Transform your students’ learning experience with a taste of Connecticut’s vibrant agricultural world. Our Farm to Classroom Speaker Network offers K-12 teachers a unique opportunity to invite local farmers and food producers into their classrooms to speak on a range of topics ranging from regenerative agriculture to food justice, culinary education, and vegetable and livestock farming.
Below, you can browse bios, filter by topic, and request a guest speaker who aligns with your curriculum.
Interested in being a speaker? Email us at info@yellowfarmhouse.org or fill out our form here.
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Aaron is also an expertise in USDA and state regulations, farmers markets, marketing and business operations, and solar + processing.
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Either, In Person, Virtual
Amanda is very interested in teaching on how cows are part of the climate solution and can add value to a byproduct of dairy farming. She is also invested in horticulture - incorporating renewable alternatives to single use plastics!
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Beth is also interested in teaching about the process of farming oysters, and the environmental benefits of aquaculture.
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Either, In Person, Virtual
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Dr. Ruiz is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of food growers and creating a more just, equitable, accessible, and sustainable food system for all individuals.
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Jonathan would be interested in speaking about a variety of topics, including:
Sustainable Farming Practices: Highlighting organic methods, soil health, and environmental stewardship.
Farm-to-Table Education: Teaching students how food is grown, harvested, and prepared for healthy meals.
Homesteading Basics: Covering self-sufficiency skills, composting, and creating a thriving small-scale farm.
Gardening for Beginners: Offering tips and techniques for starting and maintaining a garden.
The Role of Farms in Community Building: Exploring how farms can foster connection and education in local communities.
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Either, In Person, Virtual
Josh would love to speak on beef cattle ranching in New England to your students.
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Sunset Farm is Certified Organic and uses regenerative practices!
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Keith is also interested in speaking on Jamaican specific food, and cooking Ital (vegan) food to your students.
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Kelley also specialized in humane & regenerative livestock production!
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Laura is also very interested in teaching about composting at local schools!
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Murray can also speak on the business of farming for high school students interested in going into the business sector.
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Pete can also provide knowledge to your students on crop planning for the seasons, farm growth in the winter, and greenhouse management.
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Sarah Rose can also speak to your students on seed saving and sustainability, gardening on a budget and reducing costs, lowering barriers to new gardeners and increasing access to resources and knowledge!
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Either, In Person, Virtual
Victoria holds a K-6 Connecticut teaching certification. Presentations will include an engaging activity best suited for the grade level and curriculum, planned by Victoria. Teachers are welcome to share input ahead of time.
New Haven County
New Haven County
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Xochitl has over ten years of speaking and teaching! She has spoken and taught at conferences, panels, presentations, workshops, and after-school programs, both in-person and virtual. They include Gather New Haven, Common Ground School, Save the Sound, JUNTA, New Haven Public Schools, New CT Farmers Alliance, Semilla Collective, UCONN Extension and CAPS, Greenwich Food Forum, Yale (Medicine, Public Health, Environment), Wesleyan, and more!
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