VGCC PLANT, THRIVE & GROW

Training and materials developed during VGPTG will add to the body of knowledge about agriculturetraining in three ways. (1) Involves two professional development learning opportunities in AGforEducators (AGforEd) designed to expose K-14 educators to the principles of AG business, AG Technology and AG Science. Upon course completion, VGCC will work with the educators to develop an immersive course and materials for use in the classroom to include an Animal Systems 1 and Hydroponics Plant Systems packages. Educators will also have the opportunity to attend two national agriculturalconferences. (2) Involves the establishment of a VGCC led ED-AG working group composed of administrators, teachers, and AG stakeholders from the four-county service area. The ED-AG group will be focused on mentoring and the development of coordinated efforts, and action plans for AG education, pathway development and exposure. (3) Involves the development of Summer Experience Immersion AG camps for middle and high school students for students representing the widely dispersed, low income counties in the VGCC service area using teachers, materials, and ideas developed from the professional development training courses.