‘Growing Our Agri-Future’ to bring agriculture into classrooms
Senator Fred Akshar joined officials from Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), Broome-Tioga BOCES, and superintendents representing schools throughout the 52nd District on Friday, January 6, to unveil a new program aimed to connect local students with agricultural education and opportunities.
The name of the program is 'Growing Our Agri-Future' and it will bring agricultural educators into classrooms in five school districts across the 52nd Senate District as a pilot program.
Per a release from Akshar's office, the program will help students gain a greater appreciation for agriculture and its impact on communities throughout the area while highlighting the benefits of pursuing careers in the growing multi-billion dollar industry.
'Growing Our Agri-Future's' pilot program will begin this upcoming semester at Harpursville, Maine-Endwell, Owego Apalachin, Union-Endicott, and Windsor school districts.
“As a young man, I was raised in rural Afton, NY, where, like many parts of our community, agriculture is a way of life and an important economic driver,” said Sen. Akshar. “Agriculture is one of the biggest and most diverse industries in our community and the state, but the average age of a farmer in New York is 55. That tells me we need to invest in our future and help educate the next generation on the wide range of career opportunities available through agriculture.”
As part of the 'Growing Our Agri-Future' program, an agricultural educator will visit each school regularly throughout the school year, providing 14 lessons per month for each school. The classes and curriculum will be administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension, and it is reported that each school's curriculum will be customized to reflect the needs of each individual school; classes could range from learning about the science and technology of agriculture, to touring local farms, to growing food at school gardens.
“Cornell Cooperative Extension is excited to partner with Senator Akshar and Broome-Tioga BOCES,” said Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County Victoria Giarratano. “CCE programming provides exposure to experiential learning and promotes the diversity of agriculture. Agriculture is the leading industry in New York State. Creating a viable pathway to careers in agriculture is the priority of the ag in the classroom program.”
Broome-Tioga BOCES will serve as a primary sponsor of the program as well, and Broome-Tioga BOCES CEO and District Superintendent Allen Buyck said, “Broome-Tioga BOCES is very grateful to the Senator for reaching out to us and approaching this initiative with a regional perspective that will create a very positive experience for as many students as possible. We are looking forward to our collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension and the school districts on this BOCES.”
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The name of the program is 'Growing Our Agri-Future' and it will bring agricultural educators into classrooms in five school districts across the 52nd Senate District as a pilot program.
Per a release from Akshar's office, the program will help students gain a greater appreciation for agriculture and its impact on communities throughout the area while highlighting the benefits of pursuing careers in the growing multi-billion dollar industry.
'Growing Our Agri-Future's' pilot program will begin this upcoming semester at Harpursville, Maine-Endwell, Owego Apalachin, Union-Endicott, and Windsor school districts.
“As a young man, I was raised in rural Afton, NY, where, like many parts of our community, agriculture is a way of life and an important economic driver,” said Sen. Akshar. “Agriculture is one of the biggest and most diverse industries in our community and the state, but the average age of a farmer in New York is 55. That tells me we need to invest in our future and help educate the next generation on the wide range of career opportunities available through agriculture.”
As part of the 'Growing Our Agri-Future' program, an agricultural educator will visit each school regularly throughout the school year, providing 14 lessons per month for each school. The classes and curriculum will be administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension, and it is reported that each school's curriculum will be customized to reflect the needs of each individual school; classes could range from learning about the science and technology of agriculture, to touring local farms, to growing food at school gardens.
“Cornell Cooperative Extension is excited to partner with Senator Akshar and Broome-Tioga BOCES,” said Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County Victoria Giarratano. “CCE programming provides exposure to experiential learning and promotes the diversity of agriculture. Agriculture is the leading industry in New York State. Creating a viable pathway to careers in agriculture is the priority of the ag in the classroom program.”
Broome-Tioga BOCES will serve as a primary sponsor of the program as well, and Broome-Tioga BOCES CEO and District Superintendent Allen Buyck said, “Broome-Tioga BOCES is very grateful to the Senator for reaching out to us and approaching this initiative with a regional perspective that will create a very positive experience for as many students as possible. We are looking forward to our collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension and the school districts on this BOCES.”
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