Climate Cohort Summer Event

Minnesota Farmers Union, with support from the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council, is launching a Climate Cohort of Minnesota agricultural education teachers.

The program offers an opportunity for up to 14 teachers to participate in a learning cohort that provides participants with connections to Minnesota farmers who are implementing climate-smart agricultural practices.

There will be two online sessions and a three-day in-person event. The in-person event is June 16-18 at the University of Minnesota, Morris. Participants will  be staying on campus in the Prairie Greens Residence Hall.

General agenda items include:

• Guest speakers – climate leaders, local farmers, university researchers, and more
• Workshops showcasing climate curriculum resources
• Farm tours
• Networking social

Other notes:

• Event is part of the climate cohort programming, offered at no cost to teachers
• Teachers must have applied and been accepted to attend.

Apply to the program at https://bit.ly/ClimateCohortApp. Email winona@mfu.org for more information.