This work is supported by the Higher Education Challenge, grant no. 2023-70003-38776, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National
Institute of Food and Agriculture: Project Title: Globally Aware and Culturally Fluent Future Educators in Food Security Education: Changing the World Together, Project Director: Daniel D. Foster

GOALs is…

…a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Penn State, UIdaho, and 1890s institution students to cultivate their capacity in food security education with REAL experiences!

Cohort 5 applications open NOW!

Deadline Alert: Submit Your Application by April 1st

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The Global Orientation to Agriculture Learning program (GOALs) is a unique professional development opportunity for pre-service agriculture educators to receive global teaching experience.

As a GOALs cohort member, you will be able to network with the nation’s biggest names in agriculture and food security, as well as develop professional teaching skills through a global-focus.

GOALs is a USDA NIFA HEC funded project of the Global Teach Ag Network (GTAN) and hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation involving the University of Idaho, Penn State, and 1890s Institutions.

Acknowledgment: Cohorts 3-5 funded by USDA NIFA HEC; Cohorts 1-2 funded by USDA NIFA SPECA

This program includes…

Virtual Semester Long Class in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 (3-Credits Each)
Fall Immersion experience to the World Food Prize Foundation – Borlaug Dialogues in Des Moines, Iowa (October 20-25, 2025)
Spring teaching immersion experience (March 2026)
Vrtual Global Teach Ag Network Community (GTAN).
Belize Summer Immersion Experience (week-long).

Participant Commitments

Deadline Alert: Submit Your Application by April 1st

Cohort 5 Applications OPEN NOW!

APPLY HERE!

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2025-2026 Cohort Applicant Timeline

March 1st – Applications Open
April 1st – Applications Close
June 1st – Successful Applicants Notified
Week of October 20th – 25th: Fall Immersion – World Food Prize Foundation Borlaug Dialogues in Des Moines, Iowa
February 2026 – GTAN Community Catalyzing Week
Spring 2026 – Complete one week spring teaching immersion
Summer 2026 – Optional Immersion Experience to Belize

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