Education World – Nicole Gorman
“Agriculture isn’t always at the top of the list when it comes to talking about STEM education for grades K-12 but a recent paper published by the AGree Food and Agriculture policy center, directly links the two in perfect harmony. “While applauding renewed interest in attracting young people to careers in science and technology, known as STEM disciplines, the paper also suggests that U.S. competitiveness would be well-served by linking food and Ag education to STEM programs,” according to Farm Futures. “Food and Agriculture Education in the United States” is research paper published by AGree that is heavily cited throughout the Farm Futures report. There are often many conversations about the tech, engineering and mathematical aspects of STEM learning which all contain aspects of science.”(more)