Volunteer w/local FFA/4-H programs. Teach kids who teach other kids. #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Q 2 Open their farms to tours. Be transparent with their community. Speak at schools, participate in panels. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q2: Make sure to sponsor yr state Ag in Classroom (AITC) many are nonprofits #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Work w/teachers. They don't know everything, and you might be able to share new info w/them that's valuable to students. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 4-H clubs try to do a lot of outreach here, esp. for things like National Dairy Month and other #ag days/weeks/months. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q2 Be proactive and try to reach all ages - whether it is on the farm, in the newspaper or at an event. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q2 - don't assume others know what you know.. most are clueless about what you do all day #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
Q2 talk about ag with friends and family on people who arent involved in ag #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q2 Local #farm just hosted 800 kindergarteners with #FFA members doing all the work - it was a marvelous ed program. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q2. It's good to talk to strangers about your farm-what you do, why you do it, & how proud you are of your place. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
RT @sollmana: Q2: Work w/teachers. They don't know everything, and you might be able to share new info w/them that's valuable. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
RT @lmworden: Q2 Write letter 2 editor, srt a blog & do press release 2 local papers abt it, giv ppl e-"inside view" of local farm. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q2 - Don't be afraid to get political.. go to legislators for funding. be vocal, but consistent with your ag message. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 If you can't bring the kids to the farm, bring the farm to the kids. #agchat
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lmworden:
Q2 Come up with some fact/worksheets for local school - relate to your farm, maybe cap off lesson w/ farm visit for kids #agchat
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kmclaflin:
RT @CastAgScience: Q2 stay up to date on current events and simply pass on that knowledge, amazing what simple word of mouth can do #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q2 We have an incredible #4H dairy project here, where students not on farm can experience animals & all the learnings of a project. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q2. Join the local Chamber of Commerce &other groups. OSU research: just knowing a farmer makes people more positive toward farmers #agchat
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agropinion:
Q2 County and state fairs are a great place to educate population that's already shown interest. #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
Q2 Many educators in the schools would love to incorporate that in the lessons
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RinckerLaw:
Q2: Since I'm in agriculture attorney in NYC I have many colleagues that ask me questions. Best ag literacy occurs each day. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q2 Local extension is always looking for opportunities for youth farm tours at home in Arkansas #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q2 Dairy lease program builds farm relations, understanding of dairy biz & several of our judging students pursuing #ag careers now. #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
If you want more ag literacy in the classroom, one will have to get the adminstrators convinced that they time is justified. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Think outside of schools. Fairs, special events, clubs (promoting healthy eating/activity AND explain food production) #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 Our #FFA chapter officers visit multiple grade schools for Nat'l FFA week to teach kids about farming, as well. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @AnitaStuever: Q2. Join local Chamber of Commerce. OSU research: just knowing a farmer makes people more positive toward farmers #agchat
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lmworden:
Q2 We have local school who copies genetics articles in our member magazine and uses them in their sciences lessons! Ag in action! #agchat
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sollmana:
Q2: Include all aspects of ag/nat resources. We host "Creature Features" to teach kids about animals in nature that affect ag/ppl #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @sollmana: Q2: Think outside of schools. Fairs/special events/clubs (promoting healthy eating/activity & explain food production) #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q2 It doesn't have to be rocket science. Spread your message. People love to hear what others are passionate about. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @Porkchop1950: If you want more ag literacy in the classroom, one will have to get admins convinced that the time is justified. #agchat
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ezweber:
Principals r key RT @Porkchop1950: want more ag lit in the classroom 1 will have 2 get the admin convinced that time is justified #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 Involvement in school boards are also important to keeping agriculture in the curriculum. #agchat
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cespenshade:
another way to connect with the non-farming folks is through organizations like Grange. It is great to see non-farmers argue for ag #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q2. Agree with @RinkerLaw. Talk with people in grocery store, at church, everywhere. Don't let them get away with misinformation. #agchat
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lmworden:
Q2 Offer yourself as resource to local 4-H clubs - inspiring active clubs may attract new people. Some clubs lacking resources #agchat
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agchat:
RT @lmworden: Q2 We have local school who copies genetics articles in member mag & uses them in science lessons! Ag in action! #agchat
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sollmana:
RT @Porkchop1950: If you want more ag literacy in the classroom, one will have to get admins convinced that the time is justified. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q2 Make it FUN. Farmers/ranchers enjoy their work, sharing the joy can bring more attention to it! #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q2 At UWRF we bring local elem. students to our lab farm where our ag students provide hands-on stations covering #ag activities #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q2 - and teach those you're talking to how to educate others about #ag. Prepare the next gen to talk about it. #agchat
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agchat:
@Rune67 Hi Joe. Glad to see you. We're just wrapping up Q2. Welcome to all latecomers and if you're lurking, don't! #agchat
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armessing:
Hey everyone! Ashley here checking in late and just here to observe. FFA alumni in MI. #agchat
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sollmana:
@agchat I remember being in elementary school and local farmer/FFA members brought in miniature pony-->still cool experience! #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
RT @NYFEA: Q2 - Dont be afraid to get political.. go to legislators for funding. be vocal, but consistent with your ag message. #agchat
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kmrivard:
@agchat Q2 I once brought a truck-full of rabbits to school to teach kids about basic husbandry. #agchat
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NYFEA:
@agchat we did field trips every year to a local farm when i was growing up, some through class, some 4h, some girlscouts #agchat
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kathrynshallen:
Q2 we have a program at ISU where a prof coop's with a 6th grade classroom for a less once a week #agchat
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agchat:
Q3 is now up, Q2 is closed. Thanks - great job at having a positive convo about the importance of #ag ed. #agchat
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cespenshade:
Q3 I think we need to continue to find ways to make ag work into the current course load, not add more. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: I don't know about requirement, but definitely an option. And ag should be part of core subject curriculums. #agchat
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lmworden:
Q3: It would be nice if schools offered an intro class:"where food comes from and who produces it". Something practical for kids. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q3 Every grade, beginning in kindergaten through 12th, should have ag exposure. Even if it's only a week long lesson. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q3 I may be slightly biased, but yes! However without the resources & increasing requirements for graduation it's pretty hard to do. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q3 #Ag is as much a part of US history as any other industry. So why should it not be a part of cirriculum? #agchat
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lmworden:
Q3: I don't think it should be a req to take Calf Raising 101, but some sort of basic agrarian based class could be implemented #agchat
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farmeditor:
Q2 taking message to the grocery...conversing over the meat case can be very effective.... And explain the dif. between natural/org. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q3 I agree with @sollmana that ag should be part of the core subjects. Integration is key to raising students' awareness of #ag! #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q3 - it should be built in to sci & nutrition classes, but not a separate course #agchat
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agropinion:
Q2 My mom hatches eggs for her students, makes butter in baby jars, stone soup for lessons on the ingredients.... #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q3 growing up it was mandatory as an exploratory class for 8th graders, I would encourage more HS ag involvement #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Q 3 No, shouldn't be forced, but should be offered/encouraged in all high schools. Wasn't in mine, but I made it here anyway! #agchat
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lmworden:
Q3 Could even be implemented as a unit in science (studied for a month or something in bio) learning about food production. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q3 I think an introductory course is definitely a must. Think of all the math/business/ecology/biology/chemistry/EVERYTHING involved #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q3 Ideally, yes. Realistically, not sure how that's going to happen. #ag can be integrated in every subject, but we're behind... #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q3 Vast majority of population has no idea where their food comes from, let alone how it was grown. Need 2 reconnect. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Agreed, but in every topic. RT @NYFEA: Q3 - it should be built in to sci & nutrition classes, but not a separate course #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: All kids should learn about ag, but I think biggest need is 2 make sure those who r interested have access b/c soon they may not #agchat
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SteakPerfection:
