Bethany Mathie

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On National Teach Ag Day, the students became the teachers at the 1st PA Ag STEM Design Build Challenge finals! Students from 4 PA high schools gave presentations. In the audience were AEE100 students andstudents from Stuart’s Draft HS in VA who also became teachers for the day!

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Taking our #TeachAgPSU show on the road at the NJ State FFA Convention! #PictureYourselfAtPSU #NJFFACon19

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#PSUAgEd19 created and installed 6 raised beds as a service learning project for Watershed Public Charter School today! We are excited to see the students engaged in the space! #ReadyForHire #Theyhavestudentloans #teachAg #teachAgPSU

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Super exited to be at Rutgers talking with New Jersey FFA members about the future of Ag Ed and #TeachAgPSU

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Checking out the baby claves at the PSU Dairy Barns! Thank you Nadine Houck for talking with us yesterday about herd and the research being done to lower methane gas into the environment!
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Thank you to Mr. Don Wagner for talking with us yesterday about the PSU Deer herd. So interesting, and what a beautiful hidden place near campus! #TeachAgPSU #Tagged18

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Big thanks to Mr Jonathan Campbell for a really interesting tour at the PSU meats lab! #TeachAgPSU #Tagged18

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Brace yourself: the National Teach Ag Day photos are coming

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Starting Day 4 of #TeachAgPGH with a reflection on yesterday’s topic of culture in urban gardens. #TeachAgPSU #Reflection #onthemove

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A ginormous thank you to Mr. Mike, the Best Bus Driver ever, from Pennsylvania Coach Lines for navigating us through the great city of Pittsburgh and keeping us safe and on time!

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Thank you Hannah from Grow Pittsburgh for the tour of Shiloh Farm and the lesson on Succession Planting and insect control #TeachAgPGH #TeachAgPSU #insecthotel

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A big shout out to Katie at the Oasis Farm and Fishery for a fun and informative tour! We learned about the biocenter, straw bale gardens, and vertical gardens as well as the community outreach of the Bible Center Church. #TeachAgPGH #TeachAgPSU #2yearoldtomatoes #aquaponics

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More Pittsburgh history on our #TeachAgPGH expedition! A great visit to The Frick Museum and Clayton house, home of Henry Clay Frick, the King of Coke! #TeachAgPSU

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#TeachAgPGH Stop #2: 412 Food Rescue. Thank you Rebecca Sufrin for talking with us. 40% of food is wasted. 412 Food Rescue has volunteers who transport food from food donors to nonprofit partners who distribute the food to those in need. #TeachAgPSU #warmandfuzzy #UglyCSA

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Our first stop of the day... The Garfield Farm! Thank you Pastor John for providing us with the history of the area and the work that you do at the farm. This 3 acre farm includes a prayer area, chickens, a mobile farmers market, and of course veggies! #TeachAgPGH #TeachAgPSU

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Day 3 of #TeachAgPGH begins! The EQ: How does cultural heritage play a role in #AgEd in urban settings. #TeachAgPSU

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In keeping with the tradition of career education, the Energy Innovation Center is home to the Community Kitchen PGH, A 12 week professional culinary program. Thank you for a fantastic lunch! #CKBENTO #TeachAgPGH #TeachAgPSU

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#TeachAgPGH spent their morning at the Pittsburgh Center housed in the Energy Innovation Center. Formally, the Connelly Trade School, the LEED Platinum facility was renovated and opened in 2014. It is such a beautiful facility with a rich history!

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Another great presentation about Urban Ag and City Government. Thank you Shelly Danko-Day for reminding us that “Everyone has a right to grow/raise their own food...” #TeachAgPGH #TeachAgPGH

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Learning about the Pittsburgh Food Policy Council with Dawn Plummer. Interesting to learn that they are currently part of Penn State. Thank you for all of the valuable information! #TeachAgPGH #TeachAgPSU