Please apply to join us in supporting NC full-time K-14 teachers, staff, and administrators (must be full-time employees with school districts) to engage in a 3-day innovative agricultural experiential learning program. This training is open to all disciplines. Each group will consist of approximately 15 participants.

Program Dates: April 17-19 (group 1) and April 24-26 (group 2)

The program is funded by the USDA Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy (PDAL) Program and led by Dr. Kathleen Liang at NCA&T, offering new knowledge and skills to participants in a dynamic agri-food system interface to enhance everyone’s ability and capacity to develop exciting new curricula/activities for our students. Compensation will be provided to each participant when eligible. The application deadline is January 31, 2026.

The training will be held the NC. A&T University Farm and Farm Pavilion, located at 3020 McConnell Rd, Greensboro, NC 27401. Application is FREE, and grant funds will cover Lodging (Lodging will be authorized only for overnight travel 35 miles or more from your home location to NC A&T University Farm/Farm Pavilion, and the lodging location will be forthcoming), Meals, Materials, and Training supplies. Translation and special accommodations can be arranged.

Goals and Objectives:

To increase the number of K-14 educational professionals trained in the
agri-food system sciences via

1. expert-guided interdisciplinary research to enhance faculty expertise and
   encourage widespread implementation of educational innovation at K-14
   levels;
2. immersive learning experiences (e.g., on-farm activities, experiential learning training) and curriculum development and teaching training for K-14 education to improve student success outcomes
3. continuous support, coaching, and mentorship for participants to integrate food and agricultural science concepts in their classes across disciplines to help students explore career opportunities in food and agriculture.

Please see the information session PowerPoint here and apply here.

If you have additional questions or comments, please reach out to Tiffany Slade at 336-285-4653 or sladet@ncat.edu.