Q3 Yes, but I don't think that #ag courses are even offered (much less required) in So Calif high schools? #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Howdy All! Barbara Martin, dairy farmer, Central CA. Checking in for a short bit! #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @JeffFowle: Q3 Vast majority of population has no idea where their food comes from, let alone how it was grown. Need 2 reconnect. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q3: Actually very passionate about this Q - I absolutely think a basic ag/food class should be a required class for h.s. kids #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @JeffFowle: Q3 Every grade, beginning in K through 12th, should have ag exposure. Even if its only a week long lesson. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q3 As described, no, not realistic. Exposure via AIC and similar programs, yes, that should be required in every school. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q3 Ag can be incorporated into every subject offered w/ just a little creative thinking. #agchat
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FARMERJEREMY:
Q3 Ag/Food Ed. should def. b in all schoold w/ accurate facts and options! #agchat
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convoco:
RT @JeffFowle: Q3 Vast majority of population has no idea where their food comes from, let alone how it was grown. Need 2 reconnect. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q3 The ag ed mission talks about a lifetime of informed choices in the #ag industry. Having some focus on ag is important in schools #agchat
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sollmana:
@kmrivard That's where I think it would be realistic. Integrating ag into core subjects like bio, chem, econ, history, etc. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q3 several HS have some ag classes; it's elem & jr high that get totally left out. You may do a mini-4H project but otherwise... #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q3: Education is primarly a state issue so write your state elected officials and talk to folks on the school board #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Q3 Like this plan! Realistic. RT @NYFEA: Q3 - it should be built in to sci & nutrition classes, but not a separate course #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q# Q3 As described, no, not realistic. Exposure via AIC and similar programs, yes, that should be required in every school. #agchat
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KSagJournalist:
that is for the schools that don't have a program already, it might be easier to incorporate somewhere else. #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q3, ag ed S/B in most schools. S/B in urban but w/ what resources. Curriculum Hort etc. Animal Ag? Elementary on Ag a must. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q3. The way to get ag incorporated into curriculum is to write lesson plans that meet state standards for the subject. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q3 Absolutely should be taught in school. It is the basis of life and knowledge of life skills! #agchat
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ABCRural:
Q3 In Australia, it's offered as part of science courses, but there are ag colleges. I did woolclassing at school myself. #agchat
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kmrivard:
@JeffFowle Q3 My ag business class taught me how to balance a checkbook and figure depreciation! That's useful knowledge! #agchat
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NYAgriWomen:
Q3: Having a required food/ag class would be very informative, particularly for urban schools in this state. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q3 "not realistic" is not an option. Our teachers are creative. Provide the resources & miracles will happen. #agchat
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agchat:
True. RT @AnitaStuever: Q3 way to get ag incorporated into curriculum is to write lesson plans that meet state standards for subject #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Agree! RT @agropinion: Q3. I think the know where your food comes from movement will get more integration in FACS/Home Ec programs. #agchat
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kathrynshallen:
Q3 the earlier students are exposed, the more likely they are to appreciate it and consider it in their future #agchat
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sollmana:
Absolutely. RT @AnitaStuever: Q3 way to get ag incorp into curriculum is to write lesson plans that meet state standards for subject #agchat
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cespenshade:
There is a project in Pa where a city school's tied tomato breeding as an optional project. Kids do it for no credit great ag ed #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q3 Buying & selling cattle at an early age taught me more about business & $ management than any class every has, including college. #agchat
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farmeditor:
Q3 I think that by reaching out to teachers w resources they could see how ag could be included in every class #agchat
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agropinion:
Q3 All I ever needed to know in life I learned in Ag Class (not Kindergarten) #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Sad but true! RT @JeffFowle: Q3 Vast majority of population has no idea where their food comes from, let alone how it was grown. #agchat
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agchat:
Q3 is getting ready to wrap, so please get your final thoughts on the table. Keep up the great convo! #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q3 Even bring back home economics and school gardens would help understand more ag than most do now!
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KSagJournalist:
Q: 3 our Ag in the Classroom as lesson plans already made for certain age groups. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q3: Even if not taught outright, the opportunities should be presented. I like bio/chem/comm/etc-->there's a place for that in ag. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q3 #FFA taught me more in one year as a Pres than most of my other classes did in four ;) #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
Now that i think ab it, thats trueRT @agropinion: Q3 All I ever needed to know in life I learned in Ag Class (not Kindergarten) #agchat
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GreenSoil:
RT @mpaynknoper: Q3 Buying & selling cattle at an early age taught me more about business & $ management than any class every has, including college. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q3 Ex., was not able to take trad ag ed class b/c it would not fit in college prep curricula, wouldve had to go to vocational school #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q3. lesson plans have to be well written, include hands-on experiences and include everything the teacher needs--turnkey lesson. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q3: Agree with @JeffFowle , however, do urban consumers really need to understand everything about Ag? Cursory understanding-yes #agchat
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agropinion:
Q3 our state beef council gives money to FACS teachers so they can teach about cooking with beef. #agchat
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agchat:
Q4 @sollmana: What is the biggest road block to increasing ag education in schools?and what are your ideas for overcoming this? #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q3 However in our system ag examples were present throughout the core areas of study. IMO, that worked in our area. #agchat
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agchat:
Q4 is now up, so please wrap your Q3 answers. Some day we may have an option to talk about the Qs in more than 140 char, but not now #agchat
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lmworden:
Q4: I think people's concerns about cost/safety. Lots of schools don't want risk associated w/ bring animals to school/farm visits #agchat
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sollmana:
@iTweetMeat Same here. I went to career tech school half day for ag-->had to fight w/admin to make it happen though. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q4 Lack of caring, misunderstanding. People don't understand the relevance to their daily life or what #ag can teach. #agchat
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cespenshade:
The biggest challenge is price of the programs. Community buy in and support are needed #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q4 - budgets & ignorance about agriculture.. people have to care to spend $, and right now a lot of people just don't care #agchat
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farmeditor:
Q3 Our school K-12 started a garden. Its been a great tool to teach. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
@RinckerLaw Strongly agree w/ cursory. As a former teacher, it's easy to incorporate any industry aspect into lessons. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q4 The biggest roadblock is the lack of resources. Many schools that are interested may not have the funds start an #ag program #agchat
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sollmana:
Q4: Standardized testing is the enemy of all non-core subjects. IMO. #agchat
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lmworden:
Q4: Time is another factor, kids these days have SO much going on competing for time...clubs, sports, classes, band, jobs, etc. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q4 1) budget 2) poor experience 3) lack of ag ed teacher 4) fear of unknown 5) perception as slacker class 6) admin resistance #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @kmrivard Q4 Lack of caring, misunderstanding. People don't understand the relevance to their daily life or what #ag can teach. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q4 - I think that lack of interest spreads to students too. The majority isn't pushing 4 it b/c they arent exposed in the 1st place #agchat
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cespenshade:
Oh! 4got to intro.. dairy farm wife, ag reporter, and National Grange Youth director. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q4. Difficult to get/keep high-quality ag teachers; tough job with hard work, long hours. Easier to work elsewhere in the industry. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q4 Poor funding for schools / poor spending by districts. Limits courses to bare essentials 4 graduation. :-( #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @NYFEA Q4 - budgets & ignorance about agriculture.. people have to care to spend $, and right now a lot of people just don't care #agchat
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flying_tomato:
Q4 biggest roadblock: common perception that ag knowledge doesn't come from classroom teaching/doesn't belong in classroom #agchat
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agchat:
RT @lmworden: Q4: Time is another factor, kids these days have SO much going on competing for time...clubs, sports, band, jobs, etc. #agchat
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lmworden:
Q4: Schools have hard time justifying spending $$ on programs that parents don't have much interest in/measurable positive impact #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q4 Funding is a big deal. Our #FFA chapter and #ag program is made up of 3 schools. It's the only way to afford it. 1 teacher. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q4 It all boils down to money! Schools need money private and state demanding ag education #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
Q4: There are several mitigating factors - among them includes $$, lack of support, too many existing required courses, etc. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q4: Administration support. A principle/superintendant can make or break and ag program. Have to get support in HS admin. #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
