Workshop Highlights
Journey 2050 Summer Agriculture Institute 2021
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
10:00-10:15
Registration
10:15-10:30
Orientation
- Introductions
- Utah AITC Overview
- Agenda
10:30-11:00
Agriculture in Context
- Source Search
- KWL Chart
11:00-11:45
State of the Planet
11:45-12:15
UDAF Presentation (RJ Spencer)
12:15-12:45
Lunch
12:45-1:15
State of the Planet Continued
1:15-2:00
Journey 2050 Intro
- Intro Video
- Simulation
Lesson 1: Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
- What is sustainability?
- Sustainability barrel
- Sustainable agricultural practices can improve our society through the ripple effect
- Food waste
- ESPeN impacts
- Growing Today for Tomorrow
- Article: What is the Green New Deal?
- Article: Facts on the Green New Deal
2:30-6:30
Traveling Workshops
- 2:30-3:30 Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
- 3:45-4:45 Schmidt Family Farm
- 5:00-6:30 Utah Natural Meat and Milk
6:30-8:00
Dinner
Thursday, August 5, 2021
8:00-8:30
Breakfast
8:30-12:00
Journey 2050 Workshops
Lesson 2: Plant Health
- Agriculture provides our food supply
- Growing our food requires nutrients
- Plant health is managed using best practices
- Desktop Greenhouses
- Vertical Farming
- Photosynthesis
- Desktop Greenhouses
- Article: Organic vs. conventional farming—Which has lower environmental impacts?
Lesson 3: Water
- Water is a natural resource critical to agriculture
- A small fraction of Earth's water is usable
- Farmers use water conservation practices
- Article: Drought—The Hidden Global Crisis
Lesson 4: Economy
- The Ripple Effect
- Earning money and creating jobs are two factors of a strong economy
- Market prices fluctuate
- When harvest and markets are strong, farmers earn more money
12:00-12:45
Lunch
12:45-2:30
Journey 2050 Workshops
Lesson 5: Land Use
- 3% of Earth is ideal for growing crops
- How Much is Dirt Worth? (Earth as an Apple)
- Federal Lands: Ranching and Recreating on Common Grounds
- Common Grounds Photo
- Federal Lands Map/Sheep Map
- Beach Ball
- Most of our urban areas are built on ideal crop land
- Every land decision we make has a consequence
Lesson 6: Careers for 2050 and Beyond!
- Career Web Activity
- Many diverse careers are found in agriculture
- People working in agriculture play a hand in feeding the world sustainably
- Off-farm agricultural careers are important and integral to sustainability
- Living Science Career Cards
Lesson 7: Technology and Innovations
- Technology and innovation play a critical role in the future of agriculture
- Developing countries have the greatest potential to make the most improvements
- Consumers have a direct influence on what is grown and how
- Article: Sustainable food: A common goal but how to get there?
2:30-3:00