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Help youth explore career paths with USDA
### Dear Program Leader, Afterschool and extracurricular programs offer a great opportunity to encourage young people to start thinking about the future. With the FREE Leave Hungry Pests Behind service learning curriculum from USDA, you can introduce youth to new career paths and the exciting work of fighting back against invasive pests. ### Leave Hungry Pests Behind includes:
Workshops that introduce students to the invasive insects and plants that threaten our ecosystems Action projects that allow for hands-on application of new knowledge
Standards-aligned career exploration informational text articles for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 Guidance for preparing for a future in science, research, or technology
Plus, additional free Educator Tools include lesson plans, videos, and activities for youth interested in learning about agricultural science. It’s never too early to start thinking about the future. Help the youth in your program get started by learning about Hungry Pests!
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