Workshop: Technology on a Dairy Farm with STEM Connections

Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom is sponsoring a workshop for educators  at Barstow’s Dairy Farm in Hadley. Titled “Keeping Your Classroom Fresh and Growing,” the workshop will focus on Dairy, Anaerobic Digestion and STEM Connections for the Classroom with some hands-on activities for the classroom. The $40 fee includes lunch and all materials. Ten Professional Development Points are provided with accompanying classroom activity.
 
JoAnn Mossman will share vermicomposting techniques for the classroom and Paul Pieri will show us an anaerobic composting system adaptable to a classroom setting. The day will include an opportunity to see how an anaerobic digester works and why this is becoming so popular in Massachusetts. Instructors Cynthia Jensen and Maria Berrios will demonstrate ways to correlate this information with STEM education in the classroom. Workshop sponsored by the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board.
 
To learn more or to sign up, go to the event website.