Econ at the Camel Barn: Farm Edition
Join us at the Camel Barn: Economics at the Barn, where farm-focused economic lessons come to life through engaging, hands-on activities. Each year brings fresh content, new ideas, and practical classroom connections. Enjoy a light dinner, fun door prizes, and complimentary childcare for PreK–5th graders!
Workshop Details
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Apr 30, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm -
The Michael Barn at Mill Creek
8216 Port Republic Road
Port Republic, VA
Get Directions - Grade Level: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Kindergarten
- Potential Recertification Credits: 1
- Instructor: Lauren Shifflett, Associate Director
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Contact Person:
Lauren Shifflett, Associate Director
James Madison University
540.568.3248
shiffllh@jmu.edu - Fee: No charge
Join us at the Camel Barn for Economics at the Barn, an interactive workshop where farm-focused economic concepts come to life! Explore how the world of agriculture provides the perfect setting to teach decision-making, productive resources, trade, scarcity, and more—all through creative, ready-to-use classroom lessons.
Each year brings brand-new activities, fresh ideas, and practical classroom connections. From goods and services on the farm to the journey from field to consumer, you’ll walk away with engaging lessons that blend economics, agriculture, and hands-on learning your students will love.
Enjoy a light dinner, fun door prizes, and complimentary childcare for children in PreK–5th grade as you unwind, learn, and gather exciting new strategies to bring back to your classroom.
Come discover how the barnyard can become your next great economics lesson!
Register For Workshop
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