Educators joined Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom as they explored the agricultural "Fs" found in northern Minnesota during the July 22, 2024 Teacher Tour.
About the Farm, Fiber and Fabrication Tour
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom host, Sarah Kuschel, curated a day for K-12 educators to explore agriculture and its connections to our everyday lives. The day started at Wells Technology and immersed teachers in their Fabrication and manufacturing processes that have ties to John Deere as well as many other important businesses and industries. Next, teachers investigated Fiber and the process of using wool to create garments, blankets and more at Bemidji Woolen Mills. The tour also took teacher to Gustafson Beef and Crop Farm to dig into food production and conservation. A delicious farm-to-table lunch at Table for 7 was served along with time to build connections with fellow educators while filling their tool boxes with standards-based, ag-themed resources was also part of the fun!
Wells Technology
The first tour stop will bring educators to Wells Technology. Since its beginning in 1985, Wells Technology has helped the original equipment manufacturer industry in a team effort to solve design, production and distribution problems. Andy Wells, owner of Well Technology, will provide educators with background in their ties to John Deere and other important businesses and industries.
Table for 7
Educators will have the chance to enjoy a delicious farm-to-table lunch from the one and only Table for 7. If you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying an experience like this, now is the time to.
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Bemidji Woolen Mills was the third tour stop with over 100 years of rich history that was shared with educators. Bill shared with the group more about fiber processing when creating garments, blankets and more.
Gustafson Farms
The final stop on this teacher tour was Gustafson Farms. On this tour, educators learned about beef and crops to dig into food production and conversation.
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