DAY ONE:

Monday, February 21, 2022

General Session – JMG Program & Curricula Overview

• Utilizing JMG curricula resources.

• Implementing best practices, project-based learning, managing students/groups

• Access Group/class registration, recognition & certification options

Hands-On, Concurrent Sessions

• JMG Core Curricula

• Literature in the Garden

• Wildlife Gardener

• JMG Level Two (Operation Thistle & Operation W.A.T.E.R.)

JMG Implementation Concurrent Sessions

Monday Meet & Greet Evening Reception

DAY TWO:

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

General Session – Curricula Features & Model Programs 

• Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!

• Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! for Elementary

• Involving local county Extension, volunteers and parents in your programming

• Reach into schools, after school programs & clubs

• Prepare/lead JMG teacher training workshop events

Hands-On, Concurrent Sessions

• In Depth: HANDS ON – Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!

• In Depth: HANDS ON  – Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!  for Elementary

• GROWING SUCCESS: From Fresh Sampling to Classroom Recipes:  Food Exposures with Young Children

• GROWING SUCCESS: School Gardens that THRIVE

Texas A&M Garden Tour and Featured Garden Sessions

DAY THREE:

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

General Session Keynotes:
Growing Sustainability for Your JMG/School Garden Projects  

• Generate funding to support programs

• Build sustainability through community collaborations and partnerships

• Utilize program resources, marketing materials, supporting platforms and school garden grants

Final Concurrent Sessions

• Success Stories: Proven Models for Thriving Programs

• Research: Measuring Program Impact

• Implementation: Creating Implementation Plans at Your Campus

JMG State Coordinator Dinner Meeting*                 (*by invitation)