Cornell prepares next wave of science and agriculture teachers

摘要

Six thousand of New York's high schoolers currently participate in 160 programs throughout the state. Agriculture education is not confined to rural areas alone-there are programs in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse. In early May, the 106Potsdam High School students in David Sipher's agriculture education classes are cranking it out. Those in the natural resources class are coming up with three quick ways the United States can reduce energy use by 10 percent. Meanwhile, the veterinary science students are figuring out how organic food production can fit in with the livestock industry. And out in the attached greenhouse, 21 kids in the greenhouse management class are transplanting petunia plugs into hanging baskets. Greenhouse management is Sipher's most popular class.