TAYLORVILLE, Ill. — The University of Illinois Extension Unit 18 Agriculture Literacy Program held a workshop for local teachers on August 3, at the Christian County Extension Office. The workshop was offered to K-8 teachers in Christian and surrounding counties. This program provided educators with lessons and activities to incorporate agriculture education into their existing curriculum. Speakers from the Illinois Soybean Association and the Illinois Corn Growers shared hands-on learning methods the educators can incorporate into their classrooms.
This workshop is a part of a continuing education opportunity where educators earned four professional development hours. The goal is to encourage local teachers to use agriculture lessons and activities to teach core subjects. The program was concluded with a tour of GSI in Assumption, IL. Charlotte Schuricht, Agriculture Literacy Program Coordinator, stated, “We hope to educate teachers on the importance of the agriculture industry in feeding the world, the impact of the agriculture industry right here in Christian County and introduce future career paths for their students.”
University of Illinois Extension provides practical education that help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. For more information visit the Unit 18 website at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cjmm or contact your local Extension office.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact our office. Universidad de Illinois ofrece igualdad de oportunidades en programas y empleo. Si usted necesita un ajuste razonable para participar en este programa, por favor póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina.
— University of Illinois Extension
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