Project Food, Land and People (FLP), a widely used program for elementary and secondary students to learn about agriculture, is now offering teachers the FLP Institute, a two- and four-day workshop.

“The FLP Institute provides teachers with a more intensive learning experience,” said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. “The institute will focus on FLP lessons, but give participants many more hands on activities, tours and free materials.”

The FLP Institute will be held June 7-10 at North Dakota State University. Two-day participants will earn one 600 level credit; four-day participants earn two 600 level credits.

Registration is $50 for 2 days and $85 for four days, plus $50 per credit. Housing is available through NDSU.

Also available are the annual FLP summer workshops. Three different workshops are being offered this year:

Classes this summer are as follows:

June 14-15 in Bismarck: Project FLP I – A traditional workshop, an introduction to across the curriculum lessons including a field trip
July 19-20 in Jamestown: Project FLP III – Food/Nutrition and Consumer Science Lessons
July 26-27 in Fargo: Project FLP II – Land & Water Curriculum with many hands-on activities

To register, go to www.ndfb.org/edusafe and click on the Food, Land & People drop down.

For more information, please contact Gail Bakko at gails@ndfb.org or 1-800-367-9668, extension 2219.