PMS Science Teachers Visit MSU for ACRE 2.0 Training

(10/5): PMS AG and Science teachers, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Brumley, and Mrs. Whitworth joined other Ag and Science teachers (including a few more from our district) at MSU in Starkville for the ACRE 2.0 Poultry Science, Food Science, Social Emotional and Literacy training. This week long training that included dissecting eggs, visiting the chicken houses and the poultry processing plant, performing lab experiments, and learning literacy strategies to bring this information to the classroom. The experience was amazing! Follow up days were scheduled for the Fall 2023, and Spring 2024. During the Fall Follow-up, trainees experienced the art of Food Science - Meat Chemistry - Farm to Fork. Through learning the anatomy of cattle and goats, the trainees gained a better understanding of why meat is cooked in specific ways. To enhance this learning experience, trainees were grouped and given 25 pounds of pork to cut and grind into sausage. They seasoned with several different ingredients, designed a company name and logo, created a label including the ingredients, and presented to the other groups. The training was packed full of useful and engaging activities to bring back to PMS!