| Title: |
Expanding Climate Change Education in Agricultural Communities: Lessons from the U.S Midsouth |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Rachna Tewari; Mark Simpson; Carson Letot; Joey Mehlhorn; Daniel Foster; Naveen Musunuru; Brian Parr |
| Source: |
NACTA Journal. 2023 67:263-269. |
| Availability: |
North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. 1014 6th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701. Tel: 208-957-7001; e-mail: support@nacta.org; Web site: https://nactateachers.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
7 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) (USDA) |
| Contract Number: |
TENW201606721 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: |
Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Climate; Environmental Education; Agriculture; Science Education; Academic Standards; Rural Areas; Rural Population; Secondary School Curriculum; College Curriculum; Outreach Programs |
| ISSN: |
0149-4910 |
| Abstract: |
The U.S agricultural industry is a major player in the global market, and changes in climate that impact the industry have implications for both domestic and global food security. Existing studies have revealed a disconnect between agricultural stakeholders and the wider climatological community which impedes the process of informed decision making in response to climate-related changes in agriculture. Furthermore, the topic of climate change is not well-represented in national and state science education standards. We describe Climate Literacy for Agriculture and Sustainable Societies (CLASS), a collaborative project that aims to both bridge this gap in perception and understanding regarding climate change among stakeholders in rural communities and enhance the educational curriculum in high schools and higher education institutes. Beneficiaries for this project are students and educators at the secondary and post-secondary level and stakeholders served by the partnering universities. The final products consist of college level courses, dual-credit courses for secondary schools, and educational materials for agricultural stakeholders with a focus on climate change. The project's goal is to assist today's students as they become part of the future agricultural workforce and to develop the knowledge, skills, and adaptive strategies required to meet the challenges associated with a changing climate. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1450348 |
| Database: |
ERIC |