VFFC runs multiple education programs for learners young and old. Check out these educational opportunities:
What does VFFC education provide Rutland?
- Farming and gardening skills
- Food and nutrition education
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Connection to our food system
- Farms, Farmers, economics, current institutions, and the farm to plate process
- Local resiliency
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Celebration of Rutland’s vibrant agricultural community and heritage
- A community sense of self and pride
- Encouragement and guidance in critical thinking
- Development of creativity
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Social and Emotional Learning Skills
- Self Awareness
- Self Management
- Social Awareness
- Relationship Skills
- Responsible Decision Making
- Respect
- Regional, State, and County land and resource management and agricultural issues
- Community
What are the core values of VFFC Education?
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Access, equity, and inclusion
- Trauma Responsive and socially equitable
- Respect for people and natural systems
- Hands-on experiences and project based learning
- Community engagement and participation