Winter 2014 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This newsletter from Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom announces upcoming workshops and conferences on topics like maple sugaring and gardening with young children. It provides details on a summer graduate course with farm visits and opportunities for volunteers to help with agricultural outreach programs. Scholarships are available for some programs. Mini-grants were awarded to schools for agricultural education projects. The newsletter emphasizes the educational, social, physical and nutritional benefits of gardening with young children and getting them involved in agriculture.
Spring 2011 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Autumn 2010 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Winter 2013 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Winter 2012 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Spring 2012 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Spring 2013 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document announces upcoming workshops and conferences hosted by Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom (MAC) on topics like greening schools, maple sugaring, and growing agriculture. It also provides information on educational resources and mini-grants available from MAC, whose mission is to promote agricultural education. Details are given on the 2020 Massachusetts Agriculture Calendar fundraising campaign.
This newsletter from Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom announces upcoming workshops and conferences on topics like maple sugaring and gardening with young children. It provides details on a summer graduate course with farm visits and opportunities for volunteers to help with agricultural outreach programs. Scholarships are available for some programs. Mini-grants were awarded to schools for agricultural education projects. The newsletter emphasizes the educational, social, physical and nutritional benefits of gardening with young children and getting them involved in agriculture.
Spring 2011 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Autumn 2010 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Winter 2013 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Winter 2012 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Spring 2012 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Spring 2013 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document announces upcoming workshops and conferences hosted by Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom (MAC) on topics like greening schools, maple sugaring, and growing agriculture. It also provides information on educational resources and mini-grants available from MAC, whose mission is to promote agricultural education. Details are given on the 2020 Massachusetts Agriculture Calendar fundraising campaign.
The newsletter provides information about supporting the Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom (MAC) organization through donations, sponsorships and other activities. It outlines 10 ways to support MAC such as making donations, hosting workshops, selling agriculture calendars, or sponsoring educational conferences. It also announces upcoming workshops and courses for educators and provides program updates from MAC.
Autumn 2013 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Autumn 2011 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
1) The Loup City FCCLA chapter aimed to raise awareness of child hunger and support local food pantries through fundraising events and a food drive.
2) Goals included collecting 500 canned goods, raising $500 for No Kid Hungry, and educating the community on hunger issues.
3) Activities included a food drive, Christmas basket assembly, a cupcake eating contest, and a paper cupcake pledge fundraiser.
4) Over 800 items and $377 were collected, benefiting 114 local families and national anti-hunger efforts.
Common Roots Vermont - Healthy Food, Healthy Kids, Healthy FarmsRobert Fish
Common Roots connects farmers, educators, youth, families, and the wider community in building a sustainable future through place-based education and service programs. By collectively growing food for our schools, families, and food shelves, we celebrate the soil and soul of community. Our stewardship provides food security, affirms our local environment, and nurtures our common roots.
With appreciation to Lindie Rheeder, for creating this presentation as part of her UVM Food Systems Internship experience, Winter Session, December 2015–January 2016.
The document is a press kit for Dickerson Park Zoo that includes a fact sheet, news stories, feature stories, public service announcements, and information about an upcoming press conference. The press conference will announce upcoming events at the zoo including a Donor's Day event in June for donors who gave over $200 in 2013, updated summer hours, monthly kids' nights, and the groundbreaking of a new exhibit featuring an albino tiger and python donated by Charles Michael Darwin.
This document provides an agenda and details for the Living Lightly Fair event taking place on September 17, 2016 in Muncie, Indiana. The fair will run from 9am to 4pm and feature speakers on topics related to sustainability, activities for children, a green marketplace of vendors, food sales, and musical performances. There will also be a silent auction and book discussions. The goal of the event is to provide resources and information to support sustainable lifestyles.
Summary of information on how the DC Local Food Week went including evaluation numbers. For more information contact Andrea Northup of the DC Farm to School Network.
A handout used during the workshop 3 Places 3 Approaches: Farm to School Week in DC, MD and VA. Highlights a week long celebration in DC schools of local agriculture products.
The document provides information about Metro, a free daily newspaper distributed in Philadelphia. It summarizes that Metro is a "freemium" model, which means it provides free content and delivery but in a premium packaged format. It aims to provide concise news, entertainment, and lifestyle content to young urban professionals. Metro has the largest daily circulation in Philadelphia and reaches an unduplicated audience of young, active readers. It is competitively positioned compared to other Philadelphia newspapers in its younger demographic and exclusivity among readers.
Press release about Washington DC's Local Food Week. Handout given to participants in the workshop titled "3 Places, 3 Approaches: Farm to School Week in DC, MD and VA"
This document discusses school funding in Kansas and analyzes claims made in political advertisements. It explains that schools receive funding from multiple sources with specific rules for how funds can be spent. The general fund, which covers operational costs, has seen its per-pupil funding drop significantly in recent years. While the state is now distributing local property tax funds as state aid, total funding to districts has not actually increased. The analysis aims to provide an unbiased perspective on the school funding debate in Kansas.
Participant Melissa DeSa of Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. shared this summary of the conference she put together for her community. It highlights the garden tours, speaker highlights and general information about the conference for those unable to attend. Share it around and thanks Melissa!
Campus Cooks is a fraternity and sorority kitchen management company that provides full-time chefs for Greek organizations. Christine Domino is a marketing and communications specialist for Campus Cooks who pitches story ideas to publications. Some of her recent pitches include a Tri Delta sorority at Texas A&M raising over $10,000 for their Campus Cooks chef's wife's cancer treatment, and a Sigma Kappa sorority at the University of Tennessee hosting a philanthropic tailgate to raise money for Alzheimer's Association. Domino also oversees Campus Cooks' social media presence, creates marketing materials like newsletters and press releases, and writes content for their blog and LinkedIn page.
Buster G. Thompson graduated from Eckerd College with honors in creative writing and double minors in literature and political science. He has worked as a journalist intern, contributing writer, and staff writer for the Citrus County Chronicle since 2012 where he covers local politics, crime, and community events. Thompson also volunteered at wildlife parks and animal shelters. He participated in an environmental service trip to Nicaragua in 2014 where he learned about coffee farming and the country's relationship with the environment.
