Sustainable Ag Curriculum

EVENTS

“City of the Good” Book Launch Party

Date: April 20, 2018, 4pm
Location: Community and Environmental Sociology Library, Ag Hall
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Hard Cider Apple Grafting Workshop

Date: Saturday, April 21, 1-4pm
Location: DC Smith Greenhouse, UW-Madison
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Agroecoprospect: The Challenge of Integrating Values, Food and Farming

Date: June 13-16, 2018
Location: UW-Madison campus
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SUCCESS STORIES

The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers: Keeping the Dream of Farming Alive

As older farmers retire, fewer young farmers are stepping in to take their place. The number of beginning farmers dropped 20 percent in the last five-year census period, and the average US farmer now tops 58 years of age. more

CIAS Mini-Grants Support Graduate Student Research in Sustainable Agriculture

CIAS supports innovative graduate student research addressing the challenges faced by small- and medium-sized farms and food businesses. Awarded annually, our competitive mini-grants aid students as they initiate their research in sustainable agriculture and food systems. more



Sustainable Agriculture Curriculum for High School Educators Announced

Posted June 2013

CIAS is proud to announce an invaluable resource for high school teachers. Toward a Sustainable Agriculture is a free curriculum that addresses the social, environmental and economic impacts of agriculture. The curriculum provides a critical analysis of agricultural and food systems and helps students understand new concepts through hands-on examples.

What is it?

The curruculum includes six modules, designed to be incorporated into existing classes:

  • Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
  • Corn, Beans, and Burgers: field crops in sustainable agriculture
  • Fur, Feathers, and Fins: animals in sustainable agriculture
  • Apples, Beets and Zinnias: sustainable horticulture
  • A Growing Market: organic agriculture

Each module will take 5 to 15 hours, depending on how much depth the teacher wants. Each module includes background information for the teacher, suggested classroom activities, evaluation materials, and suggestions on where to go for more information.

How do I get the curriculum?

You can access the curriculum on this web site: www.cias.wisc.edu/curriculum/index.htm. Or you can order a CD with the curriculum materials from CIAS. Call (608) 262-5200 or e-mail Diane Mayerfeld at dbmayerfeld@wisc.edu for ordering information. The anticipated cost for the CD, including postage, is $5.00. Although a CD is convenient to use, it will not show future additions to the curriculum.

Where can I get more information?

Contact Diane Mayerfeld at dbmayerfeld@wisc.edu or (608) 262-8188.

The curriculum is being developed by the UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, with financial support from the North Central Sustainable Research and Education Program.