Mobile agriculture classroom Collaboration to reach Georgia students

Mobile agriculture classroom

UAC, GGIA and UGA collaborate to reach Georgia students

Using words, photos, and interactive displays, the horticulture station will illustrate “a plant’s journey from greenhouse to your house.” Woody ornamentals, turf and other plant materials are incorporated in this learning experience, with facts and figures that connect the environmental and economic importance of horticulture products and services.

Plant growth, appropriate plant selection and design are areas that are highlighted in the educational activities, and a highly interactive irrigation display is included in the station, demonstrating that this is a shared need and requirement for all types of plant material to grow and thrive.

The NEW Georgia Ag Experience is a STEM based mobile classroom that showcases Georgia’s diverse agriculture.

This state-of-the-art agricultural learning experience is designed for students in grades 3 – 5. Students will be using technology like augmented reality, simulated learning games that highlights the future of Georgia agriculture and allows students to explore potential careers.

Other sectors represented in the NEW Georgia Ag Experience include Cotton, Poultry, Peanuts, Fruit & Vegetable, Pecans and Forestry, along with associated ag careers such as veterinary medicine.

Workforce development and careers are high priority as well, allowing students to select from different career paths to explore.

Planting seeds

The Georgia Ag Experience’s goal is to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders by planting a seed today, and UAC is proud to be part of it.

Many thanks to those in the industry who contributed to this important educational experience and thank you to the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and the Georgia Farm Bureau for spearheading the project.