Q4 ignorance is the biggest problem! Town next door won't allow ag b/c the superintendent "doesn't believe in it" #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Q4 Too much competition in electives (gym, home ec, shop, etc). Have to draw the line somewhere. Parents need to lobby school board #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q4 @sollmana Very true re: funding. The programs that want to build back up need a little help every now and then. #agchat
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cespenshade:
Growing up the best support came from the most unusual places, we need to find those unique allies. #agchat
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sollmana:
Yup. RT @jordan_craig: Q4 ignorance is biggest problem! Town next door won't allow ag b/c superintendent "doesn't believe in it" #agchat
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FARMERJEREMY:
RT @lmworden Q4 Time is another factor, kids these days have SO much going on competing for time...clubs, sports, classes jobs, etc. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q4. Great teachers build great programs, or go to another school where they are allowed to do so. #agchat
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RinckerLaw:
You see that everywhere tho- Ag Law wasn't on the bar RT @sollmana: Q4: Standardized testing is the enemy of all non-core subjects. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
RT @JeffFowle: Q4 Poor funding for schools / poor spending by districts. Limits courses to bare essentials 4 graduation. :-( #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Sad. RT @J_M_Craig: Q4 ignorance is the biggest problem! Town next door wont allow ag b/c the superintendent "doesnt believe in it" #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q4 Some schools have to pick between #ag and fine arts. How do you pick? #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Evening folks! Kathy Swift, veterinarian, mom, agvocate, wine drinker and jewelry (not necessarily in that order) here for #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q4 Having an influencer on the board of education. They're responsible for the administrators. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @sollmana Q4 Administration support. A principle/supt. can make or break an ag program. Have to get support in HS admin. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q4 School districts are making cuts all over the place. We all need to advocate for #ag ed whether our programs are on top or not. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q4 Has #Ag done its part to ask school admins about utilizing Ag in the classroom? That's a start if not. #agchat
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cespenshade:
We also need to figure out how to take advanage of the WH kitchen garden as an ag platform. Schools get the garden. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q4: Training that adequately prepares students to teach ag. Program at MSU isn't very good for that unless u come from FFA/ag bkgrnd #agchat
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agchat:
Good idea! RT @iTweetMeat: Q4 Having an influencer on the board of education. Theyre responsible for the administrators. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q4. Send school admin to national FFA conv like Michigan does. Once administrators see success, they're enthusiastically supportive. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q4 Good farming is as much art as science. How do they take on ag when they're failing in educating on black & white subjects. #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q4 Ag Ed anywhere depends on the economic power in the communities it serves. If the power $ is there the program will be. #agchat
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kathrynshallen:
and the job insecurity! RT @sollmana: Q4: Training that adequately prepares students to teach ag. Program at MSU isn't very good... #agchat
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agchat:
We'll be closing Q4 in another couple of minutes, so throw those final thoughts out there... @comfypaws, we're underway... #agchat
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shaunhaney:
Checking into #agchat. Seedguy who also owns RealAgriculture.com from Lethbridge Alberta Canada
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MarieB41:
Q4: It is about location or when you have a state ran by big metropolitan areas that don't get it. And the economy is broken. #agchat
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Earthnik:
@ComfyPaws You are later than I was . . . but there is still a lot-o-#agchat goin' on!
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MarieB41:
Q4: If we put more emphasis on natural resources n the classroom it might help out economy n long run. Planting ideas for the future #agchat
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agchat:
Q5 via @jilldcarey How do we convince parents & counselors that ag is successful career path, hence the need for kids to take ag ed? #agchat
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sollmana:
@mpaynknoper That & upper-level ppl priorities--if u get my drift. I think Ag Ed @ MSU could be stronger, if ppl wanted it 2 b so #agchat
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agchat:
Q5 is now up about #ag careers, so please wrap up your responses to Q4. Keep up the excellent use of Q#s in advance of your response #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q4 CA is looking at requiring hands on exp 4 all ag teachers prior2 teaching. Must B able 2 practice what is taught. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q5 Show them that ag is everywhere. Do you want to be a scientist or a journalist? There's a place in #ag for you #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q5 How do we convince parents & counselors that ag is successful career path, hence the need for kids to take ag ed? #agchat
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shaunhaney:
My interests in ag ed are trying to teach rural and urban kids about ag early on #agchat
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sollmana:
Q5: Give parents chance 2 see ag ed in action. Many will never believe til they see it--grades, contests, speeches-->u gotta show em #agchat
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Earthnik:
RT @MarieB41 Q4: If more emphasis on natural resources in classroom might help out economy n long run. PLANTING ideas for the future #agchat
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ezweber:
Q5 quit complaining so much about how hard our jobs are and how low the pay is.. oops there I go complaining. stop it. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q5 An edu in #Ag can lead to so many opportunities. We need to show them the #Ag-business, -econ, -comm, not just production #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q5 I think I stand as a good example of what #ag can do in unexpected places...;) #agchat
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kathrynshallen:
Q5 percent of people employed by industry... show how EVER job relates back to ag, beyond production #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q5 - So many people associate ag w/ trad. farming. There's opportunities in EVERY industry. #agchat
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MarieB41:
RT @ezweber: Q5 quit complaining so much about how hard our jobs are and how low the pay is.. oops there I go complaining. stop it. #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q5 if agriculture is present in the classroom early in life, it would likely be more widely accepted #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q5 I think ppl need to be aware of careers other than farming. There are many jobs ag/food science grads are qualified for. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
RT @ezweber: Q5 quit complaining so much about how hard our jobs are and how low the pay is.. oops there I go complaining. stop it. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q5 I work for a nutrition company owned by a guy that double-majored in horticulture and agronomy. He makes 7 figures a year. #agchat
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cespenshade:
I think we need to show how rewarding ag can be. I remind my dairy farmer husband how fortunate he is. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q5 The way our country is going they may need to feed themselves by the time they graduate.... :-) #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q5 Again, it gets back to effective advocacy. Provide real-life examples. Have a career day that features #ag careers! #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Q5 Ag needs to learn to market itself better. It's a HUGE U.S. industry and crucial for our survival, but many people miss that. #agchat
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SteakPerfection:
LOL RT @ezweber: Q5 quit complaining so much about how hard our jobs are and how low the pay is.. oops there I go complaining... #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q5 Same way we need to connect #ag w/others; find their hot buttons & use them to show how value of #ag to young people. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q5 I think we shouldn't present it as an option. My dairy farmer Dad didn't think Algebra was all that important LOL #agchat
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agropinion:
Q5 Opportunites yes BUT if they don't have the passion already it's a tough sale until salaries are on par with other professions. #agchat
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MarieB41:
Q5: I'm convinced the best way is to expose someone to it. Which is a lot of work on our part Talk positive about it in non-ag areas #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT @JeffFowle: Q5 The way our country is going they may need to feed themselves by the time they graduate.... :-) #agchat
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lmworden:
Q5 Agree with others - Have to show plethora of opportunity beyond the farm. Allows kids interested in science to specialize further #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q5. Show them the size of the ag industry. In Mich., a $71.3 billion business--second only to auto industry, and growing.
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NYFEA:
Q5 comes back to agvocacy & consumer education too.. ag is misrepresented all over the place - families, schools, govn't, etc. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q5 Similar to how farmers need to share their message w/ all, we need to focus on #ag careers as well! #agchat
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ezweber:
Q5 some how change the career books that the counselors give out that lump all of ag in one cat. & give a bad outlook #agchat
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shaunhaney:
Q5 Ag careers are more than just farmers. A career in ag can involve Biochemists, sales, lawyers, marketers, IT specialists, etc #agchat
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sollmana:
Q5: Sit down and talk w/parents & counselors about their views of ag. Try to see how ag can fit into their goals for students. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q5 Help them see how #ag is nearly 20% of US economy; one that is the basic building block for any country, developed or not! #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q5 Again hands on early on..gardening, canning, cooking in pre K and kindergarten and progress from there #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Agreed. We've a great story to tell RT @ezweber: Q5 quit complaining so much about how hard our jobs are and how low the pay is.. #agchat
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katpinke:
Listening in on #agchat. Katie frm ND puttin kids 2 bed rite now. #ag education still strong in r rural twn but not in populatd areas.