I created this brochure to use at various events to publicize the programs and activities that Portage County Farm to School participates in and offers to the community.
The document summarizes highlights from various humane education summer camp programs run by members of the Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE). It describes activities that campers enjoyed, including connecting with an author via Skype, arts and crafts projects focused on shelter animals, hands-on veterinary activities, gardening to grow vegetables for shelter animals, outdoor activities with shelter dogs like kayaking and geocaching, and creating an e-book to document camp experiences. The purpose is to share successful program ideas that other APHE members can adopt for their own camps.
The document provides details about the Charles Johnson Foundation's 5th Annual Sports Academy & Community Weekend event being held June 17-18, 2016 in Hawkinsville, Georgia. It includes an agenda with times and descriptions of sports clinics and activities for youth on both days. It also shares highlights from 2016 including donations, scholarships awarded, and a message from Charles Johnson challenging participants to make a positive impact in their community.
The document summarizes various programs and events from ACCESS, a nonprofit that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need. It discusses upcoming events like the Mayors United event and Disc Jam, recaps recent events like the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, and highlights programs like housing assistance, cooking classes, and fresh produce from community gardens. It also profiles a local veteran who received rental assistance and a family who achieved homeownership after years working with ACCESS programs.
Winter 2009 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Spring 2009 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The newsletter provides information about supporting the Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom (MAC) organization through donations, sponsorships and other activities. It outlines 10 ways to support MAC such as making donations, hosting workshops, selling agriculture calendars, or sponsoring educational conferences. It also announces upcoming workshops and courses for educators and provides program updates from MAC.
Autumn 2013 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Autumn 2011 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
1) The Loup City FCCLA chapter aimed to raise awareness of child hunger and support local food pantries through fundraising events and a food drive.
2) Goals included collecting 500 canned goods, raising $500 for No Kid Hungry, and educating the community on hunger issues.
3) Activities included a food drive, Christmas basket assembly, a cupcake eating contest, and a paper cupcake pledge fundraiser.
4) Over 800 items and $377 were collected, benefiting 114 local families and national anti-hunger efforts.
Common Roots Vermont - Healthy Food, Healthy Kids, Healthy FarmsRobert Fish
Common Roots connects farmers, educators, youth, families, and the wider community in building a sustainable future through place-based education and service programs. By collectively growing food for our schools, families, and food shelves, we celebrate the soil and soul of community. Our stewardship provides food security, affirms our local environment, and nurtures our common roots.
With appreciation to Lindie Rheeder, for creating this presentation as part of her UVM Food Systems Internship experience, Winter Session, December 2015–January 2016.
The document is a press kit for Dickerson Park Zoo that includes a fact sheet, news stories, feature stories, public service announcements, and information about an upcoming press conference. The press conference will announce upcoming events at the zoo including a Donor's Day event in June for donors who gave over $200 in 2013, updated summer hours, monthly kids' nights, and the groundbreaking of a new exhibit featuring an albino tiger and python donated by Charles Michael Darwin.
This document provides an agenda and details for the Living Lightly Fair event taking place on September 17, 2016 in Muncie, Indiana. The fair will run from 9am to 4pm and feature speakers on topics related to sustainability, activities for children, a green marketplace of vendors, food sales, and musical performances. There will also be a silent auction and book discussions. The goal of the event is to provide resources and information to support sustainable lifestyles.
Summary of information on how the DC Local Food Week went including evaluation numbers. For more information contact Andrea Northup of the DC Farm to School Network.
A handout used during the workshop 3 Places 3 Approaches: Farm to School Week in DC, MD and VA. Highlights a week long celebration in DC schools of local agriculture products.
The document provides information about Metro, a free daily newspaper distributed in Philadelphia. It summarizes that Metro is a "freemium" model, which means it provides free content and delivery but in a premium packaged format. It aims to provide concise news, entertainment, and lifestyle content to young urban professionals. Metro has the largest daily circulation in Philadelphia and reaches an unduplicated audience of young, active readers. It is competitively positioned compared to other Philadelphia newspapers in its younger demographic and exclusivity among readers.
Press release about Washington DC's Local Food Week. Handout given to participants in the workshop titled "3 Places, 3 Approaches: Farm to School Week in DC, MD and VA"
This document discusses school funding in Kansas and analyzes claims made in political advertisements. It explains that schools receive funding from multiple sources with specific rules for how funds can be spent. The general fund, which covers operational costs, has seen its per-pupil funding drop significantly in recent years. While the state is now distributing local property tax funds as state aid, total funding to districts has not actually increased. The analysis aims to provide an unbiased perspective on the school funding debate in Kansas.
Participant Melissa DeSa of Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc. shared this summary of the conference she put together for her community. It highlights the garden tours, speaker highlights and general information about the conference for those unable to attend. Share it around and thanks Melissa!
Campus Cooks is a fraternity and sorority kitchen management company that provides full-time chefs for Greek organizations. Christine Domino is a marketing and communications specialist for Campus Cooks who pitches story ideas to publications. Some of her recent pitches include a Tri Delta sorority at Texas A&M raising over $10,000 for their Campus Cooks chef's wife's cancer treatment, and a Sigma Kappa sorority at the University of Tennessee hosting a philanthropic tailgate to raise money for Alzheimer's Association. Domino also oversees Campus Cooks' social media presence, creates marketing materials like newsletters and press releases, and writes content for their blog and LinkedIn page.
Buster G. Thompson graduated from Eckerd College with honors in creative writing and double minors in literature and political science. He has worked as a journalist intern, contributing writer, and staff writer for the Citrus County Chronicle since 2012 where he covers local politics, crime, and community events. Thompson also volunteered at wildlife parks and animal shelters. He participated in an environmental service trip to Nicaragua in 2014 where he learned about coffee farming and the country's relationship with the environment.
I created this brochure to use at various events to publicize the programs and activities that Portage County Farm to School participates in and offers to the community.
