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Farming And Education : An Interview Project Advocating For Farm-Based Education, Rebekah Mindel
Farming And Education : An Interview Project Advocating For Farm-Based Education, Rebekah Mindel
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This thesis is meant to inspire educators to value farm-based education in which farming and education come together in experiential, inquiry-based learning.
Roots Of Farm And Family, Carol Gjenvick
Roots Of Farm And Family, Carol Gjenvick
Graduate Student Independent Studies
The current food industry is a vast and confusing system that often generates contradicting information, new jargon and trends on how and what to eat. Most families in urban and suburban regions shop at local grocery stores, supermarkets or chains and are far removed from the origins of their food supply. Even with the growing support of farmers markets and local farmers, the average person no longer has access to an actual farm. Children in particular, are less likely to understand how a farm operates, the essential role of the farmer, the impact of seasonal changes on food supplies and …