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agchat:
RT @shaunhaney: Q5 Ag careers are more than just farmers... can involve Biochemists, sales, lawyers, marketers, IT specialists, etc #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
RT @NYFEA Q5 comes back to agvocacy & consumer education too..ag is misrepresented all over the place-families, schools, govt, etc. #agchat
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MarieB41:
RT @shaunhaney: Q5 Ag careers are more than just farmers. A career in ag can involve Biochem, sales, lwyrs, marketers, IT, etc #agchat
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lmworden:
Q5 Also good to show the benefits kids can have from ag ed - self confidence, skills learned through FFA, etc. That's measurable. #agchat
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n_web:
Hey all in #agchat. Dropping by to say Hello for a few. Nick from Monsanto in STL.
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Earthnik:
Q5 Ag must point out the success stories rather than the $11k per year of farm workers. #Agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q5 I think it would be interesting for the ag schools to show what their alumni are doing now to future students/parents/counselors #agchat
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Big_Norm:
RT @mpaynknoper: Q5 Help them see how #ag is nearly 20% of US economy; one that is the basic building block for any country, developed or not! #agchat
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lmworden:
Q5 Use kids that are products of an "ag ed system" as an example. FFA/4-Hers are often more impressive than many of their peers. #agchat
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agropinion:
RT @lmworden: Q5 good to show the benefits kids can have from ag ed - self confidence, skills learned in FFA, etc. Thats measurable. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @lmworden: Q5 Also good to show benefits kids have from ag ed; self confidence, skills learned through FFA, etc. Thats measurable #agchat
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ezweber:
yep RT @Earthnik: Q5 Ag must point out the success stories rather than the $11k per year of farm workers. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @Earthnik: Q5 Ag must point out the success stories rather than the $11k per year of farm workers. #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
agreed RT @Earthnik: Q5 Ag must point out the success stories rather than the $11k per year of farm workers. #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @JeffFowle Q5 The way our country is going they may need to feed themselves by the time they graduate.... :-) #agchat
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cespenshade:
I think also showing the creative ways some farmers have made careers for themselves #agchat
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kmclaflin:
RT @lmworden: Q5 Also good to show the benefits kids can have from ag ed - self confidence, skills learned through FFA, etc. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q5 - good for kids going into ag to know their stuff too.. there are prog out there to financially & edu. support yg farmers #agchat
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cespenshade:
We talk about economic growth will come from small business. Farms are small business #agchat
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agchat:
About another minute or so on Q5, loving this convo. This is the type of chat where great ideas are born!!! #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @agchat: About another minute or so on Q5, loving this convo. This is the type of chat where great ideas are born!!! #agchat
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agropinion:
Q5 I know a lot of people with ag degrees who don't have day jobs in ag. #agchat
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MarieB41:
RT @agchat: About another minute or so on Q5, loving this convo. This is the type of chat where great ideas are born!!! #agchat
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ezweber:
To more than fellow ag students RT @cowartandmore: Q5 would be interesting for the ag schools to show what their alumni r doing #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q5. Smart, intelligent, hard working, technically advanced with a work ethics r needed everywhere. Ag Industry needs them #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q5 It's important not to "preach to the choir" here. We know the benefits, we need to show the rest of the world. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q5 We need to make it COOL and noble...kind of like the armed forces or peace corps..Draw kids to it. Update the "farmer" image #agchat
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NYFEA:
@cowartandmore come to think of it, can't remember the last time an ag major was featured on my alumni newsletter... #agchat
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cespenshade:
At colleges we need to get the ag students out of "ag hill/quad" and out where others can see what ag can offer through activities. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Yes!!! RT @: Q5 It's important not to "preach to the choir" here. We know the benefits, we need to show the rest of the world. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Share, RT @kmrivard: Q5 It's important not to "preach to the choir" here. We know benefits, we need to show the rest of the world. #agchat
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kathrynshallen:
sometimes the choir gets a little off key, we need to REMEMBER!!...RT @: Q5 It's important not to "preach to the choir" here... #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q5 Make an updated version of Farmville to include other ag careers rather than stereotype it #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
joining #agchat late, fixing outdoor things damaged in recent rain... Got use that daylight saving time thing.
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Porkchop1950:
Q5. There are probably some biologists and chemical engineers out there that never thought ag would be their vocation. #agchat
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ranchwife4life:
RT@dairygoddess:Q5 We need 2 make it COOL&noble..kind of like the armed forces or peace corps..Draw kids 2 it. Update "farmer" image #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: Offer courses in how to obtain funding (grants, community organizations, government sources) #agchat
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ezweber:
Love this RT @dairygoddess: Q5 We need to make it COOL and noble...kind of like the armed forces or peace corps..Update the image #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q6 students need to know the diverse opportunities that are out there in the world of ag beyond just seed corn and feedlots #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q6 They need hands on practical production experience. Classroom alone wont cut it. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: Teach how to teach subjects (animal science/crops/etc), instead of taking ANS 110 and saying "Now teach it" #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q6 It's so hard to cover everything that an #ag teacher needs to know within 4 years of college. #agchat
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agchat:
Q6 is now up and Q5 is closing, closing, closing. Thanks for the wonderful convo - if you're lurking, jump in with an introduction! #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: Get future teachers in ag classrooms earlier than senior year #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q6 Gain a more realistic perspective of business & #farms outside of the university. #agchat Academia isn't real life - no offense.
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ezweber:
Q6: r Highschool offers college in the school (get college credit 4 free) but none of the courses r in ag All history, lit #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q6 @sollmana Ag ed majors at UWRF are fortunate to get into classrooms as sophomores but it still doesn't seem like it's enough #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Q6. The student teaching experience is VERY important; have them work with the very best experienced teachers. #agchat
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jessstrout:
Hi all, sorry to be late. Hope I can contribute to great convo! Jess, farmhand in central Maine. #agchat
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drewbender:
Drew Bender checking in late from Marion, OH. Production ag background and H.S. Agriculture Educator. Had an FFA event tonight. #agchat
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sollmana:
@kathrynshallen Must be nice. My classroom experience has been in urban 6th grade room. Won't see ag room til 2nd semester Senior yr #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q6 Ag Ed student organizations are a great way to supplement #ag courses. We had a speaker come into talk fundraising w/ ATA #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q6 Require future teachers to study both sides of hot issue e.g. biotech & understand the players, their tactics & why it matters. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q6 There may be a lot to cover & learn, but where there is a will, there is way. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: Faculty should be willing to be innovative to teach. Always doing what we've always done gets us nowhere. #agchat
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Rune67:
RT @kmrivard Q6 Encourage enthusiasm. My ag instructor was awesome, he's one of my heroes, and it's all because he LOVES his job. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q6 Successful Ag in University has to be promoted COOL. Best club at Cal Poly SLO is Dairy Club great promos very popular #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q6 Maybe give continued edu support/ideas to Ag Ed teachers when they first start teaching? #agchat
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ezweber:
q6: I think all High school ag instructors should have some production experience either from home or internship #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q6 Require any student in #ag to take a course in professional debalte, assignments to include topics like ethanol vs. feed prices. #agchat
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kathrynshallen:
Q6 courses in the college of edu that we have to take don't always relate to our situations... #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q6. I don't think the economics has changed to much in 30 years. Ag industry makes it tough to keep a good ag teacher long. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q6 More ongoing ed. Esp. short courses. Things change so fast, you have to be learning all the time. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: Ag Ed faculty has to do one thing they don't seem to do anymore--TEACH. #agchat
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ezweber:
RT @mpaynknoper: Q6 Require future teachers 2 study both sides of hot issue e.g. biotech & understand the players, their tactics etc #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
@kmclaflin #agchat Q6 can you point to a webpage at your school that would have Ag Ed major requirements to help understand ag ed bckgrd?
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iTweetMeat:
Q6 Be Socratic, ask questions, and teach by being conversational. And all you learned in those 4 years may not always ag Gospel. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q6 There are a growing # of farmers/ranchers getting credentials to teach. Full of hands on experience. #agchat
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cespenshade:
While we are talking about ag careers, we need to figure out how to get the next generation on the farm. Can't have ag w/o farms. #agchat
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Earthnik:
@MarieB41 Well if you knew me, you would know I am adamantly opposed to genetically modified food. biology ≠ biotech #Agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q6 Clubs and Ag promo in University must make NOISE. That is why so much anti-ag! #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
That would be great!! RT @AR_ranchhand: Q6 Maybe give continued edu support/ideas to Ag Ed teachers when they first start teaching? #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q6 Point of last assign would be for #ag students to learn about compromise, stand in other people's shoes, understanding diff persp #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: If there's any ag ed faculty from other universities out there--I'm sure u are GREAT :) Please move to Michigan ;) #agchat
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drewbender:
Q6 Univ. need to help new teachers with keeping courses lab science based and intergrating core class content to validate program.
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kathrynshallen:
Q6 IL has a student branch of the professional ag teachers assoc. GREAT conferences!! #agchat
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agropinion:
Q6 How to teach Ag for the city person. How to grow food in small spaces, with city resources. #agchat
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agchat:
OK, we'll wrap up Q6 in a few minutes, then onward to Q7... #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
we have 2 break the bubble RT @kmclaflin Networking huge. Im excited to have internship w/NAAE this summer to do just that :) #agchat
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kmrivard:
Having Twitter issues already. Hopefully they sort themselves out. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q6 While professors play a large part, pre-service teachers need to realize they are in control of their education and be proactive. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @drewbender: Q6 Univ. need to help new teachers w/keeping courses lab science based & intergrating core content to validate prog. #agchat
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MarieB41:
Q6: Oregon has Summer Ag Institute through OSU. 40 teachers go on a week long hand on agriculture experience. #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q6 This is definitely a ? I have struggled with. I couldn't ask for better ag ed faculty, but there is so much to cover!!!! #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT @MarieB41: Q6: Oregon has Summer Ag Institute through OSU. 40 teachers go on a week long hand on agriculture experience. #agchat
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MarieB41:
Q6: Make the teachers work a semester in production agriculture. Eye opening experience. Summer Ag Institute (SAI) opens eyes!!!!! #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q6 @sollmana Being self-sufficient has it perks though. I think it's good training to be a future ag teacher. :) #agchat
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agchat:
Q7 is now up, if you could please wrap up Q6. Thanks much! #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q7 I think it starts by finding other farmers to join you. Again, strength in numbers. The more people who want it, the better #agchat
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sollmana:
Q7: Start with the school board. These ppl are prolly members of the community not isolated in school system, so should listen more. #agchat
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kathrynshallen:
Must go study for my Ag Econ and Human Geography finals... thanks for letting me join!! #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q7 Well...parents marched right in an demanded it at a school board meeting for us. A few years later, we got an #ag program. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q7 Would you have to approach it diff if there is already a questionable program/approach/message being taught? #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q7 Need to start with the school boards & be sure that natural resources are included as part of ag. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q7 Develop relationship with influencer, find out what's important to them, relate #ag to that. Presto, you have a connection! #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Q7 Get students involved in the proposals. Again, show examples and reasons why it's important! #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q7 - get the students involved too when you can. don't underestimate the power they have #agchat (sry for so many typos!)
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kmclaflin:
Have to head out to a Sigma Alpha meeting. Sorry to leave such a great convo! #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q7 Start with "who you know" and progress from there. Get introduced to the right ppl. #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q7 Join a school advisory committee or simply introduce yourself to existing ag eductors within the school #agchat
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drewbender:
Q7 Get the science teachers on board, especially biology teachers. Ag fits into all their content. Also, business & speech teach. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q7: Don't go in by yourself. Strong community support is huge when trying to get stuff accomplished w/ag ed programs. #agchat
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ezweber:
q7: Find curriculum that teaches the standards with ag lit messaging (AITC is good for that) Teaches don't want 2 teach more, #agchat
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agropinion:
Q7 Find your allies on the inside of the system. There's probably someone hungry to do more already. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @drewbender Q7 Get science teachers on board, especially biology teachers. Ag fits into content. Also, business & speech teach #agchat
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sollmana:
Q7: Serve on advisory boards. Board members are super imp to teachers and programs. #agchat
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ranchwife4life:
RT @sollmana: Q7: Dont go in by yourself. Strong community support is huge when trying to get stuff accomplished w/ag ed programs. #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
RT @drewbender Q7 Get science teachers on board, especially biology teachers. Ag fits into content. Also, business & speech teach #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT @drewbender: Q7 Get science teachers on board, esp biology teachers. Ag fits into all their content + business & speech teach #agchat
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agchat:
RT @ezweber: q7: Find curriculum that teaches standards with ag lit messaging (AITC is good for that) Teaches dont want 2 teach more #agchat
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drewbender:
RT @ezweber: q7: Find curriculum that teaches the standards with ag lit messaging (AITC is good) Teaches dont want 2 teach more, #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q7 Don't forget math teachers. Ag is filled with practical math applications. #agchat
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sollmana:
Q7: Have students talk w/school board members, admin...share how imp ag ed is to them #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q7 If teaching "Meatrix-esque" info, how do you flag that / call them out? What is the olive branch? #agchat
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follownathan:
Q7 Gd chance you will have to intro school board etc to #ag terminology. Put more farmers on the school board. #agchat
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cloveragent:
Hey #agchat. 4-H agent, former ag teacher, 4-H and FFA alumni April Bowman here. Just leaving 4-H Talent show. I'll check transcript later.
