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.
Ag Tour & Seminar [AG 101] – 2 CE Units (available separately)
Prerequisite: NONE
Cost: $100 (non-refundable)
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:
Fall Harvest [AG III] – 1 CE Unit
Prerequisite: AG 101
Cost: $75 (non-refundable)
Our Fall Harvest classes are 2-day, interactive courses offered in odd numbered years in the beautiful town of Hanford, CA. These are continuation courses from the 3-day Ag Tour & Seminar [AG 101] Summer Sessions which include behind-the-scenes processing and touring of seasonal crop harvests (when available).
Available Class Sessions:
Summer Harvest [AG V] – 1 CE Unit
Prerequisite: AG 101
Cost: $75 (non-refundable)
Our Summer Harvest classes are 2-day, interactive courses offered in even numbered years in the beautiful town of Hanford, CA. These are continuation courses from the 3-day Ag Tour & Seminar [AG101] Summer Sessions which include behind-the-scenes processing and touring of seasonal crop harvests (when available).
Available Class Sessions:
It’s All About Water [AG II] – 1 CE Unit
Prerequisite: AG 101
Cost: $75 (non-refundable)
It’s All About Water is a 2-day course which encourages educators 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 first.
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Careers Workshop [AG IV]
Prerequisite: NONE
Cost: $50 (non-refundable)
The Careers Workshop 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. And info for you to take back with you to share with your students on the various options in ag careers.