My fellowship experience has provided two things for my students in the classroom: resources and passion.

The Cooperative Extension service is one of the best kept secrets in any state in our nation. Extension agents are problem solvers, advisers, coaches, supporters, teachers, listeners, field experts, and so much more. They are available to the public and especially to teachers and students. I have made valuable connections that I can use in my classroom and that I can encourage my students and their families to use in the future.

As I posted in my “Aha” blog post. Passion is necessary for a local foods movement to begin in our nation. This fellowship has reignited my passion for agriculture and supporting our local farmer. Passion is contagious. My students will witness this in my classroom and I hope it will inspire them to find their own way to support our nation’s farmers.