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Porkchop1950:
Q7, Once you get that great program started, protect it with as much involvement as you can muster from the community. #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q7 Offer to sponsor an educator conference/pasture walk on your farm..get them alone and then pitch your ideas. #agchat
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cespenshade:
Think creatively. There are some online ag programs out that are available with modern farms and its free. Promote them to teachers. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q7 provide teachers with a list of farmers willing to host tours or be a guest in the classroom #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q7 Curriculum that has standards built in, w/ ag aspects, can be incorporated easily & is essential. #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q7 - offer to come as a guest speaker to get a foot in the door. use that time to get students excited about ag so they'll want it #agchat
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lmworden:
@iTweetMeat Talk to someone who has a reasonable understanding - point out inaccurate info, counter with correct/real info & sources #agchat
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rebeccahannam:
Q7. Great question! Thanks for all the thoughts. Since we don't have "#ag teachers" in Canada, I think we struggle with this. #agchat
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lmworden:
RT @NYFEA: Q7 offer to come as a guest speaker to get a foot in the door. use time 2 get students excited about ag so they want it #agchat
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agchat:
Q8 (Via @minnemom) What are good children's books about #ag that are accurate & not overly simplified? Libraries can be ally. #agchat
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drewbender:
Q7 Have local FFA chapters do Food For America or other similar events at urban schools #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q8 What are good children's books about #ag that are accurate & not overly simplified? Libraries can be ally. #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT @drewbender: Q7 Have local FFA chapters do Food For America or other similar events at urban schools <~~ great idea #agchat
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ezweber:
Q8: sorry abt the pitch but MN-AITC has a good bundle on r website w/ teacher guides. #agchat
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Earthnik:
Q8 Not to be flippant but we could start with Everybody Poops (no disagreement) and work from there! #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q8: My HS FFA chapter sets aside some money each year to purchase ag related books at the school's book fair so the $$$ stays #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Love it! RT @Earthnik: Q8 Not to be flippant but we could start with Everybody Poops (no disagreement) and work from there! #agchat
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cespenshade:
I think there is a need for middle school books. Most are either for young children or adults. #agchat
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ezweber:
q8: Cris Peterson books r g8, Cattle Kids, Sunflower Farmer, The Tree Farmer #agchat
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agropinion:
Q8 I still think every kid should read the Little House series. Then have a farmer talk about how it was then and how it is now. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
@Earthnik Q8 Sorry, but I have to ask this. If everyone poops, then why is it problematic that cows poop more than you? #agchat
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cespenshade:
I think also another challenge is how do we get older ag books updated? My kids have books that I read as a kid. #agchat
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sollmana:
RT @agropinion: Q8 I still think evry kid should read Little House series. Then have farmer talk about how it was then and now #agchat
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ezweber:
Q8: Susan Anderson and Dr. Joanne Buggey r currently writing 14 books (2/commodity) abt ag 1 for lower grades 1 for middle #agchat
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lmworden:
I don't mean to pitch early, but the Holstein Foundation has some workbooks geared towards dairy subjects that're for 8-16 year olds #agchat
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agchat:
Q8???? RT @cespenshade: I think there is a need for middle school books. Most are either for young children or adults. #agchat
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flying_tomato:
Not really ag per se, but Sarah Stewart's The Gardener is really wonderful--seed saving goodness. #agchat
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kmrivard:
I've lost track of the discussion because of other things popping up, but I gotta say I'm loving all the new faces! #agchat
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agchat:
If Twubs isn't working for you, then use tweetchat - it appears to be in good order tonight and the stream is flowing nicely. #agchat
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Earthnik:
Q8 In my world one could read Silent Spring - but why not get together and WRITE one? #agchat
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flying_tomato:
We have a librarian do story time at our farmers market, so young kids books on ag would be really useful. #agchat
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agchat:
Q9 will be up in a couple of minutes, keep on rockin' the chat! #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Great suggestion. RT @Earthnik: Q8 In my world one could read Silent Spring - but why not get together and WRITE one? #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q8 I think an Einstein style (age appropriate) AG series...ALSO AG video games (done fun yet factual) #agchat
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agchat:
Q9 (via @NEFarmBureau) Does anybody have a list of farmers willing 2 host farm tours for youth orgs, others? How's that working? #agchat
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carrieoliver:
@agchat Late Carrie breaking commodity trap by celebrating natr'l diff'cs b/t farms, breeds, regions, husbandry, aging & talent #agchat
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lmworden:
Very cool! RT @flying_tomato: Q8 Librarian does story time at our farmers market, so young kids books on ag would be really useful. #agchat
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NYFEA:
i love that! @flying_tomato We have a librarian do story time @ our farmers market, so young kids books on ag would b really useful. #agchat
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ezweber:
@dairygoddess I have offered services to Baby Einstein everytime they come out w/ an inaccurate ag book/video Need 2 do my own #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q9 Does anybody have a list of farmers willing 2 host farm tours for youth orgs, others? How's that working? #agchat
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kathrynshallen:
@NYFEA I enjoyed #agchat, but it was CRAZY hard to follow... thanks for letting me know about it!!... NOW, I'm going to study, for real ha:)
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NYFEA:
Q9 we're doing 4 in CA in December for 18 - 40, but it's not free :/ I can ask around though #agchat
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cespenshade:
Our local grange does 2 ag events (ag day and June dairy month) with library. Huge successes!! #agchat
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agchat:
Q9 is now up - you all are doing a splendid job of keeping up... #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q9 Our local Ag Advisory Committee & Ag Teachers have comprehensive list. Shared with all teachers in the district. Works well! #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q9, our local Rotary Club puts Ag tours together for foreign exchange groups. Would work for interested US groups as well. #agchat
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rebeccahannam:
RT @JeffFowle: Q9 Our local Ag Advisory Committee & Ag Teachers have comprehensive list. Shared with all teachers in the district. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q9: The MN Grown database/website has that as a search option. #agchat
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kmrivard:
@TheBellWitch Q9 I've been to an Alpaca Day event! Granted, I've helped sheer at the ranch I went to, but...it still counts. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q9 I don't know of any local farmers who really host tours. They may go to the schools, but the schools generally don't come to them #agchat
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carrieoliver:
@agchat Don't have list per se but anyone in vicinity of Ontario should visit Carl Cosack @ Peace Valley Ranch / Rawhide Adventures #agchat
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agchat:
RT @Porkchop1950 Q9 local Rotary Club puts Ag tours together for foreign exchange groups. Would work for interested US groups, too #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q9 Working on a student exchange w/ a school in AL to come to N. CA & experience rural school & farm/ranch life for a full 1/4. #agchat
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UddertechInc:
Hello All! Better late than never i guess! dairy farm in lakeville, MN-I'll try to jump in when I can! #agchat
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ezweber:
Q9: I think we r on our school districts short list :) Get asked a lot, once they find out there is no stopping :) #agchat
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organicnymilk1:
Q9 I think The AgChat Foundation should consider developing a Speakers Bureau of some kind.... #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q9 I like to think I give #ag educations to suburbanites, one weekend trip at a time. #agchat
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FarmDay2010:
FarmDay2010There are no better advocates for farming than the farmers themselves -especially on own farm! #agchat #agchat
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cespenshade:
We had a call from a suburban church wanting to take their members to a farm. Wanted to teach about ag. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
@JeffFowle I never have seen a need for video games. Kids in city don't always have opport to play outside. Farm video game exposure #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT @JeffFowle: Wrking on a student exchnge w/a school in AL 2 come 2 N. CA & experience rural school & farm/ranch life for a full 1/ #agchat
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agropinion:
Q9 I think the farm tour list must be kept at a local /area level. State agri-tourism boards have resources. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q9: Our local area tourism bureau has us on a list, but has never asked... #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q10 I don't think it's so much the topic but rather the way in which it is presented #agchat
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rebeccahannam:
Q10. Kids seem to love learning about animals. This is an opportunity for us to talk the high level of care we give to them. #agchat
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UddertechInc:
Q10 our school kids LOVE to see a cow being milked and to learn how much milk a single cow makes in a day #agchat
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ezweber:
Q10: poop, bones and anything "yucky" for the young kids. We save bones from the compost pile #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q10 Kids like dairy a lot, for some reason. Animals are a great attention grabber! #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q10 Cooking for a home economics class and then learning where that food came from. It was great fun kids loved it. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q10 As if for during farm visits, ice cream and cookies, from start to finish. #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @ezweber: Q10: poop, bones and anything "yucky" for the young kids. We save bones from the compost pile #agchat
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lmworden:
Q10 General animal husbandry - what to feed an animal, how much, how to groom/care for it otherwise #agchat
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cespenshade:
Hands on is best. When working with kids and young adults they want interactive items. #agchat
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flying_tomato:
Q9 Animals are huge--esp. young animals. Seed saving/starting are fun. Worms? Bugs? Depends on the kid! #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q10 i think when you get to HS in larger cities, urban farming is interesting. Like on the city rooftops.. they're small but edu. #agchat
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FarmDay2010:
Hands on, dirty, fully involved - in Aus we have Stephanie Alexanders Kitchen Garden program in primary schools ..fantastic #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q10 Greenhouse student projects, disections, wood & metal working, in-field work experience through school. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q10 You'd be amazed what a few fuzzy bunnies can teach kids about livestock production :) #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q10 Anyhting that incorporates technology is hot, or interaction. Don't talk at 'em, let them do. Oh, wait, that's adults, too. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
RT @mpaynknoper: Q10 Anyhting that incorporates technology is hot, or interaction. Don't talk at 'em, let them do. Oh, wait, that's adults, too. #agchat
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AnitaStuever:
Interest is in the presentation--hands-on, multisensory, experiential education is always best. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q10 this is out there. A friend has a puzzle of all of the bones from a cow that kids can assemble. Bessie in a Box. #agchat
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rebeccahannam:
Q10. I started a school visiting program for local fair. Our presentation includes sharing #ag facts & related fair exhibits. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @agropinion: Q10 this is out there. A friend has a puzzle of all of the bones from a cow that kids can assemble. Bessie in a Box #agchat
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FairFoodFight:
Q10: 1st-3rd grade kids love "how it works." Bee hives & pollinators. How milk comes to them. Basic gardening. Making rain gauges. #agchat
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TruffleMedia:
#agchat Q10 my kids loved the National Zoo in DC farm exhibit (technical and interactive displays).
