The EAT Foundation offers a variety of Continuing Education (CE) Classes which combine hand-on Workshops, Seminars, and Tours in the field of Agriculture. Our courses are offered in 1, 2 & 3 day Sessions and take place at various locations and times of the year. NOTE: Please be sure to check out class dates and times before you Register Online.
Current Classes Available
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Our most popular class, The Ag Tour and Seminar, is a 3-day, 2 CE units workshop where agriculture and the classroom collide. The workshops include tours of local farms, dairies, and packing houses, as wells as active participation in local farming and gardening techniques. We also have several local and statewide guest speakers attend to discuss the importance of education, nutrition, and agriculture. Overall, this is a great networking opportunity for teachers statewide!  Available Class Sessions:
- Session 1 - June 22 - 24, 2010
- Session 3 - July 27 - 29, 2010
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The Harvest Class is a 2-day, interactive course in the beautiful town of Hanford, CA. This is a continuation course from the Summer Sessions that includes behind-the-scenes processing and touring of seasonal crop harvests (when available). Available Class Sessions: - Session 1 - TBD Summer 2010
- Session 2 - TBD Fall 2010
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It's All About Water is a 2-day course that encourages educator's to grow their awareness about conservation of water, current and future resources of water in the State of California, and increase knowledge and water history and law within the state. In addition, there is a state-of-the-art tour of a local reserve dam (as depicted below). This is also an extension of the Ag Tour and Seminar, generally reserved for educator's who have participated in the Ag Tour and Seminar.  Available Class Sessions:
- Session 1 - TBA June 2010
- Session 2 - TBA July 2010
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The Career Class at the World Ag Expo is a daylong adventure into the world of agribusiness at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA. The day includes a guided-tour of all the career opportunities present in the Expo, providing information about careers, scholarships, and background regarding the agriculture industry in California. Class Sessions: - Session 1 - Feb. 10, 2010
- Additional session available
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