DIVE4Ag Ag Science Cafes

What are Ag Science Cafés?

Every month, youth will have the opportunity to engage in virtual conversations with agricultural STEM professionals to learn from lively discussions and hands-on activities. High school youth will have the opportunity to design and lead the program with the support of adult mentors.

Interviews with Agricultural STEM Professionals

Ag Science Cafe Workshops

What is Agriculture?

Presenter: Jessica Jansen, Executive Director of Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Description: Follow along and complete one of the two Ag Science Cafe activities in this video to win some cool DIVE4Ag swag! Where ...

Kristen Moore, Jessica Jansen | Nov 2021 | Video

Why do animals do the things they do?

Presenter: Dr. Julie Huzzey, Associate Professor, Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare Specialist Description: Learn about how studying animal behavior can teach us about what is important to animals and how we can use this ...

Kristen Moore, Dr. Julie Huzzey | Nov 2021 | Video

Build your Dream Horse

Presenter: Dr. Laura Patterson Rosa, DVM, Ph.D., Genetics Scientist with Etalon Diagnostics Description: Discover how genetics play a role in our horses’ lives. Follow along using this worksheet to learn about genetics and to build your dream horse

Kristen Moore, Dr. Laura Patterson Rosa | Nov 2021 | Video

Soil Health

Presenter: Heather Y. Medina Sauceda, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Basin Team Leader, USDA Description: Soil is a vital living ecosystem. Watch the below video to discover how different management practices can impact soil. Read about this workshop on our blog!

Kristen Moore, Heather Y. Medina Sauceda | Nov 2021 | Video

Artisan Goat Cheese from the Willamette Valley

Presenter: Shawn Fels, Owner and President of Portland Creamery Description: Learn about how the Portland Creamery balances the art, business, and science of cheese making

Kristen Moore, Shawn Fels | Nov 2021 | Video

To learn more about the DIVE4Ag project, please visit our website.

Nov 2021

Authors

Deidre Schreiber

DIVE4Ag Program Assistant

John Stables

DIVE4Ag Program Assistant

Kristen Moore

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