The document summarizes highlights from various humane education summer camp programs run by members of the Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE). It describes activities that campers enjoyed, including connecting with an author via Skype, arts and crafts projects focused on shelter animals, hands-on veterinary activities, gardening to grow vegetables for shelter animals, outdoor activities with shelter dogs like kayaking and geocaching, and creating an e-book to document camp experiences. The purpose is to share successful program ideas that other APHE members can adopt for their own camps.
The document provides details about the Charles Johnson Foundation's 5th Annual Sports Academy & Community Weekend event being held June 17-18, 2016 in Hawkinsville, Georgia. It includes an agenda with times and descriptions of sports clinics and activities for youth on both days. It also shares highlights from 2016 including donations, scholarships awarded, and a message from Charles Johnson challenging participants to make a positive impact in their community.
The document summarizes various programs and events from ACCESS, a nonprofit that provides food, warmth and shelter to those in need. It discusses upcoming events like the Mayors United event and Disc Jam, recaps recent events like the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, and highlights programs like housing assistance, cooking classes, and fresh produce from community gardens. It also profiles a local veteran who received rental assistance and a family who achieved homeownership after years working with ACCESS programs.
Winter 2009 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Spring 2009 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Autumn 2008 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
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Autumn 2012 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
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Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
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Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
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Spring 2008 School Gardening News ~ Massachusetts
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Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
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Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The document discusses farm to school programs which connect schools and local farms. These programs serve healthy meals using local foods, incorporate nutrition education, and support local farmers. Studies show farm to school programs increase children's consumption of fruits and vegetables, benefit local farmers and economies, and various organizations help schools implement these programs.
National Farm to School Month is celebrated in October to recognize farm to school programs and their role in improving child nutrition, supporting local economies, and educating children about food origins. The National Farm to School Network provides resources like this communications toolkit to help promote awareness of farm to school programs during the month. The toolkit offers suggested social media posts, newsletter text, press releases and media pitch ideas for communities and organizations to utilize.
The document is a resume for Daniel X. Keto, who is seeking a secondary biology teaching position in the Kalamazoo Public School system. He has 17 years of experience in science education and natural history at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. He is currently completing his Master's in Teaching through the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship program. Through the fellowship, he has intern teaching experience at Kalamazoo Central High School and the Kalamazoo Juvenile Home. His goal is to utilize his knowledge of community resources to help students make connections between science and their lives.
The document discusses the benefits of farm to school programs which connect local schools and farms. It outlines how these programs can improve school meal nutrition, support local farmers and economies, educate students, and reduce environmental impacts. Specific examples of successful farm to school initiatives are provided from different states. National data on school meal programs is also presented to support expanding local food procurement in schools.
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The document summarizes the community service projects completed by Columbus Summer Interns at Ernst & Young over the summer of 2009. The interns organized various events and activities to support local organizations in the areas of community, animals, recycling, education, and more. Their efforts included volunteering at a soup kitchen and food drive, walking dogs at an animal shelter, cleaning up a park, reading to children, and holding fundraisers like jeans days and a volleyball tournament that raised over $1000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
School Gardening Guide - Growing Agriculture in Your Classroom Brochure ~ Massachusetts
|=> The mission of Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom is to foster an awareness and learning in all areas related to food and agriculture industries and the economic and social importance of agriculture to the state, nation and the world.
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Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
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Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
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City Chickens for your Organic Garden
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
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In 2015, South Carolina Future Minds organized several initiatives to support public education in South Carolina, including honoring teachers at the 50th annual Teacher of the Year celebration, distributing books to schools, launching a statewide STEM competition, and expanding a summer reading program for students in disadvantaged schools. They saw increased donations for public schools and relief funds. While data shows their work, the full impact depends on improved student performance in the future.
The document discusses AmeriCorps VISTA, a program within AmeriCorps focused on fighting poverty. It describes how the author became a VISTA member serving at Campbell University to strengthen existing community service programs and build partnerships between the university and local organizations addressing issues like food insecurity and support for migrant farm workers. During her term of service, the author recruited over 800 volunteers and coordinated various community service initiatives on campus.
Gardens for Learning: Creating and Sustaining Your School Garden
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
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Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
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Gardens for Learning: Creating and Sustaining Your School Garden
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
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The document summarizes various events happening in the Clover Park School District. It announces a meeting for teachers to learn about certification requirements. It recognizes Certificated Employees Appreciation Week and thanks teachers for their dedication. It discusses Comcast volunteers beautifying Custer Elementary during Comcast Cares Day. It also briefly mentions other events like We Day, a penny fundraiser, Mann Middle School artifacts being displayed, and a future chefs cooking competition.
The document discusses Kansas Children's Service League's (KCSL) 120th anniversary activities and events, including their annual meeting where awards were given to recognize contributions to helping children. It provides details on KCSL's programs and services, partnerships, and upcoming events like building healthy families tours to educate the public. The document also features stories of children available for adoption through KCSL.
Massachusetts School Garden Start-Up Workbook
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
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School Garden Start-Up Workbook
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
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School Gardening Guide - Massachusetts School Garden Start-Up Workbook ~ Massachusetts
|=> The goal of this how-to manual is to serve as a workbook as you start up your school garden
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http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
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Ruth Jones, a Christian teacher without a master's degree or administrative experience, was unexpectedly named principal of a struggling inner city elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that was on the verge of closure due to poor academic performance. Through prayer, addressing students' practical needs, and recruiting volunteers, Jones led a dramatic turnaround of the school over 20 years. Test scores and graduation rates increased sharply, and the school now has a waiting list despite originally facing closure. Jones attributes the school's success to aligning herself with God.
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1. Workshops & Conferences
Annual Winter Conference
Saturday, March 8, 8:30 - 3:30
Paul R. Baird Middle School
Ludlow, MA $50
Day of Garden Skills Workshops &
Demonstrations for School Garden
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 - 3:00
Tranquil Lake Nursery, Rehoboth Free
Summer Graduate Course
8 Workshops on Massachusetts Farms
Starting: Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Ending: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Farms across the State
Details on page 7.
