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Tag Archives: farm-based education
Guide by Your Side: What Makes a Good Extension Educator Good?
In my Social Sustainability on the Farm project, we’ve been looking at the social issues farmers face; so I have been thinking about healthy farmer relationships—both personal and professional. And since I work for UVM Extension, naturally I wonder about … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and Society, General info, Production information, Quality of life, Uncategorized
Tagged agronomy, farm-based education, SARE, social sustainability, sustainable agriculture
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Play It Farm Safe
How do you like to learn? Do you prefer an in-depth explanation before trying something new, or are you a jump-in-with-both-feet type? Do you remember best when you hear something, do something, or see something? As parents, educators or employers, … Continue reading
Posted in Resources for Beginning Farmers
Tagged children on farms, farm-based education, tractor safety, Youth Farm Safety
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Are there bad foods?
There is an assembly at my 7-year old daughter’s school once a week and parents are invited to attend. Typically one class does a presentation. My daughter’s class was “on” a couple of weeks ago because they just completed … Continue reading
Posted in Facts & Figures, General info, Marketing, Uncategorized
Tagged farm-based education, food safety, nutrition
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