AGENDA

8:15-9:00   Check-in, find seats, network and/or visit display tables                        

9:00-9:10   Welcome ​

9:10-9:30    Keynote Address  

ADVANCING EQUITY THROUGH FARM TO SCHOOL EDUCATION presentation and materials linked here Jamese Kwele, Director of Food Equity, Ecotrust

9:45-11:00  Session A Workshops

Increasing Inclusion in the Outdoor Classroom presentation and materials linked here
Jennie Marable, Grow Portland
Kelly Decklar, Portland Public School District

Designing for Success: Starting & Sustaining a School Garden Program presentation and materials linked here
Matt Bibeau, Jean's Farm
Melina Barker, Oregon Farm to School & School Garden Network

The Social/Emotional Benefits of School Garden Activities presentation and materials linked here
Genevieve Layman, HTR, Earthtones Northwest

Kids Who Cook, Love to Eat: Engaging Preschool Students in Food Preparation presentation and materials linked here
DyLynn Robertson, MHCC Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships
Roberta Recken, Mt. Hood Community College

Expanding Your Impact: Cultivating Successful Partnerships in School Gardens presentation and materials linked here
Lucy Miner, School Garden Project of Lane County
Sarah Wheeler, School Garden Project of Lane County
Chris Sharpe, School Garden Project of Lane County

Effective Program Evaluation presentation and materials linked here
Megan Kemple, Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Network
Rachel Pettit, Food Roots

Best Practices to Engage Diverse & Underserved Youth Populations presentation and materials linked here
Katie Rixon, Supa Fresh Youth Farm
Katrin Dougherty, Supa Fresh Youth Farm
Stefan Aumack, Kalapuya High School– Bethel School District
Maxx Fenton and Cristina Gomez Maldanado, Supra Fresh Youth Farm
Ethan Bottensek and Indy Andres, Kalapuya High School– Bethel School District

11:15-12:30   Session B Workshops

Inclusive Family and Community Engagement in Garden Programs presentation and materials linked here
Amy Joens, Marion Polk Food Share
Susana Perez, Fuente de Vida Community Garden Coordinator
Erika Osorno, Brown Road Community Garden Coordinator
Linda Hernandez Munguia, Salem Keizer School District
Jude Arreola, North Marion Intermediate School

Student Choice: Engaging Diverse Learners and Inspiring Self-Managers in the Garden presentation and materials linked here
Karen Tassinari, Rogue Valley Farm to School
Elizabeth Tobey, Rogue Valley Farm to School

Exploring the Possibilities for Change Through Farm Field Trips presentation and materials linked here
Rebecca Slosberg, Rogue Valley Farm to School
Aliesje King, Sauvie Island Center​

Establishing a Thriving Garden Program with Preschool Children presentation and materials linked here
Ange Suprowicz, The Portland Montessori School

Gardening with Children in Every Season: Curriculum-Building Tools and Techniques presentation and materials linked here
Kaci Rae Christopher, Obsidian Education

What’s Happening with State-wide Data Collection and Evaluation? presentation and materials linked here
Rick Sherman, Oregon Department of Education
Megan Kemple, Oregon Farm to School & School Garden Network

Mighty Micros: Growing Microgreens for Learning, Nutrition, and (maybe) Income presentation and materials linked here
Marc Boucher-Colbert, Franciscan Montessori Earth School

12:30-1:30  Lunch, Garden Tours, Informal Networking, Visit display tables, Seed Swap!

1:30-2:00    A Few Words from our Partners

2:15-3:30    Session C Workshops

Trauma-Informed Leadership in Youth and Community Gardens presentation and materials linked here
Christi Bertschi, Family Building Blocks – Helen’s Place
Nichole Rose, Community Service Consortium
Amy Joens, Marion Polk Food Share

Food Traditions in the Classroom presentation and materials linked here
Maxine Rodrigues, Growing Gardens
Kat Barton, Growing Gardens
Betsy Lattig, Growing Gardens

Let’s Gather and Share! A Collaboration Session for Garden and Food-Based Educators presentation and materials linked here
Amoreena Guerrero, Growing Gardens
Casey Blake, Oregon Agriculture In the Classroom
Sarah Wheeler, School Garden Project

Junior Master Gardeners: Hands-on Garden Education and Curriculum Overview presentation and materials linked here
Kelly Noack, OSU Extension Service, 4-H Youth Development (Marion County)
Jim Liskey, Marion County Master Gardeners Association and OSU Extension Service

​It Takes a Team: Bridging Farm to School Activities from Classroom to Cafeteria presentation and materials linked here
Patty Case, Oregon State University Extension Service, Klamath County
Denise Cheyne, Klamath County School District
Anna Barlowe, FoodCorps Service Member, Extension & Klamath County School District

Diversity in Funding - A Hands-On Workshop presentation and materials linked here
Sheila Foster, Rogue Valley Farm to School

"Uncovering Soil Health": What Tighty Whities Can Tell Us About Soil Health presentation and materials linked here
Cathy McQueeney, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District

3:45-5:00 Session D Workshops

Get Your Hands Dirty with the Next Generation Science Standards presentation and materials linked here
Jennifer Parks, Walker Elementary School
Cultivating Classroom Connections presentation and materials linked here
Brittany Capell, Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom
Jessica Jansen, Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom​

Growing on the Edge: Cultivating Youth Resiliency & Engagement in Youth Gardens presentation and materials linked here
Liana Harden, Oregon State University
Maureen Hosty, Oregon State University
Jules Montes, Metro/Sauvie Island Center

Setting the Stage: Practical Tips for Student Management in Garden and Outdoor Education presentation and materials linked here
Abby Lewis, Oregon State University Extension Service
Kelly Noack, Oregon State University Extension Service, 4-H Youth Development (Marion County)

Grant Funding for Your Garden Program presentation and materials linked here
Rick Sherman, Oregon Department of Education
Nell Tessman, Gray Family Foundation

Farm to School and Food Hero: Teaming Up to Engage Tots to Teens presentation and materials linked here
Angie Treadwell, Oregon State University Extension
Rikkilynn Starliper, Umatilla School District
Ellie Dutcher, Food Corps Service Member

Supervising and supporting garden educators presentation and materials linked here
Melina Barker, Oregon Farm to School & School Garden Network

5:15-5:30        Closing Reflection and Inspiration

5:30 - late:      Socializing, no-host food and drinks and live music at the Fireside Lounge at Resort