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M.A.Y.A.

Grades 1st–4th and Alumni of the Ag Collective

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG AGRICULTURISTS

“WHERE AG SCIENCE AND INGENUITY INTERSECT” 

M.A.Y.A offers a collaborative, inquiry-based learning environment. The children’s study will focus on agriculture and nature. Members will have the opportunity to dive deeper into how agriculture relates to our world in the present day. They will be given the opportunity to learn from real life agricultural experiences… from propagating plants to growing our own tilapia. 

Children that are currently in M.A.Y.A can register early to continue on their learning adventure.

Registration opens to everyone else on August 2nd at 8:00 am.

Fall Sessions

Registrations for our fall M.A.Y.A. learning season opens August 2nd. Our fall session runs beginning of September through the first week or two of December.

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Highlights of M.A.Y.A. 

 

Develop Critical Thinking Skills:

Connecting scientific principles to real world applications. For example, use critical thinking skills to analyze and problem solve the real-world agricultural challenge of pest control.

 

Build Agricultural Literacy: 

Learn how crops are cultivated, the raising of livestock, and the role of farmers in food production. 

 

Environmental Stability: 

Learn sustainable farming methods that conserve our water and soil. 

 

Food Systems: 

Explain the journey of food from farm to table discussing the role of agriculture in ensuring food security and nutrition.

 

Hands on Learning:

Learning on the farm includes, animal husbandry, gardening, taping for syrup, nature studies, and agricultural projects, which improve learning comprehension and retention. 

 

Community:

M.A.Y.A builds a strong community through working together, playing together and taking care of the plants and animals as well as each other. Through caring for plants, animals, and each other, responsibility, patience and kindness are cultivated.

Taught by a Certified Agricultural Literacy Educator​

 

For children in 1st through 4th grade and all Agriculture Collective Alumni.

 

FALL M.A.Y.A Meets on the following Wednesdays

from 3:45-5:15

 

September 10th, 17th, 24th

October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

November 5th, 12th, 19th

 

$160.00 for the Fall Session

 

*We encourage 100% participation in the classes. I am not able to give a refund if you miss classes.  Thank you for your understanding. 

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“Through agriculture education, children not only gain academic knowledge but also develop essential life skills and values. They learn to respect nature, appreciate the efforts behind food production, and understand the implications of their choices on the environment and community. “

 

-Big Hart Farm

At Jubilee Goat Farm, we believe in the power of hands-on learning and the magic of nature. Our mission is to provide an outstanding learning environment that builds a community of confident learners through discovery, problem solving, creative thinking, wonder and play while educating and informing families about agriculture, sustainability, and the joys of farm life. Whether you’re looking for a fun summer program, or a year-round collective experience, we have something for every child to explore and enjoy.

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