Resources & Activities

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Supplemental Activities:

Columbus Council on World Affairs Webinar, “Immigration, COVID-19, and the US Economy”

As Covid-19 continues to spread across the world, with cases continuing to rise, supply chains around the globe are beginning to take a hit. Most notably the food supply chain is beginning to strain. The meatpacking industry, unable to accommodate proper social distancing protocol, is experiencing a severe hit to their workforce. Farmers and agricultural businesses are taking to the fields after the winter season and need an abundance of able-bodied workers. But who typically fills these roles? According to the Department of Agriculture about half the country’s field hands, more than a million workers, are undocumented immigrants.

With administrations pushing for decreased migration across borders and the food industry pushing for more workers, where does that leave the undocumented immigrant? Join us on June 25th with Mexican border correspondent and author, Alfredo Corchado to take a deeper look at this issue, the impact on our food supply, and what it actually means to be an essential worker.

Register here: https://columbuscouncil.networkforgood.com/events/21033-the-state-of-our-borders-amidst-a-global-pandemic?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_614313

Growing Franklin

The Growing Franklin website has a number of resources from OSU Extension, including seed starting virtual classes, local food production resources, garden planning, etc.

  1. Seed Starting Virtual Class: This is a Seed Starting Virtual Event done to support the Franklinton Farms community liaison of the Buckeye ISA. The class is designed to introduce those new to gardening and want to learn how to start their own seeds to the basic equipment and technique needed. Does your class, department, team, org or group want to learn more about growing your own fresh, local, healthy produce?  You can request private virtual classes at no fee. Some formats include lunch and learn,  specific topic, or just a Q and A session to address seasonal concerns or questions.

My American Farm

Organized by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, My American Farm is a place for young learners to explore and discover food, fiber and energy. The website has a list of classroom activities, including lesson plans, activity sheets, games, and books, as well as teacher training resources and other tools.

4-H Project Green Teacher

4-H Project Green Teacher is a school garden educational program for afterschool personnel, educators, and others who are engaged in, or would like to learn more about gardening as a context for learning. A condensed versino of this program will be offered via Zoom weekdays from June 8 – 16. The sessions will be held for one hour each at 11:00 AM daily, and then again at 1:00 PM daily. There will be a one hour break in between. Since no concrete materials will be given, the series is free for one time only.

4-H Project Green Teacher

4-H Project Green Teacher is a school garden educational program for afterschool personnel, educators, and others who are engaged in, or would like to learn more about gardening as a context for learning. A condensed versino of this program will be offered via Zoom weekdays from June 8 – 16. The sessions will be held for one hour each at 11:00 AM daily, and then again at 1:00 PM daily. There will be a one hour break in between. Since no concrete materials will be given, the series is free for one time only.

CFAES WEbinar: Sustaining our food supply chain

Join us for the first CFAES Time and Change Alumni Webinar, a monthly series that will engage our alumni and friends with a variety of intriguing issues led by prominent CFAES alumni and experts. Please mark your calendar for the third Thursday of each month!