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Come with us as we spark interest in agriculture and farming through teaching. As the next generation continues to be further removed from the farm, the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. Foundation stays true to its mission of increasing agricultural literacy throughout K-12 students and educators.
Dive into the interesting articles and impact stories, you'll find exciting videos and amazing stories to help understand Agricultural Literacy better. Each content piece is carefully picked to give you a peek into the world of farming and the agriculture industry. We hope you'll not just read, but also interact with these resources. Ask questions, start talks, advocate and learn more. Always remember, every video you watch, every story you read, helps you appreciate and understand the key role agriculture plays in our day-to-day lives.
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Join us in fostering the growth of agricultural literacy and together, let's harvest a future abundant in agricultural literacy!
Celebrating a Year of Impact at the 2025 MAITC Annual Meeting
Fiscal Year 2025 has been a year of curiosity sparked, connections made, and minds opened. Minnesota Agriculture…
Investor Spotlight: Northarvest Bean Growers Association
At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation, we are proud to highlight the supporters who help…
Ponwith Family Named 2025 Le Sueur County Farm Family
The Ponwith family of Cleveland, Minnesota, has been named the 2025 Le Sueur County Farm Family of…
Haley Ekstrom Recognized as Finalist for 2025 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year
Each summer, thousands gather at the historic Gilfillan Estate in Morgan, Minnesota, for Farmfest, the state’s premier…
Investor Spotlight: Minnesota Wheat Research & Promotion Council
At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation, we are proud to highlight the supporters who make…
Cultivating Connections to Advance Minnesota Agricultural Literacy
Minnesota agricultural literacy took center stage as 567 registered attendees and 95 volunteers, including educators, supporters, and…
Reflecting on the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Minnesota
A Week of Learning, Connecting, and Celebrating Agriculture This June, Minnesota proudly hosted the 2025 National Agriculture…
“Lakes, Land, and Legends”: Minnesota Welcomes the 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
This June, Minnesota proudly hosts the 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom (NAITC) Conference, themed “Lakes, Land,…
Success Story of Tesmer Farm Safety Day
Tesmer Farm Safety Day has become a powerful example of what community-driven education can achieve. Held May…
Success Story: Farm Camp Minnesota Delivers Diverse Ag Experiences
Your support continues to make a meaningful impact through Farm Camp Minnesota, a cornerstone program of Minnesota…
Investor Spotlight: Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC), we recognize the vital role our investors play in helping…
Transportation Grants Unlock Ag Learning
Teachers voiced their concerns, and Farm Camp Minnesota’s investors stepped up. Many schools across Minnesota face transportation…
In the News
Businesses and organizations have linked arms with us to help grow the message of Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom. Here are some articles from media outlets and our industry partners sharing our story.
Harley Elementary welcomes Ag in the Classroom
WASCEA—With spring planting season just around the corner, local farmers stopped by Waseca’s Hartley Elementary School to share with a student body increasingly unfamiliar with the ways of the farm a bit [...]
Grants Bring Agricultural Literacy to Classrooms
MOUNTAIN IRON—A local teacher was one of a dozen educators from across the state awarded a 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grant from the Minnesota Agricultural in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation. [...]
Minnesota's Ag in the Classroom Foundation offers the ultimate agriculture learning experience
FARM HORIZONS — The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) program has thrived for more than thirty years because of the teamwork between public and private groups. [...]
Minnesota Ag in the Classroom offering summer teacher experiences
ST. PAUL — Minnesota educators looking for summer professional development opportunities are encouraged to register for Minnesota Ag in the Classroom’s Summer Teacher Tours. The tours, taking place this June and July, will [...]
AgMag – Bringing Agriculture into Your Classroom and Home
PRESTON and CALEDONIA, Minn. — Are you an elementary school teacher, a homeschooling parent, or guardian of a K-6 child? Want to help students learn about where their food comes from in a fun and easy way? [...]
East Grand Forks students engage in ag in their hometown
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — East Grand Forks Senior High freshmen students didn’t have to leave their backyard to explore the myriad career opportunities in agriculture. [...]
MN Ag in the Classroom teaches story of farming
MANKATO, Minn. – What does a cheeseburger, a pizza, jeans, wool socks and toilet paper have in common? Their raw products were grown on a farm. [...]
Elementary teachers awarded grant to support classroom ag literacy
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Tiffany Kortbein, a teacher at Greenvale Park Elementary School, and Rich Guggisberg, a third-grade teacher at Spring Creek Elementary, are among the 13 Minnesota educators whose projects received funding from the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, MAITC.[...]
Join us in harnessing agricultural knowledge for a brighter tomorrow.
Together, let's cultivate an agriculturally literate society and empower future generations with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives.