Feature Topic:
Massachusetts State
Grange
Mission: Massachusetts Agriculture
in the Classroom is a non-profit 501
(c)(3) educational organization with
the mission to foster an awareness
and learning in all areas related to
the food and agriculture industries
and the economic and social
importance of agriculture to the
state, nation and the world.
Looking Back on My 30
Years with Agriculture
in the Classroom in MA!
By Marjorie A. Cooper
It was the early 1980s when U.S.
Secretary of Agriculture, John
Block, announced the beginning of
Agriculture in the Classroom and
asked each state to develop a program.
The entire agricultural community
found the idea of connecting with
classrooms and teachers very
appealing. I was just one of many
farmers/educators from across the
state who was enlisted to help draw
up a plan for this exciting new ag-education
program for Massachusetts.
It was an exhilarating and promising
time. Federal and State Departments
of Education wrote Memorandums of
Understanding with Departments of
Agriculture. Our MA Commissioner
of Education signed a MOU with our
Commissioner of Food & Agriculture,
Fred Winthrop. In 1983 a Declaration
of Intent for our new organization was
signed by Governor Dukakis on a
nice June Day in Boston, when many
were there to celebrate agriculture and
there were even cows on the Common.
The MAC Committee, led by Janet
Christensen, hosted a fund-raising
luncheon at the restaurant over Cheers.
4-H Leader John Sterling served as
our first Chairman, connecting MAC
with lessons developed by FFA and
4-H for program guidance.
The Newsletter of Winter 2014
MAC President Marjorie Cooper in the early
days. She began her journey with MAC in 1982.
MAC managed to raise funds and
entered into a contract with UMass
Amherst. We engaged Dr. Barbara
Koech, a recent graduate of the School
of Education, to write curriculum and
offer workshops. After she relocated
to Kenya with her family, we moved
across campus to the School of Natural
Resources, engaging Wayne Hipsley
as a 4-H/MAC representative. He
continued to offer workshops and
lessons for several years until the
costs of maintaining an office at
UMass exceeded our meager means.
morning, when I returned from
milking cows, there would be mail to
answer and telephone calls to return.
The USDA had a budget allowing
for a few employees. They held
conferences in Wash., D.C. and shipped
boxes of ag-education materials,
written by USDA employees to the
state committees. Regional meetings
soon developed and there was much
collaboration between the states. Each
MAC soon rebuilt. Jim Munger
proposed a new Mini-Grant program
in 1992. Teachers who have received
these small grants have created model
programs and now teach others.
In 1995, Debi Hogan became our
Education Coordinator, working with
the Board to introduce a newsletter,
workshops, conferences, lessons,
school garden education and more to
build the program that we have today.
We remain indebted to all of our
partners -- farmers, teachers, board
members and those early leaders.
2. September 2013 Mini-Grants
“Sch. Garden for Integrated Classroom”
Concord Public Schools $250
“Backyard Chickens”
Tri County Schools, Easthampton $700
“From Seed to Pumpkin”
Cold Spring School, Belchertown $360
September Funding Total $1,310
2013 Mini Grants
The MAC Mini-Grant program
awarded $8,625 in 2013 to support
the eighteen worthy agricultural
education projects listed below.
Each year MAC awards mini-grants,
usually in the amount of $300 to
$500, to teachers and schools. The
deadlines for proposal submissions
are the first of April, September
and November. We encourage any
Massachusetts educators to submit a
proposal to enhance their education
program. Information and guidelines
are available on the website.
April 2013 Mini-Grants
“Stoughton Day Children’s Garden”
Stoughton Extended Day Program $500
“Walpole School Garden Program”
Elm Street Elem. School, Walpole $450
“Claremont Academy Comm. Garden”
Claremont Academy, Worcester $600
“Village School Organic Garden”
Village School, Marblehead $200
“HMS for the Deaf Garden Project
Horace Mann Sch. for Deaf, Boston $500
“Sustainable Agriculture Garden
Col. Parker Middle Sch., Chelmsford $500
“Garden on Wheels”
King’s Kid Care, W. Bridgewater $360
April Funding Total $3,110
November 2013 Mini-Grants
“Growing Green Through the Grades”
Tahanto Reg. Middle Sch., Boylston $500
“Gateway to Gardening”
Gateway Regional HS, Huntington $1,035
“What Came First the Gallus gallus
Domesticum or the Ovum”
Touchstone Comm. School, Grafton $650
“Smith Leadership Organic Garden”
Smith Leadership Acad., Boston $1,020
Four $250 Dairy Grants Awarded: $1,000
Algonquin Regional HS, Northboro
Bristol Co. Agricultural HS, Dighton
Gateway Regional HS, Huntington
Mt. Everett Regional HS, Sheffield
November Funding Total $4,205
President’s Message
It was another busy year for MAC as
we continued the quality programs
that teachers have come to expect,
while expanding our outreach. In
July, we introduced a new Summer
Conference, with all workshops
connecting the classroom to the
school garden. The conference was
an overwhelming success. We are
now planning for the summer of 2014.
A grant from the Massachusetts
Dairy Promotion Board sponsored
four dairy-based lessons for the
elementary grades, four dairy
workshops and mini-grants to
four high school educators. The
Eastern and Western MA Trustees
of Eastern States Exposition are
sponsoring children activities and
promotional materials for the 2014
Big E, and the Massachusetts State
Grange awarded a grant to sponsor
MAC’s education programs. We send
our gratitude to all of these sponsors
for their generosity and faith in
MAC, and also thank the farmers
and teachers who are an integral part
of our educational programs or send
donations to support our efforts.
“Who Grew My Soup?”
Marjorie Cooper
President
Last year we began a collaboration
with CT Agriculture in the
Classroom to expand our annual
Winter Conference, offering thirty-two
workshops across four sessions
to help bring agriculture from the
farm to the classroom. The 2014 MA/
CT Winter conference will be held
on Saturday, March 8. Our school
gardening efforts continue to flourish.
We developed three new How-to-
Guides for the School Garden,
added 20 garden-based lessons with
agricultural extension and mentored
twenty new school gardens thanks to
funds from the Mass. Department
of Agricultural Resources and
the Massachusetts Society for
Promoting Agriculture.
Total 2013
Mini-Grant Awards $8,625
MAC and the Massachusetts
Trustees of Eastern States
Exposition are partnering to promote
the 4th Annual Massachusetts
Agri-Science Excellence Award.
The winning teacher will receive
recognition in the MAC newsletter,
a plaque and award ceremony at the
Big E, a classroom grant of $200,
and a trip to the Big E with busing
and tickets for his/her students for
September of 2014. The application
and guidelines can be found on the
MAC website under grants and
awards and are due February 14.
Three additional bus trips and tickets
to the Big E will be awarded - one to
any teacher in Western Mass. and two
to urban teachers in Eastern Mass.,
courtesy of the MA Trustees of the
Big E. To apply, send an e-mail to
MAC with your name, school, grade
and a brief description of how the trip
to the fair will benefit your students.
Send by February 14. Awards will be
notified in March.
MAC is happy to announce that,
through a special printing by National
Agriculture in the Classroom, we will
be selling copies of “Who Grew My
Soup?” by Tom Darbyshire as a
fund-raiser to support our educational
programs. It tells the story of young
Phineas Quinn and his questions about
the vegetable soup his mom serves
for lunch. Phin declares he won’t
slurp a single spoonful
until he knows
the answer to
such questions
as “Who grew
these carrots?
Who grew these
tomatoes?”
This previously
u n a v a i l a b l e
book is being
offered in a
soft-cover edition, and can
be purchased from MAC for $15
with an additional $3 for shipping
and handling. This is a great way to
support MAC and also to add a useful
resource to your classroom, school
library or local library.
Win a Trip to the Big E
3. The Grange
An Agricultural Resource in Your Community
Many communities in Massachusetts have Grange Halls located in them, but
unless you have had interactions with the organization inside you may not
know exactly what the Grange is and what this noble organization does. The
Grange is a family community organization with its roots in agriculture. The
National Grange, or the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, was founded in 1867
by Oliver Hudson Kelley, a farmer and clerk in the US
Post Office. He was joined by six colleagues, William
Saunders, Francis M. McDowell, John Trimble, Aaron
B. Grosh, John R. Thompson and William M. Ireland.
Later, Caroline Hall, Kelley’s niece, was recognized as
the eighth founder for her contributions to the founding.
Grange Resources
Massachusetts State Grange
www.massgrange.org
Albert J. Thomas Library Museum
State Grange Museum
425 Main Street Rutland, MA 01543
National Grange
www.nationalgrange.org
Mass. Dept. of Agriculture
List of all major fairs in Mass. www.
mass.gov/agr/massgrown/fairs-directory.htm
The New England Grange Building at the
Big E - Eastern States Exposition
www.thebige.com/fair/activities/ave_
Grange.asp
The Grange Museum at the Topsfield Fair
http://topsfieldfair.org/grange.php
Grange Books & Resources
“Friend of the Farmer” by Charles M Gardner
“People, Pride, and Progress” by David Howard
“The Granger Movement”
by Solon Justus Black
“Rich Harvest: A History of the
Grange 1867-1900” by D. Sven Nordin
“Knights of the Plow” by Thomas Woods
“The Grange, 1867-1967:
first century of service and evolution” by
William Louis Robinson
“Origin and Progress of the Order of the
Patrons of Husbandry in the United States: A
History from 1866 to 1873”
by Oliver Hudson Kelley
Information for this newsletter
was taken from the resources listed above.
Grange Roots Initiative
In October 2013, the Massachusetts State
Grange launched the “Grange Roots”
initiative. This new program encourages
Granges to become more involved in
agricultural education in their communities.
Many Granges are already very active in
agricultural programs, but this new initiative
is meant to highlight these programs and
create the opportunity for greater community
involvement in Grange activities and vice
versa. Examples of programs local Granges
may be doing as part of this initiative are
programs on canning, seed saving, making
cheese, connecting with bees, starting
seed libraries, getting
involved in community
gardens, farmer’s
markets, and more. For
more information about
“Grange Roots”, visit
Mass. State Grange
website at www.
massgrange.org.
The Grange first appeared in Massachusetts on June 17, 1873 when Guiding
Star No.1 was organized in Greenfield. Over the next five months seventeen
more Community Granges were organized across the state. On December 4,
1873, representatives from the eighteen separate Community Granges met in
Greenfield and organized the Massachusetts State Grange. Grange membership
continued to grow and hit its peak of approximately 51,000 members in
Massachusetts in 1949. Though membership is not at that point now, there
are currently 55 Community Granges
in Massachusetts with an aggregate
membership of more than 2,000.
The primary interests of the Grange
have always been agriculture and
community service. Education about
and promotion of agriculture are
at the heart of the mission of the
Grange, as well as working for the
betterment of our communities. The
Grange has been responsible for leading
the charge on many significant issues
throughout its history. Such important
achievements as Rural Free Delivery of
Mail, Suffrage for Women, and Right to
Farm laws have all been part of Grange
advocacy. Here in Massachusetts, it
was through the efforts of Grange
members that the American Elm and the
By Christopher Szkutak,
MAC Technical Associate & Massachusetts State Grange Legislative Director.
What is the Grange?
Following the Civil War, President Andrew Johnson sent
Kelley to survey the damage that was done to southern
agriculture as a result of the war. Seeing the destruction,
both to farms and to society in general, Kelley realized
that in order for the nation to fully recover from the
devastation of the Civil War, people in the North and
South would need to see each other as members of one
large family. To this end, he began a plan for a fraternity
of farmers (both men and women) that would serve
not only as an educational and social organization, but
would also bind people from across the country together for a common purpose.
On December 4, 1867 the National Grange was born in Washington, D.C.
The ideas set forth by the founders of the organization caught on quickly and
membership increased steadily, reaching a peak of 858,000 members by 1875.
