04 - Randy Swain, Ontario Teacher

Randy Swain, Ontario Teacher joins us this episode to talk about how he built a unique, experiential learning agriculture & food based program at his school. He explains how teachers can take advantage of grant opportunities and collaborate to build similar programs.

Randy has been teaching for 16 years, and started the Food For Thought Program 8 years ago.

Episode Specific Links:

Food for Thought - Sustainable Urban Farming Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Food-for-Thought-Sustainable-Urban-Farming-446998588743714/

Taking IT Global - F.A.R.M. Collaboration Activity - S.T.E.A.M. Assignment Challenge

https://projects.tiged.org/food-for-thought-sustainable-urban-farming-2107

 YouTube Video - "Food For Thought" - Sustainable Urban Farming

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0yoPm2PUkwE

AgScape:

Links to all of our most recent activities, resources and events for Ontario Teachers:
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