Programs That Will Brighten Our Future Educating the World’s Youth About Sustainable Agriculture
Jaimie Strickland Michigan State University USA
Outline
What is sustainable agriculture? Positive Youth Development Programs that promote sustainable agriculture to youth Future implications
Main Points of Sustainable Agriculture
Produce enough food and fiber for all the people of the world Using agricultural techniques that improve the environment rather than destroy it Improve the welfare of the farmer and the farmer’s community
Positive Youth Development
The Six C’s
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Confidence Character Competence Connection Caring Contributions to Self, Family, and Community
The Challenge…
To integrate the teaching of the six C’s with sustainable agriculture to youth through community, school and government programs
Programs That can be Used to Educate Youth About Sustainable Agriculture
4-H Girl and Boy Scouts The National FFA Organization Extension Community Volunteer Programs
4-H
Emphasizes the development of citizenship and leadership skills in youth through hands-on learning
4-H Youth Development Global Education
Use of the internet for international communication Global interdependence International exchange
Boy and Girl Scouts
Education about the environment Obtaining an appreciation for nature Building stronger individuals and communities
The National FFA Organization
Personal growth Leadership skills Future career success
The National FFA Organization
Extension
The purpose of extension is to “assist with technology transfer, community organization and farmer involvement”
International Task Force, 1983
Miracle of Life
Ag in the Classroom
What is your agricultural literacy?
Future Implications
Support of agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly
Thank You!!!