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'Let Me Show You Amazing Agriculture Websites!'

During the Alaskan Klondike gold rush what vegetable was worth its weight in gold due to its valuable vitamin C? Where can you find an interactive introduction to tools and the four seasons for your school garden? Wish you had the perfect video showing how a plant grows from a seed? Insects as Food!?! Join us for answers as we show you amazing online agriculture resources to inspire you and add fun for your students. We cover a wide range of topics to help you create lessons and support activities using agriculture as a teaching tool. Detailed resource list provided.

Workshop Session (all workshops will be 75 minutes)
Presentation:
     15471_5711PamHosimer.pdf
Handouts:
     15471_5711PamHosimer_x.docx
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SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION
Pam Hosimer
Email: phosimer@verizon.net
Speaker Order: 1
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Primary Presenter
State: Maryland
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Main Phone: 301-367-4874
Biosketch: Pam Hosimer received her Master of Library and Information Science degree, as a special librarian concentrating on agricultural and environmental topics, from the University of Maryland, College Park. She has presented at local, state and national conferences as a volunteer for Extension since becoming a Master Gardener in 2008 and an original member of the Statewide Grow It, Eat It program formed in 2009. Formerly a special education teacher in the public school system, Pam had previously worked with Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation developing farm-based curriculum for Maryland middle school students. Passionate about growing food and teaching where food comes from Pam ties together her experience as an educator, gardener and librarian by utilizing a multimedia approach with students in the classroom and the garden. In her free time Pam likes to visit gardens and farms, volunteer in the community, read mystery books, drink tea, meet new people and travel.
Organization/Affiliation: University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener