Why do you believe it is important for our students to be agriculturally literate? I feel it is so incredibly important for all students to have an understanding about where their food comes from if we are going to make progress towards being able to feed a growing population while focusing on the sustainability of our planet as well.

From my science background, I also feel very strongly about creating scientifically literate citizens that can make informed choices in their everyday lives.  Hence the reason I created an elective class at Wayzata High School titled, “Ecology of Food.”  Through this Ecology of Food class I have seen students learn to respect food, appreciate those who grow it, and learn to think critically about complex issues that face our world.

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The CHS Foundation is sponsoring teachers from across the nation to attend the 2018 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference Agriculture for ME on Land and Sea in Portland, Maine, June 27-29. If you are a K-12 teacher and would like to participate in an engaging professional development experience and connect with educators from across the country, please consider applying for this scholarship, which covers the cost of early bird registration ($435). All other travel costs are the responsibility of the individual. The deadline for applications is Friday March 2, 2018

The Minnesota Youth Institute (MNYI) engages high school students in solving local and global hunger issues. This interactive, day-long program brings teens from across the state to the University of Minnesota for an immersive science experience while connecting with research and industry leaders. MNYI serves as a gateway to the World Food Prize Symposium and global travel, paid internships and a scholarship to the University of Minnesota. Visit the Minnesota Youth Institute website for more details.