Oliver Hudson Kelley,
founding member and First
Secretary of the National
Grange
1873 Grange Promotional Poster
4. Grange: A Personal Perspective by Christopher Szkutak
Chickadee became our state tree and bird respectively. The State Grange was also actively involved in the first Arbor Day celebration in the state in 1885. In Massachusetts today, Granges are probably most connected with agricultural fairs. Many Granges throughout the state hold their own fairs in the fall or collaborate with local community fairs. These fairs include local agriculture, crafts, and baked goods. The Grange also has a strong presence at the Big E in West Springfield with the New England Grange Building housing artifacts, as well as a general store that sells items produced by Grange members.
Although the Grange is active on the national and state level, the backbone of the organization is the community Grange. These local chapters meeting regularly, at least once a month, to discuss issues affecting their community, plan events or service projects. They also offer special
I officially joined Northborough Grange, No. 119 on July 14, 2002, but my involvement with the Grange started long before that. My family became Grange members in the 1940s. Though they were not farmers, they were interested in the community activities that Northborough Grange had to offer. My grandparents become more involved at the local level and eventually became very active at the state level. A year after I was born, my grandfather was elected as Massachusetts State Grange President. Due to my family’s active involvement, some of my earliest memories are of attending Northborough Grange dinners or the Annual State Grange convention. Even at a young age I saw the important work the Grange was doing at the local level, so when I turned 14 it seemed like a natural fit for me to become part of the fourth generation of my family to join Northborough Grange.
I joined the Grange because of my family connections, but I have stayed a member because of the positive impact the Grange has had on me as person. If it were not for the mentors I have had and the opportunities for public speaking that I have participated in, I would likely not be a teacher. As a young member I have seen how my ideas can have an effect on the National Grange policy. Last year I wrote a resolution to suggest a National Grange policy
My Grange membership has also given me leadership training that will help me in my future career. In 2009, I was selected as the Massachusetts State Grange Youth Ambassador and had the opportunity to represent Massachusetts at the National Grange convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There I had the opportunity to witness the deliberations of the National Grange and attend many workshops where I learned to hone my leadership skills. While attending National Grange, I was selected to be the National Youth Ambassador and represented National Grange at many different events. These experiences have made me a more confident person and helped me to better see the pathways that are available to me in the future. I have never regretted my decision to the join the Grange. It is such an important part of my life and I look forward to continuing to work within the Grange in the future. When Northborough Grange closed, I transfered to Uxbridge.
change that passed at my community Grange, then passed at the State Grange and was brought up for discussion at National Grange. That is one of the beauties of the organization. All state and national Legislative Policies and changes to by-laws start at the local level. As a grassroots organization, the local units are just as important as the National Grange. My involvement in the Grange has also provided me with an opportunity to learn more about agriculture and the legislative policies and laws that affect farmers. Though I have always had an interest in politics, the opportunity to learn from farmers and non farmers, has brought about a greater understanding of agriculture and made me a stronger advocate for agricultural-related issues. I have also been given the opportunity to give back to my community. Through community service projects, like raising funds for DCF or donating dictionaries to local third graders, I am making a difference.
Historically, the Grange was one of the first organizations that gave an equal voice to women as well as to men. Women were allowed to vote and hold office in the Grange 60 years before they received the right to vote nationally. Young people also have a place in the Grange. They are allowed to vote and hold office once they reach the age of 14. All Grange members are treated equally whether age 14 or 87. At all levels of the Grange there are special contests and programs for young members age 14 to 35 that foster leadership development. There is no requirement to be a farmer for Grange membership. The primary requirement is the desire to work to make a difference in the community. There are committees within each Grange for people who want to get more involved or are interested in agricultural or legislative issues, but also for people who are interested in doing community service work.
Reproduction of a Promotional Poster of a Grange Meeting
programming, such as educational speakers or demonstrations of home-steading techniques. Grange membership is open to anyone older than 14, with special membership and programming available to those 5 to 14 years of age.
5. Ways Teachers Can Get Involved With the Grange
1. Invite local Grange members to your classroom to discuss the history of
their Grange and your community. In some cases, Granges have been actively
involved in their local communities for more than 100 years, the records of the
Grange might shed light on some interesting facts about your community.
Massachusetts Grange Fairs
Visit your local Grange fair! These
fairs not only offer the opportunity
to connect with your local Grange
but also provide your students with
the possibility to show some of the
products they have grown in the
school garden. Below you will find
information about the Grange fairs
in Massachusetts.
Dartmouth Grange Fair (Sept.)
Location: Patrons Hall in Historic
Russells Mills Village
Contact: info@dartmouthgrange.org
Activities: Judged exhibits, displays by
local organizations, food, country store,
demonstrations, live animals, giant penny
sale, carnival games, auction
Dunstable Grange Fair
(Third Saturday in August 2014)
Location: Town Common, Dunstable
Contact: Charlie Tully President
Dunstable Grange @ tulcows@aol.com
Activities: Judged exhibits, food, games
& activities, crafts, live music, auction
Rochester Grange Fair (August)
Location: Grange Hall
Contact: sash48@comcast.net
Activities: Displays of fresh vegetables,
flowers, canning, baking, handcrafts,
ham & bean supper, auction
Shelburne Grange Fair (August)
Location: Fellowship Hall, Shelburne
Info: http://www.shelburnegrange.org/
shelburne-grange-fair.html.
Activities: Judged exhibits, crafts, food
exhibits, flea market & chicken barbecue.
South Middleboro Grange Fair (August)
Location: Grange Hall, South Middleboro
Contact: 508-866-7845.
Activities: Exhibits of fruits, vegetables,
flowers, canned goods, baked goods,
needlework and crafts, baked goods sale
and a bazaar.
Ware Grange Fair (August)
Location: Grange Hall, Ware
Contact: 413-284-1135.
Activities: Tag sale, bake sale, raffle,
exhibits on display, ham and baked bean
supper, and auction
Williamsburg Grange Fair (September)
Location: 10 Main St., Williamsburg
Contact Candace Smith, President at
greyledge1@juno.com
Activities: Judged exhibits, food, auction
There are fifty-five Granges across Massachusetts. To find
contact information visit www.massgrange.org or contact State
President Matthew Johnson at statemaster@massgrange.org.
2. Contact your local Grange to determine if their members have any agricultural
specialities and invite them to share them with your class.
3. Attend an event at your local Grange. Granges hold many different kinds of
events that vary with the membership. From film nights to guest speakers to
legislative issue programs, Granges have special programming at their meetings
that are always open to the public.
4. If you have a school garden or an agricultural program at your school, contact
your local Grange and discuss giving a presentation about your program at their
next meeting. T his is a great way for your students to connect with people in
the community who care about agriculture and will be very interested in what
they have to say.
5. Invite Grange members to help you with your next agricultural project.
Whether it is helping in your school garden, teaching students how to plant
seeds and take care of plants, or helping to suggest different ways of preserving
fresh food, depending on the membership of your
local Grange there are many possibilities for greater
involvement.
6. Visit the New England Grange Building at the
Big E in West Springfield or at the Topsfield Fair to
talk to Grange members about what they do and see
a sampling of their crafts.
7. Scholarships for students going to college are
available through the Massachusetts State Grange.
Students must be a Grange member for one year to apply.
8. Attend the workshop titled “The Grange: Agricultural History and a Resource
for Your Classroom” at the MAC Winter Conference in Ludlow on March 8.
Join Your Local Grange!
Abington Grange #57
Acushnet Grange #285
Anawan-Oakton Grange #221
Bedford Grange #283
Beverly Grange #306
Boxborough Grange #131
Bradford Grange #238
Central Comm. Grange #22 (Boylston/Westboro)
Charlton Grange #92
Chesterfield Grange #83
Community of Feeding Hills Grange #382
Dartmouth Grange #162
Dracut Grange #216
Dudley Grange #163
Dunstable Grange #31
East Freetown Grange #307
Easton Grange #196
Groton Grange #7
Guiding Star Grange #1
Hanover Grange #206
Highland of Huntington #48
Hinsdale Grange #19
Holden Grange #78
Hope of Hadley #15
Laurel of West Newbury #161
Nantucket Grange #378
New Braintree Grange #170
Norfolk Grange #135
North Orange #86
Norwell Grange #410
Petersham Grange #95
Pittsfield Grange #14
Ponkapoag of Canton #231
Prescott of Pepperell #73
Rochester Grange #257
Rowley Grange #204
Rutland Grange #242
Scituate Grange #389
Shelburne Grange #68
South Middleboro Grange #337
Southwick Grange #46
Sterling Shirley Grange #53
Stockbridge Grange #295
Sudbury Grange #121
Swansea Oakhill Seekonk Grange #148
Upton Grange #125
Uxbridge Grange #200
Ware Grange #164
West Boxford Grange #140
Westport Grange #181
West Stockbridge Grange #246
Weymouth Grange #387
Whately Grange #414
Williamsburg Grange #225
Williamstown Grange # 366
6. m Grange Trivia
Due to the social nature of the
Community Grange, home economics
have always played a prominent
role. In Massachusetts, this interest
took greater shape when in 1929 the
Massachusetts State Grange raised
funds to purchase furnishings and other
antiques dating to the Colonial period
for the Practice House for Home
Economics at UMass Amherst. The
House was used by the University to
teach homemaking skills that would
be needed for modern life.
These volumes are filled with local
or regionally popular dishes but also
highlight the use of local produce.
Many of the recipes can be useful in
the classroom as they incorporate the
fruits and vegetables grown in the
school garden. Below are examples of
simple Grange recipes.
Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom
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Home Economics, Grange and the Classroom
Cucumber Pickles
(N. Auburn Grange Cookbook, ME, 1919)
Ingredients:
1 gallon vinegar ½ cup salt
2 onions sliced thin 2 cups sugar
1 tbsp. favorite spices 2 tbsp mustard
Pepper to taste Cucumbers
Method:
Mix ingredients together in a large
container. Wash cucumbers and put
them in mixture. Stir from bottom once
every 3 days at least 3 times. Good to eat
in two weeks.
Applesauce Cake
(Oak Lawn Grange Cookbook, RI, 1914)
Cream together 1 cup sugar, ½ cup butter,
1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1
teaspoon nutmeg, 1 cup raisins; dissolve
1 teaspoon baking soda in 2 teaspoons
warm water, add to a cup of cold apple
sauce. Beat all together, then add 2 cups
flour. Bake 45 minutes.
One of the most prominent examples of
Grange involvement in home economics
is the wide availability of Grange
cookbooks. Community, State, and
the National Grange have published
cookbooks throughout the history of the
organization and are frequently used for
fund-raising. The Pennsylvania State
Grange used cookbook
sales to help
raise the
neces s a r y
funds to
build the
first girls
dormitory at
Penn State
University
in the late
1920s.
Work with your local Grange and
historical society to put together
a history of agriculture in your
town. What kinds of crops or
animals have been traditionally
raised? How many of those
crops are still grown in town
today?
Have students research the “Granger
Laws” and the Supreme Court cases
that are associated with them (Munn
v. Illinois and Wabash v. Illinois).
How did these cases affect business
in the United States? Are they still
relevant to today?
Have students find out what kinds
of activities the Grange in your area
participated in at its founding. Why
was the Grange founded in your
town? Did it have a specific purpose?
What contributions has the Grange
made to your town? If the Grange has
a hall, when was it built? Who built
it? How did they pay for it?
Thank you to the Massachusetts State Grange
for supporting the development of this
Teacher’s Resource on the Grange.
Lesson Ideas
One program that is available to
Grange members ages 16-21 is the
opportunity to be selected as the state
Youth Ambassador. The purpose
of the Ambassador program is to
provide an opportunity for youth to
represent their state in and out of the
Grange and to build their leadership
potential. Each State Grange has the
opportunity to send two Ambassadors
to National Grange Convention as
their youth representatives. As part
of the requirements to qualify to
attend National Convention, youth
members must score an 80% or higher
on the Grange Trivia Challenge.
The Trivia Challenge encompasses
Grange history, as well symbolism
of different aspects of the Grange.
Some of the questions found on this
test are found below.
3) Where was Oliver
Hudson Kelley born?
1) Which Grange founder designed the
Gettysburg National Cemetery and
National Mall?
