NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: 2018 CA AG in the Classroom Conference Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

 for the

2018 California  AG in the Classroom Conference

September 28-29  Palm Springs, CA

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Have you been interested in finding new and exciting ways to bring food, fiber, flowers, and fuel into your learning environment? JOIN US for the 2018 California AG in the Classroom Conference. Through the generous donations of the Imperial County Farm Bureau, Imperial County Vegetable Growers Association, and Farm Credit Services Southwest there are a limited number of scholarships available to Imperial County Educators!

Visit the CA Ag In the Classroom website for more information on the Conference

APPLICATIONS DUE: August 30, 2018 by 5:00PM

 Conference scholarship is open to Pre-K -12th grade educators in Imperial County who want to find new and exciting ways to bring food, fiber, flowers, and fuel into the classroom.

SCHOLARSHIP WILL INCLUDE:

  • The cost of registration for Sept 28-29, which includes meals, tours, and all presentations ($265).
  • 1 night at the Renaissance Hotel– Marriot in Palm Springs, CA ($139 plus taxes and fees)

*Attendees are responsible for their own transportation*

 

Send all applications to scwills@ucanr.edu

 or

APPLY ONLINE HERE

 

Eligibility:

  • Pre-K -12th grade teachers; all subject areas
  • Currently teaching in an Imperial County School in the 2018-19 school year
  • Interest in increasing comfort level when teaching about agriculture
  • Submit an application of interest by August 30th at 5PM
  • Commitment to identifying resources to integrate agriculture into core content and instruction
  • Willing to present to fellow educators and sponsoring organization on how you will integrate agriculture into your classroom

 

Questions?

Contact  scwills@ucanr.edu

 


By Stacey AMPARANO
Author - Farm Smart Manager