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ezweber:
q10: whatever you do, don't do a powerpoint! Boring to no end #agchat
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NYFEA:
Farmville? :P RT @mpaynknoper Q10 incorporates technology is hot, or interaction. Dont talk at, let them do. Oh, thats adults, too. #agchat
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ezweber:
That is freaking awesome! RT @agropinion: Q10 A friend has a puzzle of all of the bones from a cow that kids can assemble. #agchat
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flying_tomato:
Q9 Anything they can harvest/taste, too. Lets kids realize that a sugar snap pea (or even a beet) can taste amazing fresh. #agchat
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FairFoodFight:
RT @agropinion: Q10 A puzzle of all of the bones from a cow that kids can assemble. Bessie in a Box || COOL!! Waaant it. Life size?? #agchat
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sollmana:
Q10: "Creature Features" out in our wetlands are always a big hit with kids #agchat
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agchat:
Just snuck Q11 in. Sorry for lack of warning, your moderator has been cat herding all day and brain is muddled. #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q10 When my kids where in elementary I used to take a baby calf to school and lambs. They love ANYTHING baby..that poops LOL #agchat
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sollmana:
Q11: International ag is the only online ag class I've taken and I don't know that I'd recommend it. #agchat
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jsamuelson56:
Q10 Had kid visit at cow show-jumped in-hayd, watered, etc BUT refused to pick poop-told her part of it-she did in end & loved it 2! #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q11 Learning from the AgChat foundation is a good place to learn how to communicate :) #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q11 not too promote to heavily, but NYFEA has teamed up to help provide some. More info on our website or you can DM me #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q10 Owl Pellets where a big hit...taking apart and putting together the bones #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q11 I know of none that did not require some sort of Univ enrollment. #agchat
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BG_garden:
@sollmana what is 'creature features' out of wet lands? I live in the black swamp and I am doing rain gardens. #agchat
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agchat:
Have to say the same. RT @iTweetMeat: Q11 I know of none that did not require some sort of Univ enrollment. #agchat
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StacySchutz:
Just got my hubby packed and off to another Farm bureau meeting. Sad to miss most of #agchat!
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TheBellWitch:
Q10: I find a lot of things we take for granted doing or being able to do, if you show it to kids/adults they think you're a Deity #agchat
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sollmana:
@BG_garden We have stations to look under the pond, rip open and log and look at bugs, learn bird sounds, tell animal pelts apart #agchat
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J_M_Craig:
Q11 I had an ag buss. class on line, horrible!! it was an epic fail #agchat
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agchat:
Q12: What's the one executable idea you've learned tonight that you can apply? #agchat
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follownathan:
Q10 Much like dissecting frogs in science class I have recently witnessed children very interested in the anatomy of chickens etc #agchat
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sollmana:
@mpaynknoper Yeah, I learned from class but it would have been better by travelling. Not his fault, just not a good online subject. #agchat
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cespenshade:
I think some good certificate programs for those not interested in a 4 year degree but ag is a hands on education #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q12 Keep going. It may seem daunting to reach out to a huge population, but we need to stick to it and show the world what ag is! #agchat
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NYFEA:
Q12 - researching more online ag ed programs & keeping an ear out for farms who welcome youth tours #agchat
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sollmana:
Q12: Network w/fellow ag teachers and ag ed students. Lots to learn from other experiences. #agchat
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lmworden:
Q12 - Ag relates to everything! Just need to think of creative ways to present it to consumers and increase uptake of info. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Q12 Connect w/ school boards, administrations & faculty. It's up to you to open the door. #agchat
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lizdehart75:
RT @agchat: Q12: Involve kids in every aspect of gardening -- planting, watering, harvesting, composting. #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q12 I think it's just to do something! Get our story in front of kids and their parents. #agchat
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iTweetMeat:
Q12 Team up with others to develop public educational materials (books, online courses) - and seek $ sponsors for said materials #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q12 Continue promoting #FFA and #4H to the folks who might not be familiar with it. Volunteer w/ the students, too. #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q12, would welcome any ag group interested in Colorado Agriculture to ask for a tour and then put it together. #agchat
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agropinion:
I guess we should work on an app for building a cow on line too. (With prizes)n #agchat
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lmworden:
RT @iTweetMeat: Q12 Team up w/ others to develop public edu materials (books, online courses) & seek $ sponsors for said materials #agchat
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CastAgScience:
Q12 continue to spread the message of agriculture- stressing the importance of continued ag education to all ages #agchat
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flying_tomato:
Well, so much for my presence in #agchat --phone calls, dinner, everything conspired against me! Sorry!
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ComfyPaws:
RT @lmworden: Q12 Ag relates to everything! Just need to think of creative ways 2 present it 2 consumers and increase uptake of info #agchat
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dairygoddess:
Q12 Keep on promoting. Do it with fun and show the world we are the "cool crowd" with strong bones too LOL #agchat
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agropinion:
Q12 I'm willing to help organize a National Farm Tour day thru some of our ag associations. #agchat
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agchat:
It's pitch time, so share your site, idea, blog, etc. To start, give a big follow to @agchatfound - new handle for our Foundation. #agchat
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agchat:
It's pitch time, so share your site, idea, blog, etc. To start, give a big follow to @agchatfound - new handle for our Foundation. #agchat
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lmworden:
Great convo tonight - thanks everyone! Now about 1.5 hours past my bedtime, but that's OK, it was worth it! :) #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Q12, Continue to work with that local ag instructor to make sure they are appreciated and involved in order to keep them. #agchat
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UddertechInc:
Q12: keep our "Barn doors" open to the next generation of consumers so they can teach their families #agchat
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agchat:
If you have any interest in advancing #agvocacy through SM, you are welcome to join our Foundation's efforts. Please send a DM. #agchat
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JeffFowle:
Wonderful discussion tonight! Have to run to do chores. Heart felt thanks to all for participating. #agchat
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StacySchutz:
Q12 I've got 300 kids coming to my farm next week. We are excited to show them what we do! #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT Earthnik Fair Warning: I do get followers from #AgChat - but please note I have a completely different philosophy.
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J_M_Craig:
I enjoyed the discussion tonight!! I wish I could join more often! #agchat
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Porkchop1950:
Good night fellow Ag chatters. It is interesting and best of all, It is sure better than TV's version of dancin with the stars. #agchat
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LPELC:
Just lurking tonight--looks like it was a great conversation #agchat
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courtneyhbeck:
Just me tonight, not participating on behalf of clients. Great to meet everyone, thanks for being nice to a newbie! #agchat
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agchat:
Please share any ideas you have for future week's topics by sending DM. See you all next week - same time, same place. #agchat
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agchat:
Thanks to everyone for a productive, positive chat. Have a great week in agriculture! #agchat
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Earthnik:
#agchat - always interesting - and the truth is always somewhere in the middle. Thanks for the discussion!
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PghRedPill:
Dear Monsanto & Conventional Chem. Farmers, SUCK IT!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!! Sincerely, RoundUp Resistant Weeds #agchat
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kmclaflin:
Was able to fit in #agchat and a little Sigma Alpha sisterhood bonding before work. Success! Great conversations and ideas for ag ed! :)
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UddertechInc:
thanks #agchat for a nice wind down to my evening! Good night all and I'll b tweeting from the office tomorrow!
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mpaynknoper:
Still wiping Crystal Light off my equipment, just found more on my iPhone and bottom of speakers. Sticky #agchat moderating hands!
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Earthnik:
@PghRedPill Careful dude—Monsanto I get—but those farmers have pitch forks! (And they're victims of the system not perpetrators) #agchat
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AR_ranchhand: @iTweetMeat There are feedlots in Penn? Are they more like backgrounding operations? #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Format for #agchat 1) Networking 8-8:15 pm ET 2) Moderated ?s 3) Executable idea 4) 9:55 Ask your own ?s, pitch your site...
