MAELC SEEKS INPUT TO DEFINE THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES (AFNR) EDUCATION
For Immediate Release
For more information:
Sarah Dornink
Executive Director, Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council
tesm0010@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 624 - 6249
ST. PAUL, Minn. (May 21, 2024) - The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) will be hosting six Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR) education listening sessions across Minnesota in June. The information gathered at this year's sessions will be the base for the development of the 2030 Minnesota AFNR Education Blueprint and builds upon the previous Blueprint.
“Every five years, MAELC offers the opportunity to provide input on the future of AFNR Education across the state,” said MAELC Executive Director, Sarah Dornink. “We encourage all individuals to participate, especially those engaged in education, government, non-profits, community groups, and business and industry.”
Participants will develop visions and strategies for implementation within Agricultural Literacy, School-Based Agricultural Education and FFA, Post-Secondary AFNR Education, Agriculture Teacher Preparation, and Farm Business Management. The meetings, sponsored by the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC), are free to attend and open to the public. Each will be held from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, with lunch provided. Register at z.umn.edu/AFNRlisteningsessions by June 10.
Dates &Locations:
- Tuesday, June 18
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
St. Paul, MN - Thursday, June 20
South Central College
Mankato, MN - Friday, June 21
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN - Tuesday, June 25
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN - Wednesday, June 26
M State
Detroit Lakes, MN - Thursday, June 27
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN