Schedule

CVHS Agriculture Department
Park at Rear of CVHS - Parking Map provided

Room 139
Self-Guided Program Tour

Presented by: NAAE Facilitators
Room 137 - Learning Commons
Learn about the “keys” to being a great Ag Teacher as you participate in the 2024 National Teach Ag Day “Lesson in a Box” activity. This engaging lesson allows students to step into the role of an Ag Teacher and learn about the endless opportunities a teacher has to impact student learning! Each participant will receive their own lesson in a box to implement in their own classroom!

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites Hospitality Suite
Viewing Party & Popcorn Bar for It Starts in the Classroom NAAE Documentary at 9:30 pm

Fairfield Inn & Suites
included in hotel reservation

Room 137 - Learning Commons
Committee Meetings
State Reports (see top of registration page for link)

• From Cows to Careers
Presented by: Michelle Shearer, Center for Dairy Excellence, Workforce Development Coordinator
Often, we hear the phrase "agricultural literacy." This workshop takes a twist with that to build literacy skills into our agriculture courses. While we don't have time to teach reading and writing in our classes, we do provide the opportunity for real world context and applications of what English Language Arts teachers are trying to instill in our students. This session will share some of the ways we can build literacy strategies into our lessons through content we are already teaching.

• Literacy Strategies for the Ag Classroom
Presented by: Dr. Robin McLean, Global Teach Ag Network, GTAN Reads Program Manager
Often, we hear the phrase "agricultural literacy." This workshop takes a twist with that to build literacy skills into our agriculture courses. While we don't have time to teach reading and writing in our classes, we do provide the opportunity for real world context and applications of what English Language Arts teachers are trying to instill in our students. This session will share some of the ways we can build literacy strategies into our lessons through content we are already teaching.

• Misconceptions of Ag
Presented by: NAAE Facilitators
“Perception is reality.” It’s true! What people think about something is how they are going to act towards it.For example, if people have the perception that biotechnology is unsafe, then they probably won't want to eat biotech foods! But are all people worried, or is it just a small group who has a loud voice? It is important to know how people perceive agriculture! Misconceptions of agriculture will take learners through a survey-like experience which creates a mini experiment to determine an individual's perceptions of the agriculture industry.

Room 139

Land O’Lakes - Butter Production & Careers in Food Science (Carlisle, PA)

Bus Transportation Provided

Appalachian Brewing Company (5 minutes from hotel)
6462 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

*Must provide own transportation

Trivia Night at Appalachian Brewing Company

Fairfield Inn & Suites
included in hotel reservation

• ARTiculture: Bringing the Arts and Agriculture Together
Presented by: Nicole Weaver, Global Teach Ag Network, Agriculture Teacher, Twin Valley School District
Utilizing the arts as a pedagogy for facilitating topics in agriculture, Sustainable Development Goals, and related areas is an effective way to engage students in meaningful ways. Adding an element of the arts increases student interest, provides them the ability to solve problems in new and innovative ways, and builds their confidence and imaginative abilities. In this workshop, we will discuss the different arts, their value and efficacy. Through modeling, participants will experience how the arts can be applied to various lessons or even used as SEL, icebreakers, reflection times and bell ringers. Participants will work with a chosen lesson and brainstorm 4 different ways to apply the arts. Working in small cohort groups, participants will develop a lesson that can be used in the classroom or a facilitated group. We will also review the GTAN (Global Teach Ag Network) community in Mighty Networks and review the resources and opportunities such as the ArtSmash event for members.

• Breaking Down Biotechnology
Presented by: Darla Romberger, Agriculture Teacher, Cumberland Valley School District
Have you wanted to teach a Biotechnology class and don’t know where to start? Join this workshop to get a refresher on the basics of DNA replication, equipment identification, and learn about the use of biotechnology equipment through hands-on laboratory activities that include gel electrophoresis and ELISA testing.

• What a Wicked Web They Weave!
Presented by: NAAE Facilitators
Description coming soon!

• Ag Mechanics Bootcamp
Presented by: Dianna Jarema, Agriculture Teacher, Cumberland Valley School District
Want to know more about teaching electrical wiring, small gas engines, and welding? Join a veteran Ag Mechanics teacher to gain tips and tricks for shop management, task completion, and machine management. Participants will also walk away with ready-to-implement activities and task sheets!

• Back to Basics: Floriculture 101
Presented by: Linda Latchford, Linda's Blissful Blooms
Join an experienced floral designer to gain hands-on practice with constructing bouquets, arrangement, and boutonnieres! Learn tips for teaching your students the principles of floral design and how to calculate the pricing for various arrangements.

• Who Cut the Cheese? An Inside Look at the Milk Quality & Products and Food Science CDEs
Presented by: Kacey Rice, BAD Farm, Kempton, PA, 2020-21 PAAE President
Participants will work through both of these CDE contests to gain an overview of the components that make up each of the contests. An array of resources and examples will be shared to help build a foundation to help better prepare students to compete in these CDE's. During the workshop, participants will experience hands-on demonstrations and/or activities of the various CDE practicums including but not limited to: CMT testing, antibiotic testing, milk off flavors, cheese ID, dairy and nondairy product ID, and sensory evaluation (triangle tests and aromas). If anyone has any food allergies or sensitivities, or sensitivities to aromas please let conference coordinators know when registering.

Room 137-Learning Commons