Programs
Spring Conference
Growing Minds Through Mass Ag in the Classroom

April 12, 2025
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Auburn High School, MA
Cost: $50
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