Are you a farmer interested in hosting school groups or an educator looking to enhance school learning by visiting a farm?
School farm visits are mutually beneficial as they provide the farmer an opportunity to share their passion 和 knowledge of agriculture 和 to connect to their local community. Students benefit from visiting the farm because it provides an opportunity to discover 和 learn about agriculture, 参与实践活动, 有现实世界的经验, 和 foster a better underst和ing of agriculture.
Both the farmer 和 the educator will need to prepare for school visits in order to ensure a safe 和 enjoyable experience for everyone. To assist with preparations, we've developed this learning portal containing:
- 资源指南:学校农场参观为农民和教育工作者提供的指南
- 十大建议 主办学校小组
- Checksheets 涵盖广泛的主题领域
- 活动及课程资源
- 潜在社区列表 合作者
- 其他资源链接
This portal will assist you as you prepare for school farm visits 和 is appropriate for farmers interested in hosting school groups 和 for educators interested in taking students to visit a local farm.
资源指南:学校农场参观
下载完整指南， 在这里. The guide contains considerations for both farmers 和 educators, 活动当天的小贴士, an event information form 和 surveys for both the farmer 和 educator.
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举办一个学校小组的十大技巧
下载简报， 在这里.
Checksheets
Ensure the health 和 safety of visitors to your farm. Browse a collection of checksheets covering a wide range of farm safety topics.
Source: Integrating Safety into 田园旅游业 - www.safeagritourism.org
- 所有农场操作的检查表
Click on a topic below to access the full checksheet. These checksheets are applicable to all farming operations.
完成检查表后，单击 在这里 to access signage, sample policies, logs, etc. 帮助解决安全问题.*
*Consult your attorney for information on how you can manage liability specific to your farming operation 和 obtain information on your requirements when hosting school groups.
- 活动特定检查表
Click on the specific activity to access the checksheet.
完成检查表后，单击 在这里 to access signage, sample policies, logs, etc. 帮助解决安全问题.*
课程
- 课程资源
课堂上的国家农业 -访问他们的课程矩阵
弗吉尼亚·艾格在教室里 - Browse multiple agriculture-focused activities to enhance student learning
中大西洋农场教育网络 - Access activities reflecting the regional needs of the Mid-Atlantic
额外的资源
- 链接到信誉良好的资源
- 〇弗吉尼亚州合作推广 田园旅游业 - Find multiple resources on managing liability
- 将安全融入农业旅游-参观 www.safeagritourism.org 交互式演练, checksheets, signage 和 additional resources to address items found on checksheets.
*Consult your attorney for information on how you can manage liability specific to your farming operation 和 obtain information on your requirements when hosting school groups.
- 潜在的社区合作伙伴
- 农场信贷 - Reach out to your loan officer or local branch office.
- 合作推广 -你的当地 cooperative extension office may be able to speak at your event, 带上实践活动和讲义. 取决于你当地的办公室, 你可以接触到4-H, 银与自然资源, 牲畜代理, 和园艺大师. 搜索您的州扩展体育彩票正规app下载 在这里.
- 农业教育/FFA组织 - Consider reaching out to your local middle school or high school 和 speak with the ag educators or FFA advisors. They may be able to assist in multiple ways 和 could consist of on-site help on event day, 协助青年活动, 活动建议, 和头脑风暴.
- 土壤 & 水资源涵养区 -你的当地 field office may be able to provide support by offering to speak at your event. They may even have activities 和 h和s-on learning resources to bring along. For example, many field offices have activities related to soil health 和 erosion. They would make a great “station” students are able to visit while at your farm. Your soil 和 water conservation staff will be able to speak on topics directly related to your location. 搜索你所在州的办公室 在这里.
- U.S. 鱼类及野生动物管理局 ——美国.S. 和 Wildlife Service is committed to educating the next generation of l和 和 wildlife stewards. They seek to engage in educational opportunities. They may be able to assist you with on-site educational programming or be able to provide you with educational resources. Reach out to your local office to inquire about their offerings. 你可以搜索你当地的办事处 在这里.
- 商品组 - Search for a multitude of commodity groups in the National Commodity 和 Agricultural Organization Sites contact list. Get in contact with the organization’s local contact about any educational services they provide or free literature you can have. 搜索国家商品网站 在这里.
- 农业局 -你的当地 农业局 可能会有资源来帮助他们 教室里的Ag, 年轻的农民和牧场主 和 女性领导力项目.
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