BarnTalk Sessions

Real conversations with innovators, farmers, scientists, and leaders shaping the future of agriculture, STEAM, and rural communities.

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Social-Emotional Learning Framework for STEAMBarn Academies

🌟 Concept Overview

Barn Talk Sessions are structured, trauma-informed Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) gatherings held in a circular, community-centered format — modeled after agricultural “barn meetings” where real issues are discussed with honesty, accountability, and care.

They integrate:

  • CASEL-aligned SEL competencies

  • Agricultural metaphors (planting, cultivating, harvesting growth)

  • Restorative practices

  • Leadership development

  • Emotional literacy training

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