Melanie Berndtson

[OP McCubbins @opmccubbins]

#WFPGlobalGuides, Powerful reminders as we enter the final stretch of #WFP19

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

@BOstrander2019 we are doing a VR session at #WFPGlobalGuides right now with @opmccubbins - new opportunity for Ag Exchange Box project!

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

“You need a full stomach before you can talk about other issues and policy”. Powerful and inspiring opening to the #worldfoodprize #WFPGlobalGuides @WASDSpotlight

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

#globaledchat. A4. #11 is the goal my environmental science class is working on by creating action plans to develop more sustainable practices in their community as part of the @Lexus @Scholastic eco challenge this year

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

#GlobalEdChat A3: I stumbled over a lesson recently that built the SDG’s in and it helped students recognize ways to be more sustainable in their communities while showing them how everyone should take ownership of improving the sustainability in the world

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

@barbyjom @gudderra @hejsanamigo just starting out the #WFPGlobalGuides program - what best practices can you share from your experiences last year?

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

Enjoying our #caseasa this week strengthening our animal science program #inquirylearning @WellsboroAg @wasdsuper @WASDSpotlight

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

It’s that time of year! Pumped to have received my #GLAG19 conference box- it’s going to be a great week next week!

[Rodney Smith Jr @iamrodneysmith]

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[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

@KamRenae I’d love to get a copy of your praise while you print station!

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

Not the ocean but a cool little trip to some sand dunes tonight #wherestheseabreeze?

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

@kvandewalle is rocking the house today at #elkhartcaseasp #dissectingarainbow learning about light!

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

A5: Absolutely! For people to really value and learn from the experience they have to have something personal into it. Development work isn’t helpful if we aren’t teaching others and just giving them a handout. #AgBookClub

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

A4: I think many people living subsistence lives live large portions of their life on little food- so it becomes somewhat normal. However even the poorest people can see the value of education and opportunities it brings for a better life #AgBookClub

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

A3: the cell phone helps get them their meal! They need that device to arrange for services and selling their product. However they don’t have data or long distance so it’s a fraction of the cost of a cell phone in the US. #flipphone #agbookclub

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

@macbroker @AgBookClub That’s really an interesting observation- I have seen in many developing countries that extension is often a private or for profit enterprise because the government can’t sustain it like we can in the US

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

@FarmKidBlog @AgBookClub @FarmKidBlog do you think extension’s rebranding to include more internet based resources is helping them gain or keep people interested? I kind of like it but was interested what others thought

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

@BrieDeMelo @AgBookClub I did a farmer to farmer volunteer experience in Tanzania last summer and I agree! There is tons of potential there and that is a thrilling concept when helping and seeing the farmers there realize that

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

A2: As an Ag educator I work hand in hand with extension agents at various events that I bring students to at the county and state level. Having a good rapport with our local agents is extremely important! #agbookclub

[Melanie Berndtson @MBerndtson]

A1: I really liked the idea of the grassroots assistance. Even one person can make a big difference in farmers lives in an area like Africa where they have a lot to gain #AgBookClub