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Happy September, FBEN!

This month, we're excited to share some inspiring work from Haiti, links to discussions with FBE leaders we hosted over the summer, and an important member question about hunting on the Farm.

We are also thrilled to welcome Service to Justice back to FBEN for a third Rooting Out Racism workshop. Taking place this October 4-8, this anti-racism training is hard to put into words. (But, we do our best here!) It's offered on a sliding scale fee between $50 and $500, and our facilitators include a collaborative, justice-seeking innovator, a Southern Queer Black Artist, Mama, Art Therapist, Doula, Strategist, Troublemaker, and a farmer and activist from VA. Only 30 spots are available - we can't wait to see you there!


See you soon,

Vera Simon-Nobes
FBEN Coordinator

Upcoming Workshops with FBEN
FBEN Community Check-In with Davi Cohen
September 23 | 4:00 EST / 1:00 PT

You're invited to gather on Zoom for a conversation on what's new and exciting in your world of farm-based education. For the first 15 minutes we'll feature the work of one farm-based educator, before moving into breakout spaces to connect, listen, and share with each other. On September 23, we'll be joined by Davi Cohen of The Battery Conservancy, New York City to hear reflections on the growing season and what's coming up.


Rooting Out Racism for Farm-Based Educators
October 4-8 | 11-2 EST / 8-11 PT

You're invited to gather on Zoom for a conversation on what's new and exciting in your world of farm-based education. For the first 15 minutes we'll feature the work of one farm-based educator, before moving into breakout spaces to connect, listen, and share with each other. On September 23, we'll be joined by Davi Cohen of The Battery Conservancy, New York City to hear reflections on the growing season and what's coming up.


FBEN Community Check-In with Melisa Oliva
October 21 | 4:30 EST / 1:30 PT



Job Alert: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group Executive Director
This position reports to NESAWG’s Advisory Board and is a full-time, exempt position at 32 hours a week. The position is fully remote and the hired Executive Director may reside anywhere within the northeast region of the United States. Salary: $60,000-$65,000. Full Description.

Member Question: How do you accommodate bow hunting on a farm-based education property?
An FBEN member is seeking example policies or guidance about how your farm handles hunting on your property, specifically bow hunting. If you have a sample policy to share, please write to Beth or Vera.
Perseverance, Hope, and Gardens in Haiti
Due to the recent earthquake and political upheaval in Haiti, we thought we'd share an inspiring project from Ayiti Konsè Vèt - "Keep Haiti Green". Learn about their experiential programs that are building food security and sustainability in Northeastern Haiti. We hope to feature additional international farm-based education projects this fall, so connect with us if you have an idea!
CHS Teacher Grant Due 9/15

CHS Foundation provides $500 grants each year to pre-kindergarten-12th grade teachers who have classroom projects that use agricultural concepts to teach reading, writing, math, science, social studies and more. Eligible projects include classroom and schoolyard gardens, embryology projects, aquaculture projects and agricultural literacy reading programs to name a few. The CHS Classroom Grant application is now available and the deadline for applications is Sept. 15. Teachers have until June 1 the following year to complete the project and submit a final report. Only state-certified classroom teachers employed by a school district or private school teachers are eligible to apply.
Dandelion Speaker Series
How often does Ang Roell get stung by a bee? How does BK Rot pick up 3,000 lbs of food waste in three hours? What makes Red Wiggler a "Care Farm"? Eric Dawson of Yellow Farmhouse Education Center hosted a 6-part conversation series this summer with six leaders in farm-based education. You can find answers to these questions and much more on YouTube and through our blog. We highly recommend!
Calling MD and D.C. Teachers! Course: Infusing Agriculture Education into the Secondary Classroom
Registration is open for MAEF and Goucher's fall 8-week online course for secondary teachers, grades 6 - 12, "Infusing Agriculture Education in the Middle (and High) School Classroom". The course will begin October 18 and run to December 10, 2021. This includes an in-person field session, meeting at the NPS Colonial Farm in Accokeek, Maryland, to be held Saturday, October 30, and is a mandatory activity of the course. Cost for the course is $135 and can be paid using the separate form attached to the Goucher registration! Please send questions to Dr. Peggy Eppig at peppig@maefonline.com. Registration!