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Student Resources
SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Long Island Farm Bureau invites all Nassau and Suffolk County High School seniors to apply for a $1000 scholarship from Long Island Farm Bureau. Criteria ° Students who will continue their education to prepare for a career in some way connected to the diverse agricultural industry. ° Students who live or work on a farm or are involved with agriculture ° Students who are active member of the community In addition, the Long Island scholarship winner will have an opportunity to compete for additional scholarship funds -- $1000, $500, $250 -- at the 2008 New York Farm Bureau “Spring Break” Conference. Deadline for application is November 22, 2007.
Details on the scholarship program are available here. Download the Scholarship Application
For more information, please contact Long Island Farm Bureau (631) 727-3777 (AskUs@lifb.com) 
Teaching Resources
*LIFB In the Classroom: Obtain the tools you need to teach your students about their Long Island heritage. The program includes a 15 minute video (free copy for each school) and a visit from a farmer. Click here for LIFB in the Classroom Education Program flyer (pdf). Email us if you would like to have a farmer visit your 4th grade classroom. Dates are scheduled between January and early March.
A History of New York Agriculture "Sowing the Seeds of Understanding" A companion to the New York history books used in the classroom. An interactive, multimedia "tool" for the social studies teacher that creates an exciting and fun learning environment! Seventh grade social studies teachers across New York State now have access to a new interactive multimedia CD-ROM study tool that will bring a The CD offers a sophisticated pre-programmed history software template, which is highly interactive, engaging, and customizable. The program offers a factual history of New York State agriculture, demonstrating how the industry acts as a major force in our state’s economy, agriculture’s role in our heritage, and the many opportunities available in the field. For more information on the CD contact Sandra Prokop at 800-342-4143.
*"A Farm Picture" (educational video) is available in a 38 minute version to Junior and Senior High Schools. This version will give you a great opportunity to teach history and economics of Long Island. One free copy is provided to each school for their collection. Click here for a full description of "A Farm Picture". Email us for additional to recieve your free copy.
The Be Aware of New York Agriculture Contest is a great way to expose students to agriculture and the food system and to meet the New York State Learning Standards in your classroom. Students can learn more about where food comes from and why it is important that they understand agriculture in New York State. The contest is divided by grade level categories and statewide winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 2 Honorable Mentions) are selected for each grade level. Information. Application. Send e-mail to: cerp@cornell.edu or call 607-255-9252
*Five Minute Lesson Plans for Elementary Schools (pdf format). Agricultural related discussions, games, geographical lessons, mathematical lessons, art, creative writing ideas, current events, history.
*Five Minute Lesson Plans for Secondary Schools (Pdf). Agricultural related discussions, economics, goverment, history, geography, current events.
*The "Adopt-a-Calf" program offers the opportunity for the classes to "adopt" a calf and receive copies of registration papers, health updates, pictures, and news about their calf at least twice during the school year. In addition, they will learn what is happening on the farm where their calf lives! Enlarged pictures and a certificate of adoption were left with each class, with the option of growth updates that they can add when they receive their farm news. Contact Sandy Prokop at NYFB (LIFB Affiliate) at nysprokop@fb.org or call her at 518-436-8495 for full description and additional information.
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New York Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Each year, New York Agriculture in the Classroom (NYAITC) recognizes an outstanding teacher who weaves agricultural concepts into the curriculum. We are now inviting applicants for Teacher of the Year. The award is given to a teacher who best demonstrates how NYAITC materials and training, including Kids Growing Food gardens, have positively impacted students. Who can apply? All New York State Schoolteachers who have been involved with NYAITC program, including Kids Growing Food. Questions? Contact NYAITC Coordinator, Nancy Schaff: (607) 255-9253 or email: nfw3@cornell.edu or contact NYAITC Office Manager, Melissa Snyder (607) 255-9252 or email: ms286@cornell.edu
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The Government Awareness Institute is an intense two-day seminar that offeres high school Juniors the opportunity to meet and talk with our Governor in Albany, meet with their local Senate and Assembly representatives and other state wide leaders. This is an exciting experience for anyone interested in government and legislation. In order to elegible you must be a high school junior with an agricultural background and/or intereset in learing about agriculture's relationship to the government process. Only those have not attended in the past may apply. Dates for this program are typically in April. Please check back for additional information in the winter. For questions, please contact Stacy Gioeli at 1-800-342-4143. Cornell Offers Students New Agricultural Majors By Cathleen M. Sheils, Associate Director of Admissions
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University is pleased to introduce two new agricultural programs: Agricultural Sciences and Enology & Viticulture.
The newly created Agricultural Sciences program will see the first class begin the Fall of 2006. Students who wish to pursue a broad education to prepare for careers in the agricultural and food industries will find Agricultural Sciences to be a great fit. The program’s flexibility allows students to design a curriculum that meets their goals. Students will take courses across several areas including Animal Science, Agribusiness and Farm Management, Communication, Crop & Soil Sciences, Education, Entomology and Plant Sciences. Experiential learning opportunities including research, study tours and internships balance out the curriculum.
With more vineyards and wineries in the United States than ever before, there is a critical shortage of people to manage them. A major reason is that there has been no undergraduate degree program in either grape growing or winemaking in the east. That is, until now. Cornell is filling the void by offering new undergraduate programs in viticulture (grape growing) and enology (winemaking). The viticulture curriculum is a concentration within the plant sciences major; the enology (winemaking) curriculum is a concentration in the food science major. Students apply to either Food Science or Plant Sciences. The first class of students began the Fall of 2005.
"I am majoring in 'vit' simply because I love it. I was bitten by the grape bug while doing a research paper on diseases of grapes for my plant pathology class," said Nova McCune, a senior from Greenville, S.C., who transferred to Cornell last year to major in viticulture. "I decided that I definitely wanted to come to Cornell once the new major was announced." McCune, who worked this summer as the vineyard and winemaker's assistant at Thirsty Owl Wine Co. in Ovid, N.Y., says that she hopes to find a job at a large winemaker after graduation. "In the long run, I hope to one day open my own small vineyard and winery." As part of the program students work in the industry to gain experience.
CALS currently offer students 24 majors to choose from for a complete listing visit www.cals.cornell.edu. Freshman Admission requirements: 4 units of English, 3 units of Science (1 Biology and 1 Chemistry or Physics) and 3 years of Mathematics.
Application deadlines: Early Decision – November 1, 2005 and Regular Decision – January 1, 2006. Questions contact: CALS Admissions 607-255-2036 or als_admissions@cornell.edu
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comprehensive History of New York Agriculture to the classroom. Made possible by the New York Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultural Education, Inc., the resource will soon be available to 7,500 educators.