B2B—Lancaster Faming, Saturday, October 9,1982 BY JOYCE BUPP Staff Correspondent other farm groups in helping to HARRISBURG Agricultural introduce agriculture education education in the classroom and into public school curriculums. animal rights were featured Among the materials being in program topics when members of corporated is Agri-Learn Penn’s Agri-Women gathered, Unlimited, an agriculture September 30, for their annual curriculum study for the fourth meeting at the downtown Holiday grade, written by former York Inn, here. County vo-ag instructor Bill Fleet. In keeping with a key goal of Fleet gave a brief background of their national affiliate, PAW the development of Agri-Learn, 1- nlimited, a curriculum study of agriculture aimed at the fourth grade level, is designed with activities geared to a broad range of teaching subjects, including social studies, match and reading. Penn’s Agri-Women promote Agri-Learn members are working closely with * " 7 Jf? and urged PAW members to make placing the material in inner-city and urban schools » priority goal He also stressed the need to keep such efforts aimed at local school, implemented by the actions of local school district residents, rather than force the ag-education issue with a mandate. Agri-Leara is split into nine chapters, dealing with such issues as life on the farm, the various types of agriculture production, comparisons of “then and now” fanning, the variables of fanning, career opportunities, and field trip ideas. Each chapter includes established objectives, and ac tivities for students tie in with other studies, such as math and reading. Attractive black-and white line illustrations lend themselves to easy reproduction, while adding visual interest to the series. Another education is chaired by Wendy Kellog, who heads the Mercer County's Farmers Association’s load ag studies project. Mercer County’s program includes studies at several elementary levels, with a kin dergarten series in planning. Local resource people serve as classroom speakers on various types of farming enterprises. Additional information on ag education efforts, and the Agri- Learn program is available from Gail McPherson, Rl, New Park, PA. Agri-Women member Pat Sueck, Airville, gave an update on the animal welfare movement She predicted continued pressure on both national and state lawmakers for the passage of regulations aimed at curtailing modern agriculture animal production methods. Judy Cihylik, left, is the new president of Penn’s Agri- Women. Center is Joyce Hershey, elected to the office of vice president, and Ethel Gross will handle treasurer duties. v During the annual business session, outgoing president Gail McPherson reviewed activities of her tenure then turned over the leadership reigns to Judy Cihylik, Treicfalers. Joyce Hershey of Cochranvflle, was elected vice president, and treasurer is Ethel Gross, Manchester.
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