Experience Food Science: Field to Package

2 days investigating biology, chemistry, and middle school science through food, including a field trip and dinner with industry pros
About this Event

For Ohio science teachers: chemistry, biology, food science, and middle school, or anyone who wants to reach students through the direct connection to their food.

Join us for a biology and food science workshop in which you’ll engage in hands-on labs, compare foods across brands, and learn about the conditions under which food is processed and packaged for consumers.

In this workshop, participants will

• assess the Vitamin C content of various foods
• visit the Mid-Ohio Farm to see innovation in agriculture
• determine how microbes in soil impact nutrients in plants 
• test the chemical/physical properties (and taste!) of emulsifiers and frying oils 
• understand the importance of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting in food safety

At the conclusion of the the workshop, teachers will:

• Know that different oils have different properties and purposes 
• Understand the impact of hydroponics within food systems
• Be able to test for microbes and nutrients in various foods 

This two-day workshop will include a day and a half of labs and activities, an industry dinner and a field trip, in addition to free classroom materials to all teachers who attend. 1.6 hours of contact time will be awarded for this workshop. Grad credit is available for a fee of $185 through Ashland University.

For Ohio middle and high school teachers only.

Sponsored by CIFT (Center for Innovative Food Technology) and the Ohio Soybean Council.

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GrowNextGen connects students to real-world science and careers in modern agriculture through the generous support of the Ohio Soybean Council and Ohio soybean farmers.