2017 On the Farm STEM Events Announced
Selected participants will receive free registration, reimbursement of up to $1,000 for approved travel expenses, hotel accommodations for three nights and meals, in addition to educational supplies and resources.
We are happy to announce three On the Farm STEM professional development events for 2017! The events are designed for those who train or coach STEM teachers.
WHO:
If you work as a STEM coordinator, coach at a school district or university or work in a leadership role, this may be a great fit for you. On The Farm STEM events provide a tremendous learning opportunity for non-formal educators as well, such as those who design learning experiences at museums and events which explore the application of STEM concepts in real life.
WHAT:
The training was designed to bring science to life for participants with the help of American beef cattle ranchers, researchers, nutritionists and veterinarians.
HOW:
Selected participants will receive free registration, reimbursement of up to $1,000 for approved travel expenses, hotel accommodations for three nights and meals, in addition to educational supplies and resources.
WHEN/WHERE:
Los Angeles, California
March 27-29, 2017
Applications open: Nov. 1, 2016 – Dec. 16, 2016
Boston, Massachusetts
April 6-8, 2017
Applications open: Nov. 1, 2016 – Dec. 16, 2016
Orlando, Florida
July 9-11, 2017
Applications open: Nov. 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
We are excited to offer these professional development events at no cost to participants. Space is limited, so apply now!
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The Beef Checkoff Program funded development of the On The Farm training and supporting resources. The Beef Checkoff Program, MyBeefCheckoff.com, was established as part of the 1985 farm bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. In states with qualified beef councils, states may retain up to 50 cents of the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.
