Would you like to help teachers increase children’s appreciation for nature and enhance children’s willingness to try new foods through gardening?
Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons engages teachers and students in 3 growing methods for planting, tending, and harvesting a different food each month September through May.
Participants in this training will gain hands-on experience and “teach-back” practice related to planting, thinning, transplanting, pollinating, and providing taste testing experiences. See the GTS flyers and agenda for more information.
GTS Agenda –> GTS Training_Agenda_March 31 2025
GTS Flyers –> Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons flyer (1)
Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons (GTS) was developed by Extension professionals in partnership with the state’s largest school district to engage students in growing foods at school during the school year. Students can plant, maintain, harvest and taste nine varieties from September to May using three growing methods: seed starting under LED lights, raised beds with season extension, and indoor hydroponic units. Supported by a USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture grant, GTS is data-driven and teacher-informed. GTS resources include a step-by-step guide, 20 free online modules, and a virtual introductory training that support teachers to achieve science, technology, math, and language arts outcomes while fostering agriculture awareness and healthy eating. GTS activities can be adapted for all ages and grade levels.
Space is limited to 10 participants. Register today! (https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0cDVe25vegeR1Ou )
When: Tuesday, April 1 at 9:30am-3:30pm
Where: OSU 4-H Center (Board Room, 1st floor)
Who: Extension Educators, SNAP-Ed staff, community partners who support school gardens
Cost: The training is free! Note that lunch will not be provided, so please pack your own.
If possible, purchase the GTS Guidebook at https://extensionpubs.osu.edu/growing-teachers-throughout-the-seasons/ and bring it to the training.
A free set of GTS seeds will be provided!
Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons is the First Place Winner of the 2024 JCEP Bulletin / Educational Guide Award!
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