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Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom

Programs

Spring Conference

Growing Minds Through Mass Ag in the Classroom

Flyer of Spring Conference
April 12, 2025
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Auburn High School, MA
Cost: $50
Workshops Preview
9:30-10:30: Workshop Session 1
  • Evelyn Golden: Gardening in the Classroom: Growing Minds with Green Practices
  • Sharon Nist/Christie Higginbottom: Botany on the Plate
  • Traci McCubbin, Emily Johnson, Kirstie Beaton: Building Community and Connections Through Farming for Ages 0-100+
  • Zoraia De Jesus Barros: How to Grow the Ethnic Crops of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Others
  • Dianna Provencher: The Basic Importance of the Honey Bees and Natural Pollinators
10:45-11:45: Workshop Session 2
  • Rebecca Cohen: Integrating Montessori Science Lessons/Materials into Animal Biology Studies
  • Julie Raymond: Beyond Veggies: How Growing Flowers Enriches Student Learning
  • Tina Bemis: September to May Gardening in Your Classroom
  • Jen Keaney and Beth Cogoli: Adaptations in the Garden
1:00-2:00: Workshop Session 3
  • Evelyn Golden: Cultivating Curiosity: Integrating Agriculture into Any Curriculum
  • Jocelyn Demuth: Teaching Science Through Native Plants: Free Curriculum!
  • Katy Riley: All About Composting in the Classroom
  • Kelly DeMolles: Engaging Students with Real-World Agricultural Challenges: A PBL Workshop
2:15-3:15: Workshop Session 4
  • Mel Gadd: What's the Buzz?
  • Whitney Hagins: Determining the Genetics of a Ca$h Cow
  • ML Altobelli: Working with Raised Beds in a School Setting
  • Mathew Nolls: Hydroponics in the Classroom

Interested in presenting, sponsoring, or exhibiting at the conference? Please contact JoAnnMossman