2) Who is the Master/President of the
National Grange?
4) When was the 5¢
National Grange
postage stamp
issued?
5) How many states
were represented at
the first regular delegate session of
the National Grange?
6) What was the first State Grange?
7) In what state was the first Community
Grange chartered?
8) Who was the first Master/President
of the Massachusetts State Grange?
9) Which former Massachusetts State
President has a State Park named
after him?
10) Who was the first female State
President of the MA State Grange?
Answers: 1) William Saunders; 2) Edward
Luttrell; 3) Boston, Mass.; 4) 1967; 5) 11;
6) Minnesota; 7) New York; 8) T. L Allis; 9)
Charles M Gardner, C.M. Gardner State Park
in Chester; 10) Kathleen M. Peterson (1997).
Notable Grange Members
• President Franklin D Roosevelt,
Chapels Corner Grange No. 872,
New York
• First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt,
Chapels Corner Grange No. 872,
New York
• President Harry S.
Truman
• Norman Coleman,
First U.S. Secretary
of Agriculture
• Norman Rockwell,
West Arlington
Grange, Vermont
• Krist Novoselic, a member of the
band Nirvana, Gray’s River Grange
No. 124, Washington
• Sarah Baird, First Female State
President (Minnesota, 1895-1912)
7. Exceptional Teacher Award
Mark Your Calendar! The 2014 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference will be held June 23-27 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. The theme is: The Sweet Story of Agriculture. The conference offers hands-on workshops and mini-workshops; make-and-take sessions and tours, as well as the opportunity to meet and share ideas with other educators. For more information visit www. agclassroom.org.
Do you know a teacher who does an exceptional job of bringing agriculture to life for their students? Consider nominating him or her for the MAC Teacher of the Year Award for 2014. Send us a description of his/her agricultural classroom and the reasons for your recommendation for the award. Applications are due March 15, 2014 and will be announced in the autumn 2014 edition of our newsletter.
Day of Garden Skills
Workshops & Demos
Spend an educational and fun day brushing up on your gardening techniques and learning new activity ideas for the school garden on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth. Twelve workshops and demonstrations to support successful efforts in the school garden will be held throughout the day, including fall crops, cover cropping, food preservation, seed saving, soil testing, cold frames, etc. The workshop day is free. There is a $30 fee for those wanting professional development. This educational event is sponsored by the MA Dept. of Agricultural Resources, Bartlett Tree Experts Co. & Tranquil Lake.
MAC is sponsoring our 13th Annual Winter Conference for Educators at the Paul R. Baird Middle School in Ludlow on Saturday, March 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Once again this year, MAC will co-sponsor with Connecticut Agriculture in the Classroom. The conference provides teachers with activity ideas, resources and curriculum connections to link the farm and the classroom.
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Four workshop sessions will be held during the day, with a choice of eight concurrent workshops per session. Each will be taught by a teacher, or teacher working together with a farmer, and will offer specific background and activities for either elementary, middle or high school. The $50 fee includes all workshops; breakfast snack and lunch from nearby Randall’s Farm, materials, and ten PDPs with a related classroom activity. Scholarships are available for new and urban teachers and farm educators thanks to a Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Grant. Visit the MAC website for a full list of workshops, registration form and the scholarship information at www.aginclassroom.org.
Summer Graduate Course
Check out our 3-credit Graduate Course presented with Fitchburg State College. The course meets Tuesday, July 1 and Thursday August 14 in North Grafton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each participant will attend both sessions and participate in six additional workshops on the farm. The fee for the three graduate credits, eight workshop days, materials and meals is $500.
8. 2014 Massachusetts Agriculture Calendar Photo Contest. Now is the time to start taking pictures for the 2014 Massachusetts Agriculture Calendar Photo Contest. Photos must be at least 4” by 6” and no larger than 8” by 10” and must have been taken in Massachusetts in the past three years. Send photos of local rural scenes, farm animals, and more by June 1 to Photo Contest, Mass. DAR, 251 Causeway Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114. For more information, e-mail to Richard.LeBlanc@state.ma.us. The twelve winners will be featured in the 2015 Mass. agriculture calendar and posted on MAC’s website. For details visit www.mass.gov/agr/.
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2014 Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Energy & Environmental Education. Apply on-line at http://commpres.env. state.ma.us/exedu/
BirdSleuth K-12 Activities for Feeding Birds from Cornell ornithology at www.birdsleuth.org.
Ag Literacy Resources from American Farm Bureau at www. agfoundation.org. Barn Again American History Resource with Lesson Plans and teaching guides from Smithsonian at www.museumonmainstreet.org/ education/ Click on Barn Again! Key Ingredients about Food in Our Everyday Lives with Lesson Plans and teaching guides from Smithsonian at www.museum onmainstreet.org/education/ Click on Key Ingredients.html
Nutrition Voyage - 7-8th grade exploration into wellness at www. fns.usda.gov/tn/nutrition-voyage- quest-be-our-best.
Soil Science Teacher Resources at http://soils4teachers.org.
Maple Resources and Teachers Packet at www.mapleresource. com/educationalinformation.html.
Calendar of Events
ResourcesFeb. 26 & 27 - Ecological Land- scaping Conference, in Springfield, visit www.ecolandscaping.org.
March 5 - MEES Conference at Holy Cross in Worcester. Theme Environmental Literacy for the Next Generation. www.massmees.org.
March 8 - Urban Farming Conf., Northeastern U., Boston at www. mass.gov/eea/agencies/agr/events/.
March 22 - MA Land Conservation Conference 8-4 in Worcester, visit www.massconservation.org.
March 26 - Mass. Agriculture Day at the State House. For info. e-mail to agpromoboard@mfbf.net.
April 17 - Mass. Sustainable Communities & Campuses Conference, Lowell at www. masustainablecommunities.com.
May 15 - Mass. Envirothon, environmental education competition for HS students at Sholan Farm, Leominster. Current Issue Topic is Sustainable Local Agriculture in MA at www.maenvirothon.org.
Garden Education Workshops for community & schools at www.bos tonnatural.org/gardeneducation.htm.