Why agriculture?
Agriculture involves all aspects of life and can be found in all parts of the school curriculum – science, geography, business, history, and more. This program connects educators with resources in a wide range of fields including:
- Plant science
- Agronomy
- Horticulture
- Landscapes
- Animal science
- Environmental studies
- Engineering
- Aquaculture
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- Social sciences
Contact us for resources, guest lectures, campus field trips, laboratory activities, workshops and more.Ìý
What we offer
We can provideÌýsecondary school educatorsÌýwith resources and direct instruction in many topics that are connected to the provincial curriculum outcomes, using real-world examples that help make learning vibrant and relevant.
- Unique agricultural learning experiences
- Hands-on laboratory activities – for classrooms and community groupsÌý
- Resources and lesson plans
- Guest lectures
- Educational field trips on our campus
- Development and coordination of programs
For more information, contact:Ìý
Jessica Fogarty (she/her)Ìý
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Community programming
We offer hands-on educational opportunities for community groups and day camps to help participants explore the dynamic field of agriculture.
We can provide engaging sessions for community-based youth programming such as 4-H, Girl Guides, Scouts and other non-profit organizations.
We can also provide hands-on, educational sessions for Nova Scotia-based summer day camps.
Areas of exploration
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Nature and environment
Insects and animals
Plants and soil
Water
And much, much more!
Campus programs
The Community Education office works with other departments to develop content for on-campus programming, including Community Day, Grow Where You’re Planted, AgZone, and the Ram’s Mini University Summer Camp.
Student volunteer opportunities
The Community Education program at the 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß Faculty of Agriculture offers various opportunities for 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß students to gain volunteer experience.
Ways to get involved
Undergraduate and graduate students can assist with Community Education programming in several ways, including:
Volunteering at events throughout the year, both on and off campus
Acting as a judge for student competitions
Developing presentations and activities for use in classroom settings
Hosting a student or school group on campus
Delivering an interactive session to a visiting group
Sharing your love of agriculture and science with the general public
Interested in getting involved?Ìý
Contact us!
Jessica Fogarty (she/her),ÌýCommunity Education Manager