Global Learning in Agriculture at Cumberland Valley

On January 30th, 2019 the Global Teach Ag team as well as Roger Thurow went to Cumberland Valley High School to do activities with students centered around his book The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children.

The group also got to take a look at Cumberland Valley’s Agricultural Education Program, and talk with Darla Romberger, the agri-science teacher at Cumberland Valley which was an exciting opportunity considering that this was Roger Thurow’s first time seeing an agricultural education program.

The activity was attended by students in three classes: agri-science, AP history, and culinary. For the activity, students were divided into four groups that represented the four countries that Roger discusses in his book.These countries were The United States, Uganda, India, Guatemala. Each country was given a large problem that was featured in the book, and the groups brainstormed along with Thurow, Romberger, Global Teach Ag, and Penn State Professors. It was an amazing opportunity for students to combine what they learn in the classroom with critical thinking skills. It is exciting to see students that are passionate about solving real world issues and taking steps to be involved in the process of becoming positive agents of change.

Erin Langdale

Communications Team Member

Twitter: @ItsErinLangdale

Agricultural Education Student Teacher 2020