Farm-to-School Resources
Teacher Materials
Support Staff Training
STEM Education Options
Bartow County School Nutrition alongside of K & T Farms as school community partners offer a comprehensive list that encompasses a wide range of educational opportunities, providing students with knowledge and skills in agriculture, nutrition, and STEM disciplines.
Composting: Understanding the composting process, its biology, and environmental benefits.
Erosion Control: Techniques and technologies to prevent soil erosion and preserve fertile land.
Planting and Harvesting: Hands-on experience in planting, nurturing, and harvesting crops, learning the agricultural lifecycle.
Geothermal and Hydroponics: Innovative farming methods such as geothermal heating and hydroponic systems.
Farm Equipment: Training in the operation and maintenance of farm equipment for safety and efficiency.
Animal Sciences: Knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior, nutrition, and welfare.
Soil Sciences: Understanding soil composition, structure, and sustainable management practices.
Hydrology: Studying water movement, distribution, and quality in agricultural ecosystems.
Marketing: Strategies for effective agricultural marketing and branding.
Fiber Production: Cultivation and processing of fiber-producing crops for textile industries.
Water Testing and Water Catchment: Methods for testing water quality and sustainable water catchment systems.
Public Speaking: Communication skills for conveying agricultural knowledge and advocacy.
Research: Opportunities for agricultural research and experimentation.
Nutrition Integration: Integration of nutrition concepts into STEM curriculum, exploring the relationship between food, health, and scientific principles.
Hands-On Nutrition Experiments: Practical experiments on food chemistry, nutrient analysis, and diet-health connections.
Nutrition Technology: Introduction to technologies like dietary tracking apps and food processing for improved nutrition.
Nutritional Epidemiology: Understanding nutrition's role in disease prevention and management through data analysis.
Food Sustainability: Education on sustainable food systems and environmental impacts of food production.
Nutrigenomics: Exploration of how genetics influence responses to diet, bridging genetics and nutrition science.
Food Innovation: Encouraging creativity in food product development and entrepreneurship.
Community Nutrition Projects: Addressing food insecurity and promoting healthy food access in underserved areas.
Interdisciplinary Research: Collaborative research integrating nutrition with other STEM fields to address complex scientific questions.