CastAgScience: @eburnsthompson tweeting tonight on behalf of @CASTagScience (Ames, IA) www.cast-science.org #agchat
mpaynknoper: Hi #agchat. It's MPK in Indiana (for a month - woot!!!) in moderator's chair this eve. Extensive background with #4H, #FFA and on #farm ed.
courtneyhbeck: Hi all! First time here. I'm a NC-based ag PR girl and writer. Also a 4-H alum & have a Master's in Extension Ed. #agchat
TroyHadrick: Troy from Vale, SD 4H alum and volunteer leader, also sit on the SD FFA Foundation Board. #agchat
ThomsonVnyrds: Jen,4thgen Napa winegrape grower,never wanted to go to Ag college,ended up at one @CalPoly!Handling family biz,#Agvocate #agchat learner!
rebeccahannam: Rebecca here - Ontario farm girl, University of Guelph #ag student, @onfarmanimal volunteer and 4-H member. #agchat
kathrynshallen: Kathryn, Ag Edu major at Illinois State #agchat
agchick: Evenin' from me and @cornguy Ya'll hold down the #agchat fort without us, ya here? http://mypict.me/6Irvj
follownathan: Nathan here in Vermont. Lurking this evening #agchat
AnitaStuever: #agchat Anita in Michigan--former ag teacher, past state officer, worked for FFA on local, state and national levels. Farm kid, 4-H member.
FairFoodFight: Barth Anderson of @fairfoodfight (Minneapolis) checking in for #agchat. #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: Sorry #agchat but I'm going to have to catch the transcript. Have a great convo on ag ed
KSagJournalist: Amy here from Kansas, lurking this evening #agchat
A_Finnamore: Hi, Allison here from Atlantic Canada. Ag editor, writer, comms. Will jump in and out tonight while I write a story. #agchat
KimberlyVonD: RT @kmrivard: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. #FFA #agchat
organicnymilk1: skulking in the shadows, near the mushrooms... #agchat
AgriBlogger: Chuck Zimmerman, Publisher, AgWired.com. Just ordered Shari's Berries for our Mom's for Mother's Day. Reminder . . . #agchat
agropinion: Hi everyone Jody, rancher/blogger from southeast Kansas. #agchat
Porkchop1950: Hello from Coloraful Colorado. Nice to be here this evening. #agchat
pastorpatriot: RT @JeffFowle: even as the better things we now enjoy have come 2 us through the struggles of former years. #agchat / Except BO messed it up
RinckerLaw: Ag/Enviro attorney stopping by from NYC - Illinois cattle girl. #agchat
NYAgriWomen: State Affiliate of American Agri-Women ( @Women4Ag ) stopping by #Agchat tonight
FARMERJEREMY: central NY dairy farmer, Virginia tech Dairy science grad '00 #agchat
farmeditor: Late to the party. Farm mom, journalist and 4h leader in Kansas #agchat
cespenshade: another way to connect with the non-farming folks is through organizations like Grange. It is great to see non-farmers argue for ag #agchat
RayLinDairy: Unfortunately missing #agchat due to a County Farm Bureau Meeting
FarmerHaley: In the fields trying 2 catch #Agchat http://twitpic.com/1l35co
dairygoddess: Howdy All! Barbara Martin, dairy farmer, Central CA. Checking in for a short bit! #agchat
MarieB41: RT @AR_ranchhand: Q3 #Ag is as much a part of US history as any other industry. So why should it not be a part of cirriculum? #agchat
convoco: RT @JeffFowle: Q3 Vast majority of population has no idea where their food comes from, let alone how it was grown. Need 2 reconnect. #agchat
GreenSoil: RT @mpaynknoper: Q3 Buying & selling cattle at an early age taught me more about business & $ management than any class every has, including college. #agchat
flying_tomato: Rebecca from Flying Tomato Farms, SE SD veggie producer checking in. #agchat
cowartandmore: Evening folks! Kathy Swift, veterinarian, mom, agvocate, wine drinker and jewelry (not necessarily in that order) here for #agchat
shaunhaney: Checking into #agchat. Seedguy who also owns RealAgriculture.com from Lethbridge Alberta Canada
friendthefarmer: Buying LOCAL works better for everybody #agchat #foodie http://bit.ly/dkscpV (expand)
Big_Norm: RT @mpaynknoper: Q5 Help them see how #ag is nearly 20% of US economy; one that is the basic building block for any country, developed or not! #agchat
AR_ranchhand: @AnnaGiannini I kind of got distracted. I rarely get to join in on #agchat and it's a good convo tonight. ;-)
TruffleMedia: joining #agchat late, fixing outdoor things damaged in recent rain... Got use that daylight saving time thing.
ranchwife4life: RT@dairygoddess:Q5 We need 2 make it COOL&noble..kind of like the armed forces or peace corps..Draw kids 2 it. Update "farmer" image #agchat
jessstrout: Hi all, sorry to be late. Hope I can contribute to great convo! Jess, farmhand in central Maine. #agchat
drewbender: Drew Bender checking in late from Marion, OH. Production ag background and H.S. Agriculture Educator. Had an FFA event tonight. #agchat
cloveragent: Hey #agchat. 4-H agent, former ag teacher, 4-H and FFA alumni April Bowman here. Just leaving 4-H Talent show. I'll check transcript later.
Silvanamondo: RT @Earthnik: RT @agropinion Q6 How to teach Ag for the city person. How to grow food in small spaces, with city resources. #agchat
Longknife12: #Steak night - a little more done than I like but was still excellent. #agchat Stewart's Meat porterhouse, cowboy http://twitpic.com/1l3kbc
jilib: Trying to read #agchat coming home taking a load of fats to Greenville http://tweetphoto.com/21107814
iTweetMeat: @sheepwriter Hi! If interested in participating in the stream, try using twubs.com or tweetchat.com and watch the #agchat fly by!
JMJLaurent: #agchat Twubs doesn't like me today. Won't post my comments!
AnnCamden: Q8 Great image of Am. farmer in Farmer Boy at end of chapter on July 4. #agchat @agopinion, agree on Little House.
FarmDay2010: #FarmDay2010 we help children understand farming first hand by asking our farmers to host a city family for a dy #agchat
TheBellWitch: Q9: I know that there is a nat'l alpaca day-listing farms for tours and such http://www.nationalalpacafarmdays.com/ #agchat
UddertechInc: Hello All! Better late than never i guess! dairy farm in lakeville, MN-I'll try to jump in when I can! #agchat
jsamuelson56: Checking in for #agchat late. Jersey breeder work for farm credit Massachusetts
WellPreserved: RT @carrieoliver: @agchat Don't have list per se but anyone in vicinity of Ontario should visit Carl Cosack @ Peace Valley Ranch / Rawhide Adventures #agchat
farmrsmarktsfan: RT @FarmDay2010: #FarmDay2010 we help children understand farming first hand by asking our farmers to host a city family for a dy #agchat
StacySchutz: Just got my hubby packed and off to another Farm bureau meeting. Sad to miss most of #agchat!
lizdehart75: RT @agchat: Q12: Involve kids in every aspect of gardening -- planting, watering, harvesting, composting. #agchat
kst8er76: RT @agropinion: I guess we should work on an app for building a cow on line too. (With prizes)n #agchat
girlhasappetite: RT @FarmDay2010: FarmDay2010There are no better advocates for farming than the farmers themselves -especially on own farm! #agchat #agchat
mpaynknoper: @zweberfarms Aren't you just the cat? :) ? here would be if it's organic, conventional, CAFO, family or some other form of milk? #agchat
eburnsthompson: enjoyed #agchat tonight- good reminder why I love the #agriculture industry
Greg_Guenther: #Math #Teachers Rock! RT @JeffFowle: Q7 Don't forget math teachers. Ag is filled with practical math applications. #agchat
PghRedPill: Dear Monsanto & Conventional Chem. Farmers, SUCK IT!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!! Sincerely, RoundUp Resistant Weeds #agchat
CentralCityFFA: RT @kmrivard Q3 #FFA taught me more in one year as a Pres than most of my other classes did in four ;) #agchat
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