The Learning Landscape: The New England Agroforester - Summer Solstice 2026
ADAPT educators and participants at a silvopasture and forest farming walk in late May, 2026.
Agroforestry Training & Leadership for K-12 Educators
The 4-H Farm to School Fellowship Program is a yearlong professional development opportunity for K–5 educators in New Hampshire focused on integrating food system literacy and nutrition education into the classroom. The program selects up to 10 fellows who implement at least six Harvest of the Month lessons during the 2026–2027 school year, using curriculum aligned with hands‑on, place‑based learning.
Fellows receive monthly classroom resources, participate in virtual trainings and networking sessions, and attend workshops on topics such as apples, maple, and mushrooms. Program expectations include completing evaluations, joining scheduled virtual meetings, and presenting curriculum applications through school or professional venues. Benefits include mentorship, peer collaboration, access to farm and community events, and potential stipends (pending funding). Apply here by September 1, 2026.
For more information, visit the 4-H Farm to School Fellowship Program. If you need an accommodation to participate in programming, contact Michael Smith or Laura Alimayu.
A New Path in Agroecology: UVM’s Online Master’s Program
The University of Vermont has launched a first-of-its-kind, fully online Master of Science in Agroecology, designed for working professionals seeking to address complex food system challenges through ecological science, participatory action research, and social analysis. The 30‑credit program, offered through UVM’s Institute for Agroecology, allows students to apply learning directly within their own work contexts, emphasizing collaboration with farmers, communities, and global networks. Combining scientific, cultural, and political perspectives, the program aims to equip graduates with the skills to advance more just, resilient, and sustainable food systems. Virtual info sessions are scheduled periodically through the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS). Applications are due July 15, 2026. For more information, visit the Agroecology M.S. site.
New England Grazing Conference Recordings Available
Agroforestry enthusiasts who missed the New England Grazing Conference or want to revisit the presentations can now access many of the recordings online. These videos provide an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights from regional grazing experts and continue learning. The New England Grazing Network is a growing group of grazing and livestock focused technical assistance providers, membership-based organizations and advocacy organizations focused on knowledge and resource sharing, outreach and community-building, and shared strategic leadership to uplift, support, and advance regenerative grazing as a viable and sustainable approach to farming and a valued part of regional food systems.
Adopt a Cow: Free classroom agriculture engagement opportunity
Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program offers a free, year-long educational experience that connects classrooms with a real dairy calf and the farm where it’s raised. Participants get regular photo updates, videos, and stories that help bring farm life into the classroom. Together with lesson plans and activities aligned to multiple grade levels, the program is designed to build agricultural literacy while serving as an outreach tool for producers, educators, and researchers looking to engage K–12 audiences in agriculture and natural resource stewardship. Enrollment is open annually, with early registration encouraged ahead of the fall program start. For agroforestry practitioners, this model highlights an accessible way to connect with educators, share their stories about working lands, and increase public understanding of conservation-based farming systems. For details and to register, visit Adopt a Cow - Discover Dairy.