Do you think agricultural education should be apart of the course requirements in high school for public school education?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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farmeditor:
Q3 Our school K-12 started a garden. Its been a great tool to teach. #agchat
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agchat: Q3 Via @J_M_craig Do you think #ag ed should be apart of the course requirements in high school for public school #education? #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q3 Via @J_M_craig Do you think #ag ed should be [course requirement] in high school for public school #education? #agchat
cespenshade: Q3 I think we need to continue to find ways to make ag work into the current course load, not add more. #agchat
AnitaStuever: Sorry I meant Q3 not realistic. #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q3 Via @J_M_craig Do you think #ag ed should be apart of the course requirements in HS for public school #education? #agchat
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
kathrynshallen: Q3 YES! #agchat
J_M_Craig: Exactly 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
CastAgScience: Q3 growing up it was mandatory as an exploratory class for 8th graders, I would encourage more HS ag involvement #agchat
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
agropinion: 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
KSagJournalist: Q3: Our schools are so broke. It'd be better to add it to the science cirr. #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
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
iTweetMeat: Q3 As described, no, not realistic. Exposure via AIC and similar programs, yes, that should be required in every school. #agchat
FARMERJEREMY: Q3 Ag/Food Ed. should def. b in all schoold w/ accurate facts and options! #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
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
dairygoddess: Q3 Absolutely should be taught in school. It is the basis of life and knowledge of life skills! #agchat
NYAgriWomen: Q3: Having a required food/ag class would be very informative, particularly for urban schools in this state. #agchat
farmeditor: Q3 I think that by reaching out to teachers w resources they could see how ag could be included in every class #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
Rune67: #agchat Q3 I still remember putting a seed in those soil pods in a plastic cup in third grade, and watching it (cont) http://tl.gd/15b9d0
CentralCityFFA: RT @kmrivard Q3 #FFA taught me more in one year as a Pres than most of my other classes did in four ;) #agchat
