Free Admission
Lunch will be provided.
Agroecology Day 2009 Overview
Learn how agroecologists are working to improve our quality of life in areas such as…
- Preserving our natural resources: water, soil, and atmosphere
- Feeding people in an ecologically sound, sustainable manner
- Developing and managing transgenic crops (GMOs)
- Thwarting the invasion of weedy plants and genes
- Understanding soil microbial populations
- Protecting the world’s biodiversity
- Improving soil ecosystems
Comments from teachers/participants from past AgroEcology Days
“Thank you for putting on such a wonderful learning activity for my students.”
“Excellent hands-on presentations/instructions, even involved kids with no farm experience.”
“The Professor that was in charge of the fertilizer station was incredible…my students loved his enthusiasm, humor, and visual aids. He did an amazing job!”
“I think everyone could benefit from this workshop.”
“The AgroEcology Day was a worthwhile activity. I'd definitely attend again in the future.”
“There was a lot of variety for the students and that helped to keep them interested and involved.”
“This was the best event I have taken my students to.”
“I was impressed with the knowledge the kids had after the demonstrations.”
“A great way to have students see some connections that ag has on everyday life.”
“I feel it was worthwhile (for) my group (to get) introduced to the wide world of agriculture.”
Learn about Penn State’s undergraduate degree program in Agroecology.