INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The Produce Mom® founder and CEO, Lori Taylor, will give the keynote address at the 2017 California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference. The conference will be held July 14-15 in Visalia, California.
Taylor’s keynote address will focus on the story behind the The Produce Mom brand and how the brand’s Produce Challenge calendar can be utilized as a classroom tool. Taylor will detail how The Produce Mom and Julie Cates, California Ag In the Classroom Teacher of the Year, have partnered to expand the The Produce Mom’s educational program, Find Your Favorite®. Together they created in-classroom fresh produce tasting parties and lessons that fulfilled academic standards from the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
“My aim is to inspire educators to use fresh produce in the classroom as a way to promote agriculture and encourage school-aged children to consume more fruits and vegetables,” explains Taylor. “The Produce Challenge® calendar is a powerful tool that is currently utilized in classrooms throughout the United States. I’m eager to share with California educators how they can best utilize tools from The Produce Mom and our Family of Partners.”
The California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference is presented by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. Attendees of the conference are educators looking for new and innovative ways to educate their students about food and agriculture through all subject areas. This year’s conference includes workshops on edible gardening, plant nutrients, the Asian Citrus Psyllid invasion affecting citrus supply and others. Attendees will also have the opportunity to go on farm tours. Conference details can be found at http://www.learnaboutag.org/programs/conference.cfm
About California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating youth throughout California about the importance of agriculture in their daily lives. The foundation does this through developing materials that are accurate, teacher-tested and scientifically sound to enhance the educational experience of K-12 students; providing programs, inspiration and training opportunities for educators; partnering with like-minded organizations to create awareness about the significance of agriculture in our everyday lives; recognizing teachers and students for their achievements in agricultural literacy; and supporting the pursuit of agricultural careers and continuing education.
About The Produce Mom®
The Produce Mom is an advocacy brand for the fresh produce industry with a mission to inspire everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables. The Produce Mom educates consumers about fresh produce, introduces them to produce brands, engages the produce industry with consumers in inspiring conversations, and promotes public policy to protect and increase the availability of fresh produce at American schools. Visit theproducemom.com for more details.
Source: The Produce Mom®
