HFM Ag-PTECH

A new model for high school education that includes project based learning. Students earn an associate degree in an agriculture-based field at no cost.

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Congratulations Jenna on completing the Ag PTECH program! She's one of two students finishing our program this year — our first completers!!
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Congratulations Madison on completing the Ag PTECH program! She's one of two students finishing our program this year — our first completers!! @SUNYCobleskill

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Remarkable Revolutions projects showed historical figures' influence using animated video, a blog, a Facebook page, a comic strip, etc. Thanks to Samantha Saladino of the Fulton County Historical Society and Museum for taking time with our students. #WeArePTECH #PBL

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We appreciate you Mr. Trinkle! #TEACHAG #FFAWeek

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How has an ag teacher or advisor impacted your life? 😍

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Freshmen had to develop and present a proposal for solving a company's industrial material-handling problem in the form of a working model robot arm. Thanks to Jarrod Walrath of the St. Johnsville DPW for listening to the presentations and watching the demonstrations. #WeArePTECH

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This #FFAWeek, we're proud to announce that $350,000 is going to schools across the state to help them support the next generation of the ag workforce!

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Sustainable crop production pros Gretchen Subik of Hilltop Acres Farm and Kamariea Forcier and Fred McKibbin of Stubborn Girl Farm talked with students about why they chose their jobs and how they got where they are today. #WeArePTECH #careerexploration

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Sophomores presented Feed the World projects that tasked them with comparing ag practices of different countries with the U.S. Thanks to Brooks Brown of the @NYFarmBureau & John VanDerwerken of Montgomery Cty Soil & Water Conservation for helping to evaluate the projects.

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Juniors in Research Thesis presented the findings of their semester-long projects. Students' topics ranged widely and included measuring plant growth under various soil conditions, making flowers glow in dark and seeing how different food affects goldfish growth. #WeArePTECH

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Freshmen participated in a panel discussion to learn more about careers in agricultural engineering technology/power machinery. Thanks to John Lehmann of @ClintonTractor, Ben Northrup and Rob Cabral of @HRTJohnDeere, Don Bellen of @EmerichSales and Tom Georgia of @nexteraenergy.

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Sophomores engaged with business mentors on the topic of communication in the workplace today. Thanks to mentors from @NextEraEnergyR, FMS Workforce Solutions, @FMChamberNY and @StumpCityBrewin for taking time with our students today!

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Freshmen learned about animal industry careers as Dr. Jessie Bolster of River Valley Veterinary Services, Erica Orlowski of Adirondack Feed Center and Richard Kennedy of Cargill Feed and Nutrition shared stories, experiences from their jobs. #careerexploration #WeArePTECH

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Because of the snowstorm, Ag PTECH and SUNY Cobleskill are closed Monday, December 2. All classes at the DH Robbins building and Cobleskill campus are cancelled.

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Students are learning how science really works through research thesis class. #WeArePTECH https://t.co/jb76FJWXvQ

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Sophomores presented info from the field guides they created for various areas in our region. Barbara Lucas Wilson of @NYSDEC was on hand to offer feedback to the students. #PBL #WeArePTECH

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Because of the inclement weather, Ag PTECH will open on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, November 19.

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Freshmen asked questions of Karl Parker, senior wildlife biologist with the DEC, and Steven Case of the Van Hornesville Fish Hatchery during a panel discussion to give the students more info about careers in #fisheries and #wildlife. #careerexploration

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Ag PTECH will open on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, Nov. 12. All transportation will be delayed by two hours.

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Sophomores spent time with business mentors learning more about professional skills like proper workplace dress during this week's Mentor Monday session. Thank you mentors! @nexteraenergy @nycamh @StumpCityBrewin #WeArePTECH

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Juniors are working on the American Identities Project, which combines art and history lessons. Students are tasked with choosing an important figure in American culture and exploring their influence. Students' creative sides are coming out in their gridded portraits